In all traffic areas and at heights below 90cm: toughened or laminated safety glass. Spanish CTE building code. If the original was single-pane, it must be upgraded to safety glass. Call us, message us on WhatsApp, or request your quote online — we reply in under 10 minutes during business hours. We start with a measurement visit. We precisely measure the existing space, identify the type of glass to be replaced (toughened, laminated, Climalit), and check the fixing system to the frame (silicone, PVC profile, neoprene gasket) to ensure the replacement matches the original. We provide a fixed quote during the same visit.

We most often see three main causes. First, strong winds that close a sliding door so forcefully it slams against the frame, cracking the toughened glass. This happens particularly in areas with strong westerly or easterly winds like La Mata, Punta Prima, or Pilar de la Horadada when doors are left unlatched. Second, children's balls or accidental impacts against window panes on ground floors or terraces. Third, attempted burglaries where the thief breaks a patio door pane to gain entry, which is relatively rare in the area but does occur. The correct protocol when glass breaks has three steps. First, immediately remove all loose fragments to prevent accidents, which is especially important if children or pets are at home. Second, provisionally cover the opening with thick plastic sheeting or board if the area is accessible from the outside and there's a risk of intrusion. Third, call a glazier as soon as possible for measurement and replacement. Urgency depends on whether the area is watertight or not. A window facing an inner courtyard can wait 2-3 days without issue. An exterior patio door or window with the risk of rain ingress or burglary needs urgent replacement. Toughened glass is the standard for patio doors, large windows, and areas at risk of impact. Its distinctive characteristic is that when it breaks, it shatters into thousands of small, blunt fragments that do not cause serious cuts, unlike large, sharp fragments from conventional glass. Spanish regulations (CTE) require toughened or laminated safety glass in all traffic areas and at heights below 90 cm. If your broken glass was standard single-pane, we will replace it with toughened glass to comply with regulations.

Glass with official manufacturer warranty (5 years for defects) plus our installation guarantee. For detached houses, single-family homes in high-risk areas, or owners with previous experience of attempted burglaries, we recommend high-security cylinders like Cisa Astral S, Mul-T-Lock MT5+, Tesa T80 Plus, or Mottura Champions. These meet EN1303 Grade 6, offering all anti-features (bumping, picking, drilling, extraction). They come with a manufacturer's burglary insurance guarantee. This guarantee is relevant: if a break-in occurs despite this, and you can prove the cylinder was tampered with, the manufacturer covers part of the damage. All investment in a high-security cylinder is pointless if key copies can be made freely at any local hardware store. The registered key for a high-security cylinder can only be duplicated at the manufacturer's official distributor by presenting the owner's card we provide upon installation. Without this card, no copies can be made. This means you have control over exactly how many keys exist and who holds them. You'll never have the uncomfortable doubt of whether a local locksmith or a copy shop has kept a pattern of your key for future use.

The price for security locks in Vallbona typically ranges from €53 to €510. The final amount depends on the property's condition, materials, and labour time. We always provide a fixed quote before starting. Call us, message us on WhatsApp, or request your quote online — we reply in under 10 minutes during business hours. For apartments in blocks with neighbours, active community, and natural surveillance, we recommend mid-to-high security cylinders like Tesa T80 or Cisa Astral. Effective anti-bumping, registered key (cannot be copied without your authorisation), EN1303 Grade 5 certification (resistance to manipulation for years). Reasonable cost and a significant real improvement over the standard option.