Security secondary glazing in Taunton

How much does security secondary glazing cost in Taunton?

Our guide range for security secondary glazing in Taunton is £594 to £1,794 including VAT (£495 to £1,495 plus VAT) per window, including fitting. The survey is free for new installations and your fixed price follows in writing.

Security secondary glazing is a separate slim window fitted on the room side of an existing window, glazed with laminated glass so it forms a second barrier. It leaves the original window untouched outside, which makes it a common choice for listed buildings, conservation areas and period sash windows.

Specification at a glance

Fixed within the reveal, leaving the original window untouched
Locks and catches that open from inside without a key
Low-E glass for better insulation
Colour-matched frames to suit the room
Vertical sliding, horizontal sliding, hinged and lift-out styles
Noise and draught reduction

Fitting in Taunton and nearby

We arrange surveys and fitting across Taunton and the TA1 postcode district, and in nearby Bridgwater (9 miles), Burnham-on-Sea (16 miles) and Tiverton.

Somerset's glazing runs from the Georgian sashes of Bath, a World Heritage city, to the town-centre shops of Taunton and Yeovil and the seafront at Weston-super-Mare.

Typical places for security secondary glazing:

Homes on busy roads wanting noise reduction
Ground-floor flats in converted townhouses
Offices in historic buildings
Listed homes and buildings in conservation areas

Things to decide before you order

How it opens

Match the opening style to the original window so both can be opened, cleaned and used for ventilation.

Listed building consent

Internal secondary glazing is usually seen as reversible, but consent can still be needed. Check with the conservation officer first.

Rules that apply in England

England

Windows needed for escape

Approved Document B expects many habitable rooms in houses, particularly upstairs, to have an escape window with a clear opening of at least 0.33 m², at least 450 mm high and 450 mm wide, with the bottom of the opening no more than 1,100 mm above the floor. Changing the glass does not alter that, but locks, secondary glazing and film must not stop the window opening. Laminated glass is hard to break through, so escape always relies on the window opening.

Replacing glass in an existing frame

Replacing only the glass or sealed unit in an existing frame is generally treated as a repair in England rather than notifiable building work. Replacing a whole window or door is notifiable and is normally certified through a competent person scheme or approved by building control. Either way, new glass in a critical location should still be safety glass.

How it works

Postcode and a few photos
On-site survey
Fixed written price and lead time
Fit, check and explain

Security secondary glazing in Taunton: questions

Do you cover Bridgwater as well as Taunton?

Yes. As well as Taunton, we can arrange surveys in nearby Bridgwater, Burnham-on-Sea and Tiverton. Dates depend on installer availability.

Does secondary glazing reduce noise?

Yes, often noticeably, because of the air gap between the two panes. Laminated glass helps further.

Do I need permission for secondary glazing in a listed building?

It depends on the building and the council. Internal secondary glazing usually has less impact than replacement windows, but listed building consent may still be needed. Ask the conservation officer before ordering.

Can I still open my sash windows?

Yes. Secondary glazing slides, hinges or lifts out so the original window can be opened and cleaned.

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Other glazing in Taunton

Start with a guide price online, then we survey and fix the price in writing.