Security window film in Exeter

What should security window film cost in Exeter?

Guide prices for security window film in Exeter are £54 to £132 including VAT (£45 to £110 plus VAT) per m² for supply and fitting. We confirm a fixed price in writing after a free survey, before any glass is ordered.

Security window film is a clear, tough polyester film bonded to the inside face of existing glass with a strong adhesive. When the glass breaks, the film holds the fragments together, which reduces injury from flying glass and slows down anyone trying to get through, without replacing the glass itself.

Glass and fitting options

Fitted on site without removing the glass
Clear safety films from about 100 microns
Security films of 200 microns and thicker
Frosted and privacy versions for meeting rooms and bathrooms
Thermal-stress check on sealed units and coated glass
Edge-retention anchoring into the frame for blast mitigation

Fitting in Exeter and nearby

From the EX1 district we also cover Exmouth (9 miles) and Tiverton (12 miles). Survey dates depend on installer availability.

Devon spans Exeter's Georgian and post-war centre, Plymouth's rebuilt 1950s shopping streets and waterfront offices, and seaside towns where sea air is hard on window frames and seals.

Good candidates for security window film:

Offices wanting flying-glass protection
Existing shop windows that are not due for replacement
Large areas of glazing on a tight budget
Listed buildings where original glass must stay

Before the glass is ordered

Film or new glass

Where frames are being replaced or very high resistance is needed, laminated glass usually gives better value over its life than film.

Is the glass suitable

Some double-glazed units and coated or tinted glass can suffer heat stress with certain films. We check the glass and the unit maker's guidance first.

Glazing rules in England

England

Listed buildings and conservation areas

In England, listed building consent from the council may be needed to replace historic glass such as crown or cylinder glass, or to alter glazing bars, sashes and frames. Historic England publishes guidance on traditional windows. Secondary glazing and window film are often easier to agree because they can be removed later, but the council's conservation officer makes the decision.

Safety glass in critical locations

In England, section 5 of Approved Document K treats glazing in doors and in side panels within 300 mm of a door edge, from floor level up to 1,500 mm, and any other glazing below 800 mm, as a critical location. Glass there should break safely, be robust, or be guarded. Laminated or toughened glass meeting BS EN 12600 class 3 is the usual answer, rising to class 2 for door and side-panel panes wider than 900 mm.

How it works

Postcode and a few photos
On-site survey
Fixed written price and lead time
Fit, check and explain

Security window film in Exeter: questions

Can you survey in Exeter and nearby towns?

Yes. Surveys in Exeter, Exmouth and Tiverton are booked around installer availability.

Can film go on double glazing?

Often, but not always. Some units and coated glass can crack from heat build-up with certain films, so we check the glass type and the unit maker's guidance before fitting.

How long does window film last?

Fitted on the inside, quality films typically last many years. Life depends on sun exposure and cleaning, and we give the manufacturer's expected life with the quote.

Can film be used on listed buildings?

Film is fitted inside and can be removed, so it is often an acceptable way to protect historic glass. Check with the council's conservation officer for listed buildings.

Security window film in nearby towns

Other glazing in Exeter

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

Free quote in Exeter