Ask a Trade: Window Specialists

How much more effective are double glazed windows in comparison with traditional windows? Can I expect it to substantially improve my home security or will it in reality, act as a relatively minor improvement?

What is the cause of foggy glass in a window? Can this be fixed? Do I simply need to replace the window with foggy glass?

What are the best designs and materials for a window when it comes to security? How else could I make windows more secure? Thank you for your time, I look forward to hearing your response.

I am based in the English midlands and I’m interested in having casement windows fitted by a professional contractor. What sort of quote should I expect from a window fitter to have four of these windows fitted in place of my pre-existing windows? What would the supply and labour costs come to in total? Also, what are some of the best manufacturers/providers I should look into or contact regarding casement windows? Preferably I’d like to find manufacturers who provide these windows online and with home delivery. I visit my elderly mother often so I don’t want to take any risks with regards to covid-19.

My garden is 30 square metres in size. I'd like to have a home observatory installed. What type of home observatories are there that I could choose from?

How much do awning windows cost per supply costs? I’d like to purchase average quality awning windows and install them myself.

Cost to take out window and replace with upvc french doors and to include 2 glass side panels both with top openers. To make good , plastering and to take away the old window and bricks. Rough measurements are width 2380 x height 1200 mm

Will I need planning permission to have a garden observatory installed? I’ve been searching online and I have found one that I’m interested in. I’m considering having one fitted with a height of 2.5 metres. Is this the sort of job that can be done without planning permission or will I require approval? If the latter is true, briefly, how do I go about the process of getting approval?

How much would it cost to have eight slider windows fitted throughout my home? I’d like to have the existing windows replaced. I am based in London and I’d be looking to have mid-quality windows fitted. What sort of price range am I looking at from a professional window fitter?

My partner and I would like to have double glazed windows fitted to our home. We are looking to replace 8 windows in total. We are based in the northeast of England. How much can we expect to pay for this job in total? What will the cost of the windows and the labour costs end up each? How about the cost to have the old windows removed?