County Durham
Security glazing in County Durham
Owners in the North East should check their insurance wording, as a policy on County Durham premises may specify a class of glass.
Security glazing keeps your County Durham display on view all day, so it suits frontages where a shutter would spoil the look. Shutters only help once you have closed, so in the North East we also ask how your County Durham shop is exposed during trading hours.
What do we offer in County Durham?
How much does it cost in County Durham?
Expect £180 to £420 ex VAT per m² of glass. Glass is priced by the square metre, so an owner in County Durham can protect the most exposed panes first and upgrade the rest later. The price we confirm in writing includes travel and access.
Check the planning rules for County Durham
Which towns do you cover?
- Bishop Auckland
- Chester-le-Street
- Consett
- Darlington
- Durham
- Hartlepool
- Newton Aycliffe
- Peterlee
- Spennymoor
- Stanley
Common questions
Do you cover all of County Durham?
Yes. ShopFronts UK works across County Durham, including Bishop Auckland, Chester-le-Street, Consett, Darlington.
Do I need security glass if I have a shutter?
Not always. An external shutter protects the glass when the shop is closed, but not during trading hours. If you face a risk of daytime attack, or a shutter is not allowed, security glazing covers that gap. Your insurer may also have a view.
What does P4A or P6B mean on security glass?
They are classes from BS EN 356. P1A to P5A are tested by dropping a steel ball on the glass, and P6B to P8B by axe strikes. A higher number means more resistance, and the B classes are aimed at sustained attack, not a single blow.
Will security glass fit my existing frame?
Sometimes. Thicker laminated glass needs a deeper glazing pocket, and its weight may be too much for older beads or hinges. We measure the frame first and confirm whether the pane, the beads and the fixings can carry it, or whether the frame must change.
Security glazing in County Durham
One contract, written quote and a 10-year workmanship guarantee.