How much should I budget for security secondary glazing in Solihull?
Expect £594 to £1,794 including VAT (£495 to £1,495 plus VAT) per window for security secondary glazing in Solihull. The written quote names the glass makeup, the price and the lead time before you commit.
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 you can specify
- Fixed within the reveal, leaving the original window untouched
- Locks and catches that open from inside without a key
- Noise and draught reduction
- Low-E glass for better insulation
- Laminated glass in slim aluminium frames
- Vertical sliding, horizontal sliding, hinged and lift-out styles
Fitting in Solihull and nearby
We arrange surveys and fitting in Solihull and across the B91 postcode district, as well as in nearby Shirley (2 miles) and Birmingham (7 miles). Dates depend on installer availability.
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.
Common uses:
- Offices in historic buildings
- Listed homes and buildings in conservation areas
- Ground-floor flats in converted townhouses
- Homes on busy roads wanting noise reduction
What to think about first
How it opens
Match the opening style to the original window so both can be opened, cleaned and used for ventilation.
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
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
- Send sizes or use the quote tool
- Free survey at your Solihull address
- Fixed price in writing
- Glass made, then fitted
Security secondary glazing in Solihull: questions
Do you cover Shirley as well as Solihull?
Yes. As well as Solihull, we can arrange surveys in nearby Shirley, Birmingham and Kenilworth. Dates depend on installer availability.
Can I still open my sash windows?
Yes. Secondary glazing slides, hinges or lifts out so the original window can be opened and cleaned.
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.
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.
Security secondary glazing in nearby towns
- Shirley2 miles
- Birmingham7 miles
- Kenilworth9 miles
- Smethwick10 miles
- Redditch10 miles
- Sutton Coldfield11 miles
Other glazing in Solihull
- Display case security glass
- Anti-bandit glass
- Counter and reception security screens
- Commercial reglazing
- Toughened safety glass
- Security glass for home windows
Ready for a price? Use the form or call 0800 088 6248.