Security secondary glazing in Kenilworth

How much should I budget for security secondary glazing in Kenilworth?

Guide prices for security secondary glazing in Kenilworth 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.

Specification at a glance

Colour-matched frames to suit the room
Low-E glass for better insulation
Fixed within the reveal, leaving the original window untouched
Suits sash, casement and arched openings
Locks and catches that open from inside without a key
Laminated glass in slim aluminium frames

Fitting in Kenilworth and nearby

Whether you are in central Kenilworth or at the edge of the CV8 district, we can arrange a survey. Nearby Warwick and Coventry are covered too.

Warwickshire has the listed timber-framed centres of Warwick and Stratford-upon-Avon, Regency terraces in Leamington Spa, and Nuneaton, Rugby and business parks near the M40 and M6.

Common uses:

Ground-floor flats in converted townhouses
Period sash windows with original glass
Homes on busy roads wanting noise reduction
Offices in historic buildings

What to think about first

Listed building consent

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

Frame colour and sightlines

Slim frames that line up with the existing meeting rails make the secondary glazing almost invisible from outside.

Consents and safety: England

England

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.

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.

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 Kenilworth: questions

Do you cover Warwick as well as Kenilworth?

Yes. As well as Kenilworth, we can arrange surveys in nearby Warwick, Coventry and Leamington Spa. Dates depend on installer availability.

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.

Will secondary glazing cause condensation?

A well-fitted unit usually reduces condensation on the inner pane. Some ventilation of the gap may be needed, which we discuss at the survey.

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Other glazing in Kenilworth

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