uPVC windows in Allesley

What should you know before starting in Allesley?

This kind of work rarely needs planning permission, but it does have to comply with Building Regulations, and some parts must be certified by a registered installer or signed off by building control. In Allesley, building control is provided by Coventry City Council or a registered building control approver (formerly an approved inspector).

Glass within 800 mm of the floor must be toughened or laminated safety glass.
Bay windows often carry weight from above, so the structure is checked before the old frames come out.
If your old windows have trickle vents, the new ones must have vents at least as large.

Postcode district: CV5
Planning and building control: Coventry City Council
From our West Bromwich base: 19 miles

Choices to weigh up in Allesley

Casement windows

The standard side-hung or top-hung window found in most UK homes. Casements are the simplest and cheapest to make, open wide for airing and cleaning, and can be set up as fire escape windows on upper floors. They come in white, colours and woodgrain finishes, with chamfered or sculptured frame profiles to suit the age of the house.

Vertical sliding sash windows

uPVC sliding sashes reproduce the look of Victorian and Edwardian box sashes without the rattles, draughts and repainting. They use spiral balances instead of weights, tilt inwards for cleaning and can include decorative horns and astragal bars. They cost noticeably more than casements but keep the character of a period front.

How much should you budget in Allesley?

For a home in Allesley, our guide range is £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. Your fixed price for the agreed specification follows a free survey at your Allesley address.

Your questions answered

Do I need planning permission for replacement windows?

Not usually. Replacing windows in a house with ones of similar appearance is normally permitted development. You may need permission if you live in a flat, in a listed building, or where an Article 4 direction controls the look of windows, which is common in conservation areas. Leaseholders may also need the freeholder's consent before changing windows.

Do you cover Allesley?

Yes. Allesley (CV5) is about 19 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.

Does Coventry City Council need to approve my new windows?

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

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