How much should I expect to pay for double glazed windows?

Chris94

I currently have three old wooden single-glazed sash windows in my flat which I bought 2 years ago. I hate them and am considering getting them replaced with double glazed windows.

However, I'm not sure if I will be able to justify the price and I don't really want to go phoning up double glazed companies for quotes if I'm not sure I want to get them. So if anyone has any experience with double glazing or have had it installed in their own home it would be much appreciated if you can give me an idea of the cost.

My window sizes are as follows,
2x 1950(H)x1100(W)mm windows
1x 1600(H)x580(W)mm window

I'm also on a second floor flat and would be looking to replace the windows, preferably, with tilt and turn windows.

There's a lot of different information on the web, so not sure what to follow, so if anyone has any insight, it would be much appreciated.

phill99

Just getting a quote from an online supply only company brings the windows in at a bit under £1000. However, if you are a second floor flat, you may need scaffold to access them or a tower. Plus fitting. Realistically, I would have thought £2000 - £2500 in total.

konark

You've only got 3 windows?

-taff

konark wrote: »

You've only got 3 windows?

I only had one in my flat....

armchaireconomist

Supplied and fitted by FENSA registered tradesman no more than £1000 - although be aware the tilt/turn will add additional costs.

phill99

armchaireconomist wrote: »

Supplied and fitted by FENSA registered tradesman no more than £1000 - although be aware the tilt/turn will add additional costs.

I disagree.


The tilt and turns on those sizes are coming in at just under £1k from on line supply only companies.


As this is a second floor flat, safe means of access will require scaffolding. Then add your fitting costs.


You have more chance of becoming pope than getting this done for a thousand pounds.

armchaireconomist

Phill99, that's exactly what I've just said. No more than £1000, but tilt/turn will add costs. Wording could've been better.


As for scaffolding, it's 3 windows on a second floor flat. Why on earth can't they use a ladder?


You best send me to the Vatican as I could have a quote of under £1k for you in 10 minutes.

Rodders53

Flat: <alarm bells ring> Check your Lease. You will almost certainly require permission from the Freeholder to do such works. They may require a certain window style to keep up the appearance / uniform look of the whole building?

You may even require Planning Permission as well (e.g. if in a conservation area).

Working at heights risk assessment would be the Window Contractor's responsibility (probably). http://www.hse.gov.uk/work-at-height/the-law.htm Safe ladder use may well depend on what is at ground level beneath the windows in question?
That's why a site visit is likely to be needed to provide a firm Quotation.

phill99

armchaireconomist wrote: »

As for scaffolding, it's 3 windows on a second floor flat. Why on earth can't they use a ladder?

Because anything above a first floor window should not be done off of a ladder. This is a second floor flat, so will need to be done off scaffolding or at the very least, a tower.

Ectophile

Do check your lease. The freeholder may be responsible for window maintenance - or they may not - it's all down to the wording.


If anyone offers to fit second floor windows using just ladders, find another company that actually cares about the health and safety of their employees. If they are willing to risk their employees' lives, don't assume that they will care about your windows. It should be scaffolding, or possibly towers.