uPVC windows in Lichfield

What should you know before starting in Lichfield?

Live in a conservation area or a listed building in Lichfield? Check with Lichfield District Council before changing the outside of your home. Otherwise the main rules for your new windows are Building Regulations, and we'll explain at the survey which certificates you'll receive.

You should receive a building regulations certificate for new windows, which a buyer's solicitor will ask to see.
Each window is replaced and sealed before the next one is removed, so no room is left open overnight.
Bay windows often carry weight from above, so the structure is checked before the old frames come out.

Postcode district: WS13
Planning and building control: Lichfield District Council
From our West Bromwich base: 13 miles

Options to consider in Lichfield

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.

What does your new windows cost in Lichfield?

Expect to budget between £380 and £2,600 per window in Lichfield. Standard white casement, about 1,200 × 1,200 mm, with trickle vent and old frame removed: typically £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.

Before you book in Lichfield

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 Lichfield?

Yes. Lichfield (WS13) is about 13 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.

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 Lichfield District Council need to approve my new windows?

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

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Every opening measured, every frame priced: book a free window survey in Lichfield for a written, itemised quote.