How much should I budget for security window film in Newcastle upon Tyne?
Typical prices for security window film in Newcastle upon Tyne are £54 to £132 including VAT (£45 to £110 plus VAT) per m², supplied and fitted. Use the quote tool for a guide figure, then we survey and confirm a fixed price.
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
- Edge-retention anchoring into the frame for blast mitigation
- 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
- Removable later without harming the glass
- Clear safety films from about 100 microns
Fitting in Newcastle upon Tyne and nearby
We can arrange security window film across Newcastle upon Tyne, the main centre for Tyne and Wear, and in nearby towns including Gateshead, Felling and Wallsend.
Tyne and Wear covers Newcastle's Grainger Town stone streets and quayside offices, the town centres of Sunderland and Gateshead, and large inter-war and post-war housing estates.
Common uses:
- School and office glazing in low-level positions
- Offices wanting flying-glass protection
- Large areas of glazing on a tight budget
- Existing shop windows that are not due for replacement
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.
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
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
- Guide price online or by phone
- Survey in Newcastle upon Tyne
- Accept the fixed quote
- Fitted by glaziers working under our contract
Security window film in Newcastle upon Tyne: questions
Which areas near Newcastle upon Tyne do you cover?
We can arrange work in Newcastle upon Tyne and in nearby Gateshead (1 mile), Felling (2 miles) and Wallsend (3 miles). 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.
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 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 Newcastle upon Tyne
- Laminated glass retrofit
- Laminated security glass
- Counter and reception security screens
- Shopfront security glass
- Security glass for doors
- Misted unit replacement with laminated glass
Tell us about the glazing and we will come back with a guide price.