How much does security secondary glazing cost in Coventry?
Typical prices for security secondary glazing in Coventry are £594 to £1,794 including VAT (£495 to £1,495 plus VAT) per window, supplied and fitted. Use the quote tool for a guide figure, then we survey and confirm a fixed price.
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.
Options for security secondary glazing in Coventry
- Vertical sliding, horizontal sliding, hinged and lift-out styles
- Low-E glass for better insulation
- Laminated glass in slim aluminium frames
- Locks and catches that open from inside without a key
- Suits sash, casement and arched openings
- Fixed within the reveal, leaving the original window untouched
Fitting in Coventry and nearby
Coventry is about 17 miles from Birmingham, the main centre for West Midlands. We can survey and fit across the CV1 district and in nearby places such as Kenilworth and Bedworth.
The West Midlands spans Birmingham's city-centre offices and shopping streets, Coventry's post-war precincts, Black Country terraces and long suburban high streets in Wolverhampton and Dudley.
Typical places for security secondary glazing:
- Offices in historic buildings
- Listed homes and buildings in conservation areas
- Ground-floor flats in converted townhouses
- Period sash windows with original glass
Things to decide before you order
Escape and ventilation
On windows used for escape, the secondary glazing must open quickly from inside without a key or tool.
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
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.
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 Coventry: questions
Which areas near Coventry do you cover?
We can arrange work in Coventry and in nearby Kenilworth (5 miles), Bedworth (5 miles) and Nuneaton (8 miles). Dates depend on installer availability.
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.
Does secondary glazing reduce noise?
Yes, often noticeably, because of the air gap between the two panes. Laminated glass helps further.
Can I still open my sash windows?
Yes. Secondary glazing slides, hinges or lifts out so the original window can be opened and cleaned.
Security secondary glazing in nearby towns
Other glazing in Coventry
- Laminated security glass
- Security glazed doors and screens
- Security window film
- Security glass for doors
- Anti-ram-raid glazing
- Counter and reception security screens
Start with a guide price online, then we survey and fix the price in writing.