uPVC windows in Olton

What should you know before starting in Olton?

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 Olton, building control is provided by Solihull 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.
Flats, listed buildings and homes covered by an Article 4 direction may need consent before windows are changed.
If your old windows have trickle vents, the new ones must have vents at least as large.

Postcode district: B92
Planning and building control: Solihull Council
From our West Bromwich base: 10 miles

Which options suit homes in Olton?

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.

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.

Guide prices for Olton

Expect to budget between £380 and £2,600 per window in Olton. 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. Your fixed price for the agreed specification follows a free survey at your Olton address.

Questions about uPVC windows in Olton

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 Olton do you work in?

We cover B92 and the streets around them. If you're on the edge of Olton, neighbouring Acocks Green and Sheldon are covered too.

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.

Does Solihull Council need to approve my new windows?

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

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