England · 22 postcode districts
Fire-Rated Windows across Leicestershire
We take fire-rated windows enquiries from across Leicestershire, with surveys arranged in Leicester, Loughborough, Hinckley, Coalville, Wigston and the surrounding towns.
E 30 – EI 60EnglandLECVDE
Quote for Leicestershire
Tell us what you need. We reply with next steps and a guide price.
Fire-Rated Windows: what you get in Leicestershire
Fire-rated windows are windows tested as complete units to resist fire, needed where an external wall must protect a neighbouring property, where a window looks onto a protected stair or escape route, or where two parts of a building face each other at close range.
- Fire-stopping to the wall opening
- Matching sightlines to adjacent non-rated windows
- Fixed fire-rated windows
What to check before ordering in Leicestershire
Why fixed lights are common
An opening sash introduces gaps and hardware that all need testing. Fixed fire-rated windows are simpler and more widely available.
Escape windows are different
Windows used for escape from rooms have their own size and opening rules, and should not be confused with fire-resisting windows.
Retrofits
Replacing a non-rated window near a boundary is often triggered by an extension or change of use. We survey the opening before quoting.
England rules for fire glazing
England Which rules apply?
Building work in England is covered by the Building Regulations 2010, with fire safety guidance in Approved Document B and impact safety guidance for glazing in Approved Document K.
Once a building is in use, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 requires the responsible person to maintain fire safety measures, including fire-resisting glazing. The Fire Safety (England) Regulations 2022 add duties for multi-occupied residential buildings, including fire door checks in buildings over 11 metres.
In higher-risk buildings, broadly 18 metres or seven storeys with two or more homes, the Building Safety Regulator is the building control authority. England is also phasing out BS 476 references from Approved Document B, with the remaining fire-resistance references due to go in September 2029.
Choose a town in Leicestershire
Across Leicestershire we can survey in Leicester, Loughborough, Hinckley, Coalville, Wigston and every district in the LE, CV, DE postcode areas.
Leicester (LE1)Loughborough (LE11)Hinckley (LE10)Coalville (LE67)Wigston (LE18)Melton Mowbray (LE13)Market Harborough (LE16)Oadby (LE2)
FAQs for Leicestershire
Do fire-rated windows look different?
Frames can be slightly heavier, but most can be finished to match surrounding windows.
Is fire-rated glass in a standard window enough?
No. The frame, glazing system and fixings also need to be part of a tested window.
When do I need a fire-rated window?
Usually when a wall is close to a boundary, when a window overlooks a protected escape route, or when part of a building faces another part at close range. Your designer or building control will confirm.
Can you survey anywhere in Leicestershire?
Yes. We can arrange surveys anywhere in Leicestershire, including Leicester and Loughborough, Hinckley, Coalville, Wigston.
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Process
What happens next
Share the details
Send the fire strategy extract, inspection report or a few photos of the openings.
Survey
We visit Leicestershire to measure, record existing marks and check the frames and substrate.
Quote and evidence
Your quote lists each item with its classification and the evidence it relies on.
Fit and record
We install, photograph seals and fixings before closing up, and hand over the schedule.