uPVC windows in Alcester

What should you know before starting in Alcester?

Work like this in Alcester rarely needs planning permission, but parts of the job must meet Building Regulations — certified electrical work, ventilation or energy-efficiency standards, for example. Your quote shows how each part is signed off. If planning does come into it, say for a listed building, Stratford-on-Avon District Council is the authority.

Glass within 800 mm of the floor must be toughened or laminated safety glass.
Upstairs escape windows in Alcester homes must open at least as wide as the ones they replace.
Replacement windows must have a U-value of 1.4 W/m²K or better, or a Window Energy Rating of band B or above.

Postcode district: B49
Planning and building control: Stratford-on-Avon District Council
From our West Bromwich base: 22 miles

Which option fits your home?

Tilt-and-turn windows

One handle lets the window tilt inwards at the top for secure ventilation, or swing fully open like a door. Tilt-and-turn suits flats, upstairs rooms and wide openings where you want easy cleaning from inside. The frames are sturdy, lock at several points around the sash and can be specified to meet fire escape sizes.

Bay and bow windows

Bays are three or more windows set at angles; bows are a gentle curve of four or five. Replacement bays are built with structural bay poles or posts so the window doesn't carry the load of the brickwork or roof above. We check whether the existing bay is load-bearing before quoting, because that changes how it's supported during the swap.

How much should you budget in Alcester?

Prices in Alcester match the rest of our area: £380–£2,600 per window. Standard white casement, about 1,200 × 1,200 mm, with trickle vent and old frame removed: usually £420–£640 per window.

Guide prices for uPVC windows
Option	Guide price	Good to know
White casement window	£380 – £650 per window	Standard size, white frame, double glazed
Coloured or flush casement	£520 – £950 per window	Foiled colours, woodgrain or flush sash frames
Bay or bow window	£1,300 – £2,600 per window	Three to five panes, with structural bay supports

Guide ranges include VAT where it applies. Access, parking and the state of what's there now can move the price — the survey settles it.

Your questions answered

Will fitting new windows make a mess?

There's some dust when old frames come out, mainly around each opening, so we sheet floors and cover furniture near every window. Each window is removed, replaced and sealed before the next one starts, so rooms aren't left open to the weather. Plaster at the reveal can sometimes crack; minor making good is included, and anything larger is discussed before we do it.

Do you cover Alcester?

Yes. Alcester (B49) is about 22 miles from our West Bromwich base and inside the area we cover. Call 0800 088 6248 or send the form on this page to book a free survey.

How long does it take to replace the windows in a house?

Fitting usually takes one to two days for a typical house, working one opening at a time. The longer wait is manufacture: frames are made to measure after the survey, which normally takes four to six weeks. Bay windows or a large number of frames can add an extra day on site.

Will I need permission from the council in Alcester?

You won't usually need planning permission, but the work must meet Building Regulations. Building control in Alcester is provided by Stratford-on-Avon District Council or a registered building control approver, and some work is self-certified by registered installers.

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Ready for a firm price? Ask for a survey in Alcester and you'll get a fixed price for the agreed specification.