Security window film in Whitby: what will it cost?
Budget £54 to £132 including VAT (£45 to £110 plus VAT) per m² for security window film in Whitby, supplied and fitted. Larger panes, thicker makeups and difficult access cost more; the price is fixed in writing after the 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.
What goes into security window film
- Edge-retention anchoring into the frame for blast mitigation
- Blocks most UV light to slow fading
- Fitted on site without removing the glass
- Thermal-stress check on sealed units and coated glass
- Clear safety films from about 100 microns
- Removable later without harming the glass
Fitting in Whitby and nearby
We arrange surveys and fitting in Whitby and across the YO21 postcode district. Tell us your postcode and we will offer dates.
North Yorkshire includes York's walled city and listed streets, Harrogate's Victorian stone terraces, Middlesbrough's town centre and coastal Scarborough and Whitby.
Typical settings for security window film:
- Large areas of glazing on a tight budget
- School and office glazing in low-level positions
- Offices wanting flying-glass protection
- Listed buildings where original glass must stay
Getting the right glass for your building
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.
What the rules say in England
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.
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
- Send sizes or use the quote tool
- Free survey at your Whitby address
- Fixed price in writing
- Glass made, then fitted
Security window film in Whitby: questions
Do you cover Scarborough as well as Whitby?
Yes. As well as Whitby, we can arrange work in nearby Scarborough. Dates depend on installer availability.
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.
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
Other glazing in Whitby
- Toughened safety glass
- Security glass for home windows
- Security double-glazed units
- Shopfront security glass
- Laminated glass retrofit
- Anti-bandit glass
Ready for a price? Use the form or call 0800 088 6248.