Commercial Glazing
SGC Glass is a specialist commercial glazing contractor with 30 years of experience delivering glazing projects for offices, retail units, schools, hospitals, leisure & hospitality venues and new build developments. We provide a complete commercial glazing service covering London, Essex and the wider South East.
What Is Commercial Glazing?
Commercial glazing refers to the installation, repair, and replacement of glass systems in non-residential buildings .Unlike residential glazing, commercial projects involve larger-scale glass solutions designed for durability, energy efficiency, security, and aesthetic impact. From sleek curtain wall systems and structural glass facades to frameless entrances and high-performance insulated glass units, commercial glazing plays a critical role in a building’s appearance, functionality, and long-term performance.
It can include everything from shopfront glazing and glass partitions to fire-rated glass assemblies and high-level window replacements on multi-storey buildings. Unlike residential glazing, commercial projects typically involve compliance with stricter Building Regulations, tighter programme schedules, coordination with other trades, procurement requirements and strict regulations around health and safety which often requires various industry accreditations.
Our expert commercial glazing services include:
Why Commercial Clients Choose SGC Glass
SGC Glass has operated continuously since 1995, growing from a small glazing company serving local residents into a specialist commercial glazing contractor working with construction firms, FM partners and high street brands. Our project history includes work at iconic land marks such as Royal Ascot Racecourse and Battersea Power Station, alongside ongoing contracts with facilities management companies and property portfolios across London, Essex and the South East.
Accreditations That Meet Procurement Requirements
Commercial procurement teams and FM companies require documented compliance before they will consider a glazing contractor. SGC Glass holds the accreditations that open these doors:
- CHAS accredited for verified health and safety competence
- Achilles accredited for supply chain risk management
- SafeContractor approved for principal contractor and client assurance
- ConstructionLine Silver member for pre-qualification on public and private sector contracts
- FENSA registered (membership 22039) for self-certification of Building Regulations compliance on residential window and door installations
- Glass and Glazing Federation (GGF) member for adherence to industry codes of practice
- CSCS card holders across all operatives to allow for site access
- IPAF and PASMA certified for safe operation of powered access and mobile tower scaffolding, with safety harness and rope access trained operatives for work at height
- DBS checked operatives available for work in schools, hospitals, care homes and other sensitive environments
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Our Commercial Glazing Services
New Installation – We supply and install glazing systems for new build commercial developments, working alongside main contractors and developers to deliver windows, doors and curtain walling. We work with trusted suppliers to control specifications and keep lead times competitive across each project.
Replacement Glazing – Full replacement of failed, damaged or thermally inefficient glazing units across commercial buildings. We supply sealed double and triple glazed units through trusted suppliers, with all replacement work specified to meet current Building Regulations requirements such as energy efficiency, fire safety, security, occupant safety, structural performance, weather resistance, acoustic control, and accessibility.
Glazing Repairs – From cracked panes and blown sealed units to failed ironmongery and damaged frames, we carry out targeted glazing repairs that restore the integrity and appearance of commercial buildings without unnecessary full replacements.
Emergency Callout – Emergency commercial glazing response covering London, Essex and the South East. Our rapid response service includes emergency glazing, boarding-up, temporary glazing and permanent replacement. We understand that a broken shopfront or smashed office window is a security risk that cannot wait.
High-Level Glazing – Specialist high-level and high-rise glazing work using MEWPs, scaffolding, rope access, spider cranes, truck-mounted cranes and vacuum lifters. Our operatives hold IPAF and PASMA certifications and are harnessed trained for safe working at height. This capability sets us apart from many commercial glaziers who lack the equipment and training to work above ground floor level. Our project at Royal Ascot Racecourse is a strong example of this specialism: a high-profile, technically challenging job involving specialist access equipment.
Shopfronts – Supply and installation of aluminium and frameless glass shopfront systems for retail, hospitality and commercial premises. We glaze with laminated anti-bandit glass, with options for toughened safety glass where required. All our shopfront systems are expertly designed and installed to the highest standards, featuring energy-efficient, secure, and safety glass for superior performance, lower running costs, and maximum protection.
Glass Partitions – Frameless and framed glass partition systems for offices, meeting rooms and commercial interiors. All our glass partition systems are designed and installed to create modern, flexible workspaces that maximise natural light while providing excellent sound insulation and privacy where required, along with manifestation and branding options for safety and visibility.
