uPVC windows in Castle Vale

What should you know before starting in Castle Vale?

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 Castle Vale, building control is provided by Birmingham City Council or a registered building control approver (formerly an approved inspector).

Each window is replaced and sealed before the next one is removed, so no room is left open overnight.
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.

Postcode district: B35
Planning and building control: Birmingham City Council
From our West Bromwich base: 9 miles

Which option fits your home?

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.

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.

What does your new windows cost in Castle Vale?

Prices in Castle Vale 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. We confirm a fixed price for the agreed specification after visiting.

uPVC windows in Castle Vale: common questions

What do I need to do before fitting day?

Clear window sills and move furniture, ornaments and curtains about a metre back from each window. Take down blinds and curtain poles if they're fixed to the frame or reveal. Make sure there's parking or space for the van and frames, and tell us about alarms with sensors on the windows so they can be refitted.

How do I book a survey in Castle Vale?

Send the form on this page, use the guide-price tool or call 0800 088 6248 free. We'll ask a few questions about your new windows and arrange a time to visit.

What guarantee comes with new windows?

Frames, glass and hardware are covered by the manufacturer's guarantee, and the terms for your specific windows are set out in your quote. Ask what's covered for sealed units misting up, hinges and locks, as these differ between suppliers. Keep the guarantee paperwork with your building regulations certificate, because both are useful when you come to sell.

Does Birmingham 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 Castle Vale is provided by Birmingham City Council or a registered building control approver, and some work is self-certified by registered installers.

uPVC windows near Castle Vale

Other work we do in Castle Vale

Misted panes or sticking sashes? Call 0800 088 6248 to arrange a window survey at your home in Castle Vale.