uPVC windows in Streetly

What should you know before starting in Streetly?

Work like this in Streetly rarely needs planning permission, but parts of the job must meet Building Regulations — certified electrical work, ventilation or energy-efficiency standards, for example. Your quote shows how each part is signed off. If planning does come into it, say for a listed building, Walsall Council is the authority.

If your old windows have trickle vents, the new ones must have vents at least as large.
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.

Postcode district: B74
Planning and building control: Walsall Council
From our West Bromwich base: 6 miles

Choices to weigh up in Streetly

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.

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 Streetly?

Expect to budget between £380 and £2,600 per window in Streetly. 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 Streetly

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.

Do you cover Streetly?

Yes. Streetly (B74) is about 6 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.

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.

Who approves uPVC windows in Streetly?

You won't usually need planning permission, but the work must meet Building Regulations. Building control in Streetly is provided by Walsall 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 Streetly.