Single Double Glazed window

akh43

I have one window old fashioned window not double glazed and the outside wood is past repair so looking to replace.  I have had 2 quotes so far, looking for a 3rd to help me decide.

The measurements 61"x 22". Just a window no opener required, the window is 42" from the ground so no need for safety glass I have been told. Its at the side of the house downstairs in the kitchen.

First quote £706 and second quote £550 subject to survey. Both FENSA with 10 year guarantees. None have visited yet, they have gone off my measurements and description and 2 pictures below. I am based in Manchester area.

Are these prices fair as around 15 years since I last had a window fitted?

Mr.Generous

Tradewindowsonline.com would supply this window with a cill for £175. A local builder would stick it in for £200 or less.

FreeBear

Mr.Generous said:

Tradewindowsonline.com would supply this window with a cill for £175. A local builder would stick it in for £200 or less.

No need for a sill - There is already a stone one in place that does not require replacement. A brick arch above, so a lintel at the top may not be needed. Whilst a builder might be able to slap a window in for £200, there will be another £300 or so to get it signed off by Building Control, and your builder probably wouldn't provide a guarantee.

£500-600 would be about right for just the one window. But do check to see if they will make good the walls internally (most won't). If a lintel is needed internally, that will push the price up. As it is just the one window being replaced, you don't need trickle vents (not that it will affect the price).

akh43

FreeBear said:

Mr.Generous said:

Tradewindowsonline.com would supply this window with a cill for £175. A local builder would stick it in for £200 or less.

No need for a sill - There is already a stone one in place that does not require replacement. A brick arch above, so a lintel at the top may not be needed. Whilst a builder might be able to slap a window in for £200, there will be another £300 or so to get it signed off by Building Control, and your builder probably wouldn't provide a guarantee.

£500-600 would be about right for just the one window. But do check to see if they will make good the walls internally (most won't). If a lintel is needed internally, that will push the price up. As it is just the one window being replaced, you don't need trickle vents (not that it will affect the price).

Thanks for the info, I have 3 quotes now and the third one is in the middle at £610 so seems to be the going rate in my area.  I will make sure when I decide and get them to come out to do a survey that the price includes everything and also how they intend to leave it.  I do have a bit of spare wallpaper if needed for patching up.