One of the most important considerations in these designs is the longevity of the products. We understand that replacing your windows is a costly endeavour and our customers would not want to be replacing the same window every 10 years. We also take traditional designs & styles into account when manufacturing windows & doors, trying
to ensure replacement windows are as sympathetic to traditional styles as possible. Some parts of your new windows may not be the same as your original. This is because we need to combine all of these considerations to ensure we provide the highest quality window, which is exactly what we do.
Yes. All of our door installations carry a 10-year insurance-backed guarantee.
Yes. We work closely with stained glass specialists who can deglaze, repair, and encapsulate existing stained or leaded glass panels into the centre of a new toughened double glazed unit. This means you retain the original glass whilst gaining the thermal and acoustic benefits of double glazing.
Yes. We regularly replicate existing door designs where a homeowner wants to replace a deteriorated door whilst retaining the original appearance. We can work from photographs and measurements to produce an accurate match, including replicating existing moulding profiles, glazing bar patterns, and panel arrangements.
If your property is in a conservation area, or if you own a flat rather than a freehold house, you will likely need planning permission before replacing your front door. For freehold houses outside conservation areas, replacement doors generally fall within permitted development rights, provided the replacement is of a similar appearance to the original. We can advise on your specific situation and prepare and submit a planning application on your behalf where required.
All the sash windows and other windows and doors that we supply are fully compliant with Document L Building Regulations. New sash windows, casement windows or doors that fit into existing frames are not required to comply with regulations as such work does not affect the structure of a building. Listed buildings and conservation area properties may be exempt from regulations – your local planning authority will be able to advise you if you are unsure.
From survey to installation, most front doors are manufactured in ten to twelve weeks. Projects requiring planning permission will take longer, as the statutory decision period is eight weeks from validation — and in practice, as we set out on our planning page, decisions often take considerably longer than this.
That depends on your budget. It can be cheaper to repair your windows, but replacement is the better, long-term solution. We can undertake a site survey to determine which option is best for you.
We are members of and certified by FENSA, which allows us to self-certify our installations as compliant with building regulations.
As standard, our casement windows are fitted with Kenrick multipoint locking mechanisms.
As standard, our doors are fitted with Winkhaus AV4 multipoint locking mechanisms.
As standard, our sash windows are fitted with a Hardwick hook lock and roller stops.