How much should I budget for security window film in Shepherds Bush?
Guide prices for security window film in Shepherds Bush 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.
What you can specify
- Edge-retention anchoring into the frame for blast mitigation
- Fitted on site without removing the glass
- Security films of 200 microns and thicker
- Removable later without harming the glass
- Frosted and privacy versions for meeting rooms and bathrooms
- Clear safety films from about 100 microns
Fitting in Shepherds Bush and nearby
We arrange surveys and fitting in Shepherds Bush and across the W12 postcode district, as well as in nearby Notting Hill (1 mile) and Chiswick (2 miles). Dates depend on installer availability.
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:
- Listed buildings where original glass must stay
- Existing shop windows that are not due for replacement
- Offices wanting flying-glass protection
- Large areas of glazing on a tight budget
What to think about first
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.
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.
Consents and safety: 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.
Glazing in workplaces
Regulation 14 of the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 requires windows and transparent surfaces in walls, partitions, doors and gates to be of safety material or protected against breakage where health or safety makes that necessary, and to be marked so people notice them. The employer or the person in control of the premises decides what is needed through their risk assessment.
How it works
- Guide price online or by phone
- Survey in Shepherds Bush
- Accept the fixed quote
- Fitted by glaziers working under our contract
Security window film in Shepherds Bush: questions
Do you cover Notting Hill as well as Shepherds Bush?
Yes. As well as Shepherds Bush, we can arrange surveys in nearby Notting Hill, Chiswick and Fulham. Dates depend on 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.
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.
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.
Security window film in nearby towns
Other glazing in Shepherds Bush
- Toughened safety glass
- Security double-glazed units
- Laminated glass retrofit
- Bullet-resistant glass
- Laminated roof and conservatory glass
- Safety glazing for schools and public buildings
Tell us about the glazing and we will come back with a guide price.