Exeter · Devon
Property Glazing in Exeter
Broken glass in a rented property in Exeter can be made safe, measured and replaced, with each stage reported against your job reference.
- EX1
- EX2
- EX3
- EX4
- Guide from £165
Landlord glass repairs for homes and businesses in Exeter
Each job is raised with the property address, access arrangements, a contact for the tenant or site, and photos if available. Clear job details let the glazier bring the right materials and boarding, and help avoid a wasted visit when keys or access have not been arranged.
A planned glazing survey checks each property for unmarked glass in critical locations, misted units, cracked panes, failed hinges and locks, and missing restrictors. The resulting schedule lets you budget and prioritise, rather than reacting to faults one at a time.
The cost of property glazing work depends on the job type, glass specification, size and number of panes, access, whether boarding is needed first, and whether visits are reactive or planned. Grouping planned work across several properties usually reduces travel and set-up time per job.
The Housing Health and Safety Rating System is used by councils in England to assess hazards in homes. Its hazards include collision and entrapment, which covers glazing, falls between levels, which covers windows, and entry by intruders. Broken glass and faulty window locks can fall under these headings.
What's included
- Tenant access arranged directly when you authorise
- Before and after photos with a short report
- Invoice matching the approved quote
- One point of contact for all glazing jobs
Working in Exeter
- Postcodes covered
- EX1, EX2, EX3, EX4 and the surrounding area, including Exmouth, Tiverton and Newton Abbot
- Coast
- Exeter is about 6 km from the coast or a tidal estuary, so salt air and wind-driven rain are worth planning for. Coastal portfolios see more salt corrosion on window hardware and more strain on seals from wind-driven rain. Planned checks on hinges, locks and sealed units help spot problems early, especially in seafront flats and holiday lets.
- Daylight and sun
- In Exeter the midwinter sun reaches about 16° above the horizon at noon, with roughly 7.7 hours of daylight, rising to about 63° and 16.3 hours in midsummer. South and west-facing flats can overheat and suffer glare, which tenants often report. Solar control glass or film is an option on replacement, and checking for condensation on north-facing windows helps spot ventilation issues in colder months.
- Access and setting
- Urban portfolios often include flats above shops, HMOs and blocks with communal entrances. Access, parking, keys and tenant contact need planning, and ground-floor glass facing the street benefits from laminated glass and secure locks.
- 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 Exeter
| Typical job | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Replace a standard sealed unit | £165 – £205 |
| Toughened door unit | £345 – £435 |
| Board up, then glaze (one window) | £315 – £405 |
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Approved Document B covers escape windows. Where an existing window is an escape route, typically in first-floor bedrooms, its replacement should give at least the same escape opening as before.
Specification choices
Planned glazing survey
A property-by-property check of glass, safety marking, seals, hinges and locks, giving a schedule of work to budget and prioritise.
Reactive repairs
Broken, cracked or misted glass and faulty windows or doors repaired as jobs are raised, with a written quote for each job.
Void property works
Glass, locks, cylinders and window hardware checked and repaired between tenancies, so the property is ready to let.
Property Glazing in Exeter: questions
How much does glazing work for landlords cost?
The cost depends on the type of job, glass specification, size and number of panes, access, any boarding needed first, and whether the work is reactive or planned. Grouping planned jobs across properties usually reduces cost per job. See the guide prices for typical work, and every job has its own written quote.
Do you provide a quote for each job before work starts?
Yes. Every job gets a written quote that fixes the price for the specification shown, carrying your reference if you give one. For make-safe work, we confirm the boarding cost before or at the visit, then quote for the permanent glass. Any extra work found on site is quoted separately and only done once approved.
Who pays when a tenant breaks a window?
That depends on the tenancy agreement and the circumstances. In England, landlords have repairing duties for the structure and exterior of most residential lets, but damage caused by the tenant or their visitors is usually the tenant's responsibility. Many agents recover it from the deposit or by agreement. Our photos and report help document the damage.
Do you work on communal areas and commercial premises?
Yes. We cover communal entrance doors, stairwell windows and glazed screens in blocks and HMOs, as well as offices and shops managed by agents and facilities teams. Large communal panels often need laminated or toughened glass and careful planning for access, so these jobs normally start with a survey.
Do you cover Exeter for property glazing?
Yes. We can quote for property glazing across Exeter and the surrounding Devon area, including postcode districts EX1, EX2, EX3 and EX4, and nearby Exmouth, Tiverton and Newton Abbot. 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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Free survey for new glazing, clear guide prices and one point of contact for every glazing job.