North West · England
Glass & glazing in Greater Manchester
Across Greater Manchester, one enquiry gets you a written quote for any glazing job, domestic or commercial, with a free survey for new glazing.
- 40 towns covered
- Postcode areas BL, M, OL, SK, WA, WN
- Free survey for new glazing
- Free survey for new glazingMeasured on site before anything is made
- Written quoteThe price is fixed for the specification shown
- Every glazing jobGlass, windows, doors and commercial
- UK-wide coverEngland, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland
- Guarantee terms in writingSet out with every quote
Glazing services in Greater Manchester
Glass & repairs
- Replacement Glass in Greater Manchester
- Misted Glass Repair in Greater Manchester
- Emergency Glazing in Greater Manchester
- Safety Glass in Greater Manchester
- Window Repairs in Greater Manchester
- Window Film in Greater Manchester
Windows & doors
- uPVC Windows in Greater Manchester
- Aluminium Windows in Greater Manchester
- Sash Windows in Greater Manchester
- Composite Doors in Greater Manchester
- Bifold Doors in Greater Manchester
- Sliding Doors in Greater Manchester
- Secondary Glazing in Greater Manchester
- Roof Lanterns in Greater Manchester
Architectural glass
- Glass Balustrades in Greater Manchester
- Frameless Glass in Greater Manchester
- Shower Screens in Greater Manchester
- Glass Splashbacks in Greater Manchester
- Bespoke Mirrors in Greater Manchester
- Glass Roofs in Greater Manchester
Commercial
Towns we cover in Greater Manchester
- Altrincham
- Ashton-in-Makerfield
- Ashton-under-Lyne
- Atherton
- Bolton
- Bury
- Chadderton
- Cheadle Hulme
- Denton
- Droylsden
- Dukinfield
- Eccles
- Failsworth
- Farnworth
- Hazel Grove
- Heywood
- Hindley
- Hyde
- Leigh
- Manchester
- Middleton
- Old Trafford
- Oldham
- Prestwich
- Radcliffe
- Rochdale
- Royton
- Saddleworth
- Sale
- Salford
- Stalybridge
- Stockport
- Stretford
- Swinton
- Tyldesley
- Urmston
- Walkden
- Westhoughton
- Whitefield
- Wigan
Rules and planning in Greater Manchester
Approved Document L sets the minimum energy performance for replacement windows and doors in existing homes in England: a U-value of 1.4 W/m²K, or Window Energy Rating band B for windows; doors can instead meet a Door Set Energy Rating (band B, or band C for doors more than 60% glazed); rooflights need 2.2 W/m²K.
Listed buildings in England need listed building consent for most changes to historic windows or glass, and conservation areas can restrict changes visible from the street. Speak to the council's conservation officer before ordering.
In England, replacing a whole window, roof window or glazed external door is building work. It has to be notified to building control, either by an installer registered with a competent person scheme such as FENSA or Certass, or through a building notice to the council. Replacing only the glass in an existing frame is a repair and is not notifiable.
Parts of Greater Manchester are within about 17 km of the coast, where exposure to wind and salt air is worth planning for.
Ways we can help in Greater Manchester
Shower Screens in Greater Manchester
Because toughened glass cannot be cut or drilled after toughening, hinge holes, clamp positions and notches around trays or skirting are formed before the glass goes into the furnace. A panel that does not fit has to be remade, so accurate templating matters.
Shopfront Glazing in Greater Manchester
In England, large areas of clear glass in shopfronts and entrance screens that people could walk into need manifestation at two levels, 850–1000mm and 1400–1600mm above the floor. Logos, frosted bands or patterns can do the job if they contrast clearly with what is seen through the glass.
Roof Lanterns in Greater Manchester
The Rooflight Association recommends laminated glass for the inner pane of glass rooflights, because laminated glass stays bonded together if it breaks instead of dropping fragments into the room below. Toughened inner panes are still used, but laminated is the safer choice over kitchens, stairs and seating areas.
Glass Partitions in Greater Manchester
Partition systems fall into three broad types. Single-glazed frameless walls use toughened or laminated panels butt-jointed between slim tracks, double-glazed systems hold two panes with a cavity that can house blinds, and framed systems add vertical posts for extra rigidity or to carry doors.
Glazing in Greater Manchester: questions
What happens to the old glass?
We take away the old glass and packaging and dispose of it responsibly. If you would like anything kept, such as original leaded panels, tell us before the work starts.
Do I need building regulations approval?
Replacing just the glass in an existing frame is usually treated as a repair. Replacing whole windows or glazed external doors is building work, and the rules on notification differ between England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Your quote explains what applies and how it will be handled.
How do payment and deposits work?
Payment terms are set out on your written quote. For made-to-measure items a deposit may be requested before ordering, and the quote explains when the balance is due.
Do you only replace glass, or whole windows too?
Both. Many problems, such as a cracked pane, a misted sealed unit or a broken hinge, can be fixed without replacing the frame. When a frame is rotten, warped or past repair, we quote for new uPVC, aluminium or timber-effect windows and doors instead, and we say which option makes more sense for your property.
Which towns in Greater Manchester do you cover?
We cover the whole of Greater Manchester, including Manchester, Oldham, Wigan, Bolton, Stockport and Salford, across postcode areas BL, M, OL, SK, WA, WN. Enter your postcode on the quote form and we will confirm cover and arrange a free survey.
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