uPVC windows in Selly Oak

uPVC windows in Selly Oak: approvals and local details

Live in a conservation area or a listed building in Selly Oak? Check with Birmingham City 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.

Replacement windows must have a U-value of 1.4 W/m²K or better, or a Window Energy Rating of band B or above.
Glass within 800 mm of the floor must be toughened or laminated safety glass.
If your old windows have trickle vents, the new ones must have vents at least as large.

Postcode district: B29
Planning and building control: Birmingham City Council
From our West Bromwich base: 6 miles

Choices to weigh up in Selly Oak

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.

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 Selly Oak?

Expect to budget between £380 and £2,600 per window in Selly Oak. 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. Access, parking and the state of what's there now can move the price — the survey settles it.

Your questions answered

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.

How do I book a survey in Selly Oak?

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.

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.

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

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We'll talk through frame styles, colours and glass at your free survey in Selly Oak, with no obligation to go ahead.