How much does security secondary glazing cost in Tyne and Wear?
Guide prices for security secondary glazing in Tyne and Wear are £594 to £1,794 including VAT (£495 to £1,495 plus VAT) per window for supply and fitting. We confirm a fixed price in writing after a free survey, before any glass is ordered.
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.
What goes into security secondary glazing
- Suits sash, casement and arched openings
- Colour-matched frames to suit the room
- Low-E glass for better insulation
- Noise and draught reduction
- Vertical sliding, horizontal sliding, hinged and lift-out styles
- Fixed within the reveal, leaving the original window untouched
Covering Tyne and Wear
We can arrange surveys and fitting anywhere in Tyne and Wear, including Newcastle upon Tyne and Sunderland. Dates depend on installer availability. Choose your town below for local details.
Tyne and Wear covers Newcastle's Grainger Town stone streets and quayside offices, the town centres of Sunderland and Gateshead, and large inter-war and post-war housing estates.
Typical places for security secondary glazing:
- Period sash windows with original glass
- Offices in historic buildings
- Homes on busy roads wanting noise reduction
- Listed homes and buildings in conservation areas
Towns in Tyne and Wear
- FellingNE10
- GatesheadNE8
- HebburnNE31
- Houghton-le-SpringDH4
- JarrowNE32
- Newcastle upon TyneNE1
- North ShieldsNE29
- South ShieldsNE33
- SunderlandSR1
- TynemouthNE30
- WallsendNE28
- WashingtonNE37
- Whitley BayNE26
Things to decide before you order
Frame colour and sightlines
Slim frames that line up with the existing meeting rails make the secondary glazing almost invisible from outside.
Escape and ventilation
On windows used for escape, the secondary glazing must open quickly from inside without a key or tool.
Rules that apply in 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.
Planning permission
Changing the glass in an existing window or shopfront does not usually need planning permission, because the building looks much the same afterwards. A new or altered shopfront, or security features added to the outside of a building, may need planning permission from the council. Bollards or barriers on the pavement need the highway authority's consent, which is normally the council.
How it works
- Send sizes or use the quote tool
- Free survey at your Tyne and Wear address
- Fixed price in writing
- Glass made, then fitted
Security secondary glazing in Tyne and Wear: questions
Which towns in Tyne and Wear do you cover?
We can arrange work anywhere in Tyne and Wear, including Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland, South Shields, Gateshead and Washington, and in other towns across the area.
Does secondary glazing reduce noise?
Yes, often noticeably, because of the air gap between the two panes. Laminated glass helps further.
Is secondary glazing safe for escape windows?
It can be, as long as it opens quickly from inside without a key. We design catches and handles for that.
Can I still open my sash windows?
Yes. Secondary glazing slides, hinges or lifts out so the original window can be opened and cleaned.
Other glazing in Tyne and Wear
- Safety glazing for schools and public buildings
- Patio and bifold door security glass
- Blast-resistant glazing
- Kiosk and booth security glazing
- Security glass for home windows
- Broken glass replacement
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