How much should I budget for security window film in Pimlico?
As a guide, allow £54 to £132 including VAT (£45 to £110 plus VAT) per m² for security window film in Pimlico, supplied and fitted. Size, glass makeup, access and frame condition move the price, which is confirmed in writing after the free survey.
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.
Choices you can make
- Clear safety films from about 100 microns
- Security films of 200 microns and thicker
- Edge-retention anchoring into the frame for blast mitigation
- Fitted on site without removing the glass
- Removable later without harming the glass
- Frosted and privacy versions for meeting rooms and bathrooms
Fitting in Pimlico and nearby
We can arrange security window film anywhere in Pimlico, and in nearby Battersea, Chelsea and Central London. Tell us your postcode and we will offer dates.
Greater London has every kind of glazing, from Georgian sashes and Victorian bays in conservation areas to high-street shopfronts, office curtain walling and new-build flats.
Common uses:
- School and office glazing in low-level positions
- Existing shop windows that are not due for replacement
- Offices wanting flying-glass protection
- Listed buildings where original glass must stay
What to think about first
Daylight application or anchored
A film applied to the visible glass is quickest. Anchoring it to the frame holds the whole pane in place and is the choice for blast mitigation.
Safety or security film
Thinner films improve how glass breaks; thicker films add resistance to attack. We match the film to what you want it to do.
Consents and safety: 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
- Send sizes or use the quote tool
- Free survey at your Pimlico address
- Fixed price in writing
- Glass made, then fitted
Security window film in Pimlico: questions
Which areas near Pimlico do you cover?
We can arrange work in Pimlico and in nearby Battersea (1 mile), Chelsea (1 mile) and Central London (1 mile). Dates depend on installer availability.
Does security film make glass as strong as laminated glass?
Not usually. Film greatly improves how glass breaks and slows an attack, but it only matches a laminated glass class where that film and glass combination has been tested together.
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.
Can I still see through security film?
Yes. Security films are optically clear. Frosted and tinted versions are available where privacy or glare control is wanted.
Security window film in nearby towns
Other glazing in Pimlico
- Misted unit replacement with laminated glass
- Security glazed doors and screens
- Display case security glass
- Security glass for home windows
- Safety glazing for schools and public buildings
- Anti-bandit glass
Ready for a price? Use the form or call 0800 088 6248.