uPVC windows in Moseley

uPVC windows in Moseley: approvals and local details

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 Moseley, building control is provided by Birmingham 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.
Each window is replaced and sealed before the next one is removed, so no room is left open overnight.

Postcode district: B13
Planning and building control: Birmingham City Council
From our West Bromwich base: 7 miles

Which options suit homes in Moseley?

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.

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.

Guide prices for Moseley

Prices in Moseley 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 Moseley: common questions

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.

How do I book a survey in Moseley?

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.

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.

Will I need permission from the council in Moseley?

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

uPVC windows near Moseley

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