How much should I budget for shopfront security glass in Southampton?
Our guide range for shopfront security glass in Southampton is £595 to £2,995 plus VAT (£714 to £3,594 inc VAT) per pane, including fitting. The survey is free for new installations and your fixed price follows in writing.
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.
What you can specify
- Framing checks and upgrades where frames are light
- Laminated panes from P2A to P5A
- Manufacturer's test evidence supplied with your quote
- Internal beads and anti-tamper fixings
- Anti-bandit P6B to P8B for high-value stock
- Work planned outside trading hours where possible
Fitting in Southampton and nearby
We arrange surveys and fitting across Southampton and the SO15 postcode district, and in nearby Hythe (3 miles), Totton (4 miles) and Eastleigh.
Hampshire covers the port-city shops and offices of Southampton and Portsmouth, Winchester's listed centre, and commuter estates around Basingstoke, Eastleigh and Fareham.
Common uses:
- Pharmacies and opticians
- Cafés, restaurants and takeaways
- High-street shops and boutiques
- Convenience stores and off-licences
What to think about first
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.
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.
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.
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.
How it works
- Guide price online or by phone
- Survey in Southampton
- Accept the fixed quote
- Fitted by glaziers working under our contract
Shopfront security glass in Southampton: questions
Do you cover Hythe as well as Southampton?
Yes. As well as Southampton, we can arrange surveys in nearby Hythe, Totton and Eastleigh. 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 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.
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.
Shopfront security glass in nearby towns
Other glazing in Southampton
- Broken glass replacement
- Anti-bandit glass
- Kiosk and booth security glazing
- Patio and bifold door security glass
- Bullet-resistant glass
- Laminated roof and conservatory glass
Tell us about the glazing and we will come back with a guide price.