How much should I budget for shopfront security glass in Brighton?
Budget £595 to £2,995 plus VAT (£714 to £3,594 inc VAT) per pane for shopfront security glass in Brighton, supplied and fitted. Larger panes, thicker makeups and difficult access cost more; the price is fixed in writing after the survey.
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.
Choices you can make
- Work planned outside trading hours where possible
- Low-iron glass to keep displays true
- Large single panes and glazed entrance doors
- Anti-bandit P6B to P8B for high-value stock
- Laminated panes from P2A to P5A
- Internal beads and anti-tamper fixings
Fitting in Brighton and nearby
We can arrange shopfront security glass across Brighton, the main centre for East Sussex, and in nearby towns including Hove, Portslade and Burgess Hill.
East Sussex mixes the Regency bow-fronted terraces and busy shopping lanes of Brighton and Hove with Victorian seafronts in Eastbourne and Hastings and historic Lewes and Rye.
Common uses:
- High-street shops and boutiques
- Convenience stores and off-licences
- Phone, electronics and vape shops
- Pharmacies and opticians
What to think about first
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.
Consents and safety: England
Listed buildings and conservation areas
In England, listed building consent from the council may be needed to replace historic glass such as crown or cylinder glass, or to alter glazing bars, sashes and frames. Historic England publishes guidance on traditional windows. Secondary glazing and window film are often easier to agree because they can be removed later, but the council's conservation officer makes the decision.
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.
How it works
- Send sizes or use the quote tool
- Free survey at your Brighton address
- Fixed price in writing
- Glass made, then fitted
Shopfront security glass in Brighton: questions
Which areas near Brighton do you cover?
We can arrange work in Brighton and in nearby Hove (1 mile), Portslade (3 miles) and Burgess Hill (9 miles). Dates depend on installer availability.
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.
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.
Shopfront security glass in nearby towns
Other glazing in Brighton
- Security glass for home windows
- Commercial reglazing
- Glazing bead security upgrades
- Security glass for doors
- Security double-glazed units
- Security glazed doors and screens
Ready for a price? Use the form or call 0800 088 6248.