Andover · Hampshire
Frameless Glass in Andover
Looking for frameless glass doors in Andover? Our glaziers can survey your opening and quote for toughened glass on patch fittings, wall hinges or sliding gear, made to measure.
- SP10
- Guide from £795
Frameless glass screens in Andover
Fixed glass screens are held in slim channels or clamps at the floor, walls and ceiling, and the head fixing needs something solid to bite into. Walls and ceilings are rarely perfectly square, so templating records the true shape and the glass is made to follow it, keeping gaps even.
In buildings other than dwellings in England, large areas of clear glass that people could walk into need manifestation at two levels, 850–1000mm and 1400–1600mm above the floor. A frameless door with a large handle or push plate on each pane is one example the guidance accepts without markings.
Toughened glass cannot be cut, drilled or notched once it has been toughened. Holes for patch fittings, cut-outs for locks and handles, and any shaped corners are all made before toughening, which is why we template the opening first and the glass is made to order rather than cut on site.
In workplaces in England, Wales and Scotland, the Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992 require glass in doors, walls and partitions to be of safety material or protected where needed for safety, and to be marked or otherwise made apparent so people notice it.
Included as standard
- Templating for made-to-measure toughened glass
- Hinges, patch fittings, floor spring or sliding gear
- Fitting, alignment and adjustment of closing speed
- Manifestation where needed, final clean and care advice
Working in Andover
- Postcodes covered
- SP10 and the surrounding area, including Winchester, Newbury and Salisbury
- Coast
- Andover is well inland, around 35 km from the nearest coast, so salt exposure is not usually a factor.
- Daylight and sun
- In Andover the midwinter sun reaches about 15° above the horizon at noon, with roughly 7.6 hours of daylight, rising to about 62° and 16.4 hours in midsummer. Clear frameless doors and screens pass daylight deep into hallways and inner rooms. Where a screen faces low winter sun, glare and reflections can be strong, so satin bands or tinted glass can help, while low-iron glass keeps pale colours true.
- Access and setting
- Older cottages and farmhouses rarely have square openings or level floors, so templating matters even more for frameless glass. Floors may also lack the depth for a floor spring, in which case top-hung sliding gear or wall hinges can suit better.
- Rules in England
- Approved Document K requires safety glass in critical locations in England: glazing in doors and in side panels within 300 mm of a door, up to 1500 mm above floor level, and any glazing in walls or partitions up to 800 mm above floor level.
Guide prices in Andover
| Typical job | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Frameless glass door with fittings | £1,295 – £1,895 |
| Door with fixed side screen | £2,195 – £3,195 |
| Fixed frameless screen, about 2 m² | £795 – £1,095 |
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For shops and other non-domestic buildings in England, Approved Document M covers accessible entrances, and Approved Document K requires large areas of glass that people could walk into to carry manifestation (visible markings).
Options to choose between
Glass-to-wall hinged door
Hinges clamp the glass directly to a wall or fixed glass panel. Suits lighter internal doors where there is no room for a floor spring.
Pivot door with patches
Corner patch fittings with a floor spring or pivot, the usual choice for shop and office entrances and wide internal doors that need controlled closing.
Fixed glass screen
A non-opening panel held in slim channels or clamps, used to divide rooms, line stairs or form a side panel beside a glass door.
Frameless Glass in Andover: questions
What thickness of glass is used for frameless glass doors?
Frameless doors usually use 10mm or 12mm toughened safety glass. The thicker glass is generally used for taller or wider doors and for busy commercial entrances, while 10mm often suits internal doors in homes. The hardware maker's limits for panel weight and size also guide the choice, and we confirm the thickness in your written quote.
What affects the cost of frameless glass doors and screens?
The main cost drivers are panel size and thickness, the number of panels, the hardware type, and whether a floor spring needs a recess cutting into an existing floor. Satin or low-iron glass, special hardware finishes and difficult access also add cost. See the guide prices for typical ranges, and the written quote fixes the price for your specification.
How long does it take to get a frameless glass door fitted?
Once the opening is templated, the glass is made to order and toughened, which usually takes a few weeks. Fitting a single door or screen is normally done in a day, while larger entrances or runs of screens take longer. Your written quote sets out the expected programme, and we confirm the date when the glass is ready.
Do frameless glass doors have to be safety glass?
Yes. Glass in doors is a critical location, so in England it must meet the impact requirements in Approved Document K, and frameless doors are made from toughened safety glass to suit. Toughened glass also lets the door carry its own hinges and handles. Other UK nations have equivalent guidance, and we specify the glass to suit where you are.
Do you cover Andover for frameless glass?
Yes. We can quote for frameless glass across Andover and the surrounding Hampshire area, including postcode districts SP10, and nearby Winchester, Newbury and Salisbury. Start with your postcode on the quote form and a glazier will arrange a free survey before giving you a written quote.
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