How much does security window film cost in Leicester?
Expect £54 to £132 including VAT (£45 to £110 plus VAT) per m² for security window film in Leicester. The written quote names the glass makeup, the price and the lead time before you commit.
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
- Security films of 200 microns and thicker
- Removable later without harming the glass
- Thermal-stress check on sealed units and coated glass
- Blocks most UV light to slow fading
- Clear safety films from about 100 microns
- Frosted and privacy versions for meeting rooms and bathrooms
Fitting in Leicester and nearby
Surveys in Leicester (LE1) are booked around installer availability, as they are in nearby Oadby (3 miles) and Wigston (4 miles).
Leicestershire combines Leicester's city-centre and suburban shopping streets and Victorian terraces with market towns such as Loughborough, Hinckley and Market Harborough.
Typical places for security window film:
- Listed buildings where original glass must stay
- Existing shop windows that are not due for replacement
- Offices wanting flying-glass protection
- School and office glazing in low-level positions
Things to decide before you order
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.
Rules that apply in England
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.
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 Leicester: questions
Can you survey in Leicester and nearby towns?
Yes. Surveys in Leicester, Oadby and Wigston are booked around installer availability.
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.
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.
Security window film in nearby towns
- Oadby3 miles
- Wigston4 miles
- Loughborough9 miles
- Coalville12 miles
- Hinckley12 miles
- Melton Mowbray14 miles
Other glazing in Leicester
- Commercial reglazing
- Security double-glazed units
- Security secondary glazing
- Laminated security glass
- Misted unit replacement with laminated glass
- Patio and bifold door security glass
Start with a guide price online, then we survey and fix the price in writing.