Tyne and Wear
Security glazing in Tyne and Wear
Owners in the North East should check their insurance wording, as a policy on Tyne and Wear premises may specify a class of glass.
After a break-in at your Tyne and Wear shop in the North East, our 24/7 line can arrange boarding, and we'll tell you the arrival time when you call. Glass is priced by the square metre, so an owner in Tyne and Wear can protect the most exposed panes first and upgrade the rest later.
What do we offer in Tyne and Wear?
How much does it cost in Tyne and Wear?
The guide price is £180 to £420 ex VAT per m² of glass. Shutters only help once you have closed, so in the North East we also ask how your Tyne and Wear shop is exposed during trading hours. We set out every cost in writing before work starts.
Check the planning rules for Tyne and Wear
Which towns do you cover?
- Gateshead
- Hebburn
- Jarrow
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- North Shields
- South Shields
- Sunderland
- Wallsend
- Washington
- Whitley Bay
Common questions
Do you cover all of Tyne and Wear?
Yes. ShopFronts UK works across Tyne and Wear, including Gateshead, Hebburn, Jarrow, Newcastle upon Tyne.
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.
Is security glass the same as toughened glass?
No. Toughened glass resists impact but breaks into small pieces when it fails, leaving the opening clear. Security glazing is laminated, so it cracks and stays in place, which keeps an attacker out for longer. Some products combine toughened and laminated layers.
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.
Security glazing in Tyne and Wear
One contract, written quote and a 10-year workmanship guarantee.