uPVC windows in Dorridge

uPVC windows in Dorridge: approvals and local details

Work like this in Dorridge 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, Solihull Council is the authority.

If your old windows have trickle vents, the new ones must have vents at least as large.
Flats, listed buildings and homes covered by an Article 4 direction may need consent before windows are changed.
Each window is replaced and sealed before the next one is removed, so no room is left open overnight.

Postcode district: B93
Planning and building control: Solihull Council
From our West Bromwich base: 14 miles

Choices to weigh up in Dorridge

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.

How much should you budget in Dorridge?

Guide prices start at £380 and run to £2,600 per window. Standard white casement, about 1,200 × 1,200 mm, with trickle vent and old frame removed: around £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.

Your questions answered

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.

Which postcodes in Dorridge do you work in?

We cover B93 and the streets around them. If you're on the edge of Dorridge, neighbouring Knowle and Shirley are covered too.

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 Dorridge?

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

uPVC windows near Dorridge

Other work we do in Dorridge

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