How much should I budget for security secondary glazing in Wiltshire?
As a guide, allow £594 to £1,794 including VAT (£495 to £1,495 plus VAT) per window for security secondary glazing in Wiltshire, supplied and fitted. Size, glass makeup, access and frame condition move the price, which is confirmed in writing after the free survey.
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 Wiltshire
- Colour-matched frames to suit the room
- Noise and draught reduction
- Laminated glass in slim aluminium frames
- Vertical sliding, horizontal sliding, hinged and lift-out styles
- Locks and catches that open from inside without a key
- Low-E glass for better insulation
Covering Wiltshire
We can arrange surveys and fitting anywhere in Wiltshire, including Swindon and Salisbury. Dates depend on installer availability. Choose your town below for local details.
Wiltshire combines Salisbury's medieval and Georgian centre, Swindon's modern town centre, offices and estates, and stone market towns such as Marlborough, Devizes and Bradford-on-Avon.
Common uses:
- Ground-floor flats in converted townhouses
- Period sash windows with original glass
- Homes on busy roads wanting noise reduction
- Listed homes and buildings in conservation areas
Towns in Wiltshire
What to think about first
Escape and ventilation
On windows used for escape, the secondary glazing must open quickly from inside without a key or tool.
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.
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
- Tell us about the glazing
- Survey, measuring and frame check
- Written quote naming the glass
- Fitting and handover
Security secondary glazing in Wiltshire: questions
Which towns in Wiltshire do you cover?
We can arrange work anywhere in Wiltshire, including Swindon, Salisbury, Trowbridge, Chippenham and Calne, and in other towns across the area.
Can I still open my sash windows?
Yes. Secondary glazing slides, hinges or lifts out so the original window can be opened and cleaned.
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.
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.
Other glazing in Wiltshire
- Security glazed doors and screens
- Counter and reception security screens
- Safety glazing for schools and public buildings
- Security window film
- Security double-glazed units
- Broken glass replacement
Get a guide price now and book your free survey in Wiltshire.