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Shopfront security glass

Large laminated and anti-bandit panes for shop windows and entrances, fitted so the shop stays on show but is slow to break into.

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What is shopfront security glass?

Shopfront security glass is laminated glass sized for shop windows, entrance doors and side screens, chosen to a BS EN 356 class that suits the stock and the risk. It keeps the display fully visible while making smash-and-grab attempts slow, noisy and much less likely to succeed.

Many shopfronts were glazed with toughened glass, which is strong but collapses completely once broken, leaving the window open in seconds. Laminated glass cracks and holds. For most shops a P2A to P4A laminate in the main windows and door is a big improvement; higher-risk trades such as jewellers, phone shops and pharmacies often move up to the anti-bandit classes P6B to P8B.

Shop panes are large and heavy, so the work is planned around access and trading hours: lifting equipment, enough installers, pavement protection and sometimes an early-morning or after-closing slot where an installer is available. We also check the framing, because a strong pane is only as good as the beads and fixings that hold it. Replacing glass in an existing shopfront does not normally need planning permission, but changing the shopfront itself usually does.

How much does shopfront security glass cost?

Our guide range is £595 to £2,995 plus VAT (£714 to £3,594 inc VAT) per pane, supplied and fitted. The exact figure depends on size, glass makeup, frame condition and access, and your fixed price is confirmed in writing after the free survey. See all glass prices.

Specification and options

  • Laminated panes from P2A to P5A
  • Anti-bandit P6B to P8B for high-value stock
  • Large single panes and glazed entrance doors
  • Low-iron glass to keep displays true
  • Internal beads and anti-tamper fixings
  • Framing checks and upgrades where frames are light
  • Work planned outside trading hours where possible
  • Manufacturer's test evidence supplied with your quote

Where shopfront security glass is used

  • High-street shops and boutiques
  • Convenience stores and off-licences
  • Phone, electronics and vape shops
  • Pharmacies and opticians
  • Cafés, restaurants and takeaways

What to decide before you order

Which class

Most shops do well with P2A to P4A. Jewellers and other high-value trades usually need P6B or above, often because their insurer says so.

Glass or frame first

If the frame is shallow or light, upgrading the glass alone moves the weak point to the frame. We price both so you can decide.

Clarity

Thick laminated glass can look green. Low-iron glass keeps colours in the window true.

Trading hours

Large panes take time to swap. We plan the work to keep the shop open and secure, with boarding if a pane cannot be replaced the same visit.

Rules across the UK

Safety glazing, building regulations, planning and listed building rules differ between England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. These are the points most relevant to shopfront security glass; local pages show the version for your nation.

England (similar principles apply in Wales, Scotland and NI)

Planning permission

Changing the glass in an existing window or shopfront does not usually need planning permission, because the building looks much the same afterwards. A new or altered shopfront, or security features added to the outside of a building, may need planning permission from the council. Bollards or barriers on the pavement need the highway authority's consent, which is normally the council.

Insurer requirements

Insurers set their own conditions for shops, offices, stock and cash, and some name a glazing class such as BS EN 356 P6B in the policy wording. Ask for that wording in writing before you order. The insurer decides whether the glass meets their policy; we provide the glass manufacturer's test evidence with the quote.

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

Tell us what needs securing

Use the guide price tool or form, or call. Pane sizes and a few photos help us give a guide figure straight away.

Free survey

A surveyor measures each pane, checks the existing glass, frame and beads, and talks through the rating that suits the risk.

Fixed price in writing

You get a written quote listing each pane, the glass type and class, the price and the lead time. Nothing is ordered until you accept.

Made to measure and fitted

Glass is made to order and fitted by glaziers working under our contract with you, then cleaned, checked and explained.

Shopfront security glass: questions

How much does shopfront security glass cost?

Most shopfront panes cost from £595 to £2,995 plus VAT (£714 to £3,594 inc VAT) each supplied and fitted, depending on size, class and access. The top of the range covers large anti-bandit panes; panes over about 4 m², and P8B or bullet-resistant shopfront panes, are priced at survey. Your fixed price follows a free survey.

Is my shop window toughened or laminated?

Look for the safety mark in a corner of the pane, or ask us to check at the survey. Many older shopfronts are toughened, which breaks completely and leaves the window open.

Do I need planning permission to change shop glass?

Replacing glass in an existing shopfront does not normally need planning permission. Changing the shopfront design, adding external shutters or altering a listed building usually does.

Can you fit the glass without closing the shop?

Usually. We plan early or after-closing slots where an installer is available, and keep the opening secure during the work.

Will security glass stop a ram raid?

No glass will stop a vehicle. Laminated glass and strong frames delay entry after impact. Stopping vehicles needs bollards or barriers, which we cover under anti-ram-raid glazing.

Can my insurer specify the glass?

Yes. Some insurers name a class for certain stock. Send us the wording and we will quote to it; the insurer decides whether the product meets their conditions.

Find shopfront security glass near you

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