Planning your new windows in Stourbridge
Live in a conservation area or a listed building in Stourbridge? Check with Dudley 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.
- Upstairs escape windows in Stourbridge homes must open at least as wide as the ones they replace.
- You should receive a building regulations certificate for new windows, which a buyer's solicitor will ask to see.
- Replacement windows must have a U-value of 1.4 W/m²K or better, or a Window Energy Rating of band B or above.
- Postcode district
- DY8
- Planning and building control
- Dudley Council
- From our West Bromwich base
- 8 miles
Choices to weigh up in Stourbridge
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.
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.
How much should you budget in Stourbridge?
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.
| 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.
uPVC windows in Stourbridge: 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 Stourbridge?
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.
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.
Who approves uPVC windows in Stourbridge?
You won't usually need planning permission, but the work must meet Building Regulations. Building control in Stourbridge is provided by Dudley Council or a registered building control approver, and some work is self-certified by registered installers.
uPVC windows near Stourbridge
Other work we do in Stourbridge
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- Porches in Stourbridge
- Flat roofing in Stourbridge
- Kitchen makeovers in Stourbridge
- Bathroom fitting in Stourbridge
- Wet rooms in Stourbridge
Every opening measured, every frame priced: book a free window survey in Stourbridge for a written, itemised quote.