Replacement Of Fire-Rated Glazing – Supply and replacement of certified fire-rated glass that acts as a barrier against smoke and fire. Fire-rated glass is rated for integrity, its ability to stay in the frame when exposed to fire, and many products also carry an insulation rating, the ability to stay cooler on the side away from the fire.
Balustrades – Frameless, post-mounted or spigot, clamped or hand-rail mounted glass balustrade systems for commercial interiors, mezzanines, staircases and external terraces. All balustrade glass is specified to suit the barrier loading requirements of each location, using either toughened or toughened laminated glass.
Secondary Glazing – Internal secondary glazing systems for listed buildings, conservation areas and properties where external alterations are restricted. Secondary glazing delivers measurable improvements in thermal and acoustic performance without changing the external appearance of the building.
Aluminium Windows and Doors – We supply and install aluminium windows and doors for commercial projects, and fitted by our own glaziers. Every project is delivered under our direct responsibility and control, with full accountability from initial survey to final handover.
Sectors We Support
Our commercial glazing services cover a wide range of building types and sectors across London, Essex and the South East:
- Offices including multi-tenant commercial buildings, corporate headquarters and serviced office spaces
- Retail from individual shop units to large shopping centres
- Hospitality including hotels, restaurants, bars and leisure venues
- Education covering schools, academies, colleges and universities, with DBS checked operatives and the ability to schedule works around term times
- Healthcare including NHS facilities, private clinics and care homes
- Leisure including gyms, sports centres and visitor attractions such as Royal Ascot Racecourse
- Industrial covering warehouses, distribution centres and factory units
- New build developments working with main contractors and developers on residential and mixed-use schemes
- Facilities management portfolios providing planned and reactive glazing services across multi-site property estates
Building Regulations and Technical Compliance
All commercial glazing installations carried out by SGC Glass comply with current Building Regulations. For thermal performance, we specify double and triple glazed units with appropriate gas fills, warm-edge spacer bars and low-emissivity coatings to meet the required standards. Where projects call for improved acoustic performance, we specify laminated acoustic interlayers to reduce sound transmission.
Safety glazing in critical locations is specified and installed using toughened or laminated glass depending on the application, in line with current Building Regulations. Fire-rated glazing assemblies are installed strictly in line with their tested configurations to maintain their certified fire protection rating.
As a FENSA registered company, we self-certify compliance on residential window and door replacements where applicable.
Discuss Your Commercial Glazing Project with SGC Glass
Whether you are an FM company looking for a reliable commercial glazing partner, a property manager planning a window replacement programme, or a contractor needing a glazing subcontractor with a genuine single point of accountability, we would like to hear from you. Call us on 020 8153 1690, or request a callback via our online contact form and one of our team will be in touch to discuss your requirements and arrange a site survey.
View Our Work
SGC Glass Work with Royal Ascot Racecourse
Project Overview Ascot Racecourse had a high-level glass facade pane fail due to Nickel sulphide inclusion, causing it to shatter and requiring it to be replaced. Ascot is a busy
Commercial Glazing FAQs
Yes. We provide an emergency commercial glazing service covering Essex, London. This includes emergency boarding-up, temporary glazing and permanent replacement. Our rapid response capability means we can secure a premises quickly and return with a permanent glazing solution on a scheduled basis.
We provide commercial glazing services across offices, retail, hospitality, education, healthcare, leisure, industrial buildings, new build developments and facilities management portfolios. Our project experience includes work at Royal Ascot Racecourse, Battersea Power Station, The O2, and other iconic London retail landmarks and high-profile TV & film sets that we’re unable to name. Alongside contracts with construction companies, FM partners and national high street brands.
Yes. We provide tailored planned maintenance programmes for FM companies, property managers and building owners. These contracts include priority response for any reactive work that arises between visits, scheduled inspections for health and safety compliance, and preventative maintenance.
Yes. SGC Glass is are CHAS accredited, Achilles accredited, SafeContractor and ConstructionLine approved, and a member of the Glass and Glazing Federation. All site operatives carry CSCS cards, and DBS checked personnel are available for work in schools, hospitals and other sensitive environments.
Timescales vary depending on scope, access requirements and product specification. A straightforward sealed unit replacement can often be completed quickly once the unit has been supplied. Larger projects involving bespoke or specialist units take longer, and we confirm a clear programme at quotation stage. We work around our clients’ operational schedules, including out-of-hours and weekend installations where required.
