Cricklewood · Greater London
Aluminium Windows in Cricklewood
If your windows in Cricklewood are faded, draughty or hard to lock, we can survey them and quote for slim, low-maintenance aluminium replacements.
- NW2
- NW6
- NW11
- Guide from £925
Aluminium windows across Cricklewood
Aluminium is strong enough to hold large, heavy glass units in narrow frames, so sightlines are slimmer than uPVC of the same size. That means more glass and more daylight from the same opening, which suits modern extensions, wide picture windows and slim replacements for old steel windows.
Powder-coated aluminium does not need painting, but it does need cleaning. Wash frames with warm water and a mild detergent a few times a year, rinse, and avoid abrasive pads or solvents. Clean more often near the sea or busy roads, where salt and grime sit on the surface for longer.
The price of aluminium windows depends on the size and number of frames, the profile system, opening sashes, colour and finish, glass specification and access. Dual colours, special finishes, glazing bars and triple glazing add cost. See the guide prices for typical ranges, and the written quote fixes your figure.
Security on aluminium windows comes from multi-point locking, internally glazed beads, lockable handles and robust hinges. For easily accessible windows in new homes in England, Approved Document Q expects security to the PAS 24 standard, and specifying the same for ground-floor replacements is a sensible precaution.
What you get
- Fitting, sealing and finishing the reveals neatly
- Survey, measuring and structural check of each opening
- Sealed double or triple glazed units to specification
- Thermally broken aluminium frames powder coated to order
Cricklewood at a glance
- Postcodes covered
- NW2, NW6, NW11 and the surrounding area, including Willesden, Finchley and Camden
- Coast
- Cricklewood is well inland, around 42 km from the nearest coast, so salt exposure is not usually a factor.
- Daylight and sun
- In Cricklewood the midwinter sun reaches about 15° above the horizon at noon, with roughly 7.6 hours of daylight, rising to about 62° and 16.4 hours in midsummer. Slim aluminium frames let more daylight through the same opening. Large south or west-facing panes can overheat rooms, so solar-control glass may help, while north-facing rooms benefit from high light-transmission low-E glass that keeps heat in during short winter days.
- Access and setting
- Large aluminium units are heavy, so city jobs need planned unloading, parking and sometimes lifting gear or extra hands for upper floors. Flats need freeholder consent and planning permission, and conservation areas often control frame colour and glazing bar patterns.
- Rules in England
- Approved Document K requires safety glass in critical locations in England: glazing in doors and in side panels within 300 mm of a door, up to 1500 mm above floor level, and any glazing in walls or partitions up to 800 mm above floor level.
Guide prices in Cricklewood
| Typical job | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Casement window, 900 × 1050 mm | £925 – £1,195 |
| Casement window, 1200 × 1200 mm | £1,095 – £1,395 |
| Large window, 1800 × 1500 mm | £1,495 – £1,995 |
| Slimline heritage style, 1200 × 1200 mm | £1,295 – £1,695 |
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Approved Document F covers ventilation. Replacing windows should not leave a room with worse background ventilation than before, which is why replacement windows often include trickle vents.
Specification choices
Casement windows
Side-hung, top-hung or fixed sashes in slim aluminium frames, suiting most houses and extensions, with flush or stepped sash designs.
Flush casement
Sashes sit level with the outer frame for a clean, timber-like look, often chosen for period-style or contemporary homes.
Glass upgrades
Triple glazing, laminated acoustic glass, solar-control coatings or obscure glass, chosen per window to suit the room and elevation.
Aluminium Windows in Cricklewood: questions
Are aluminium windows better than uPVC?
Neither is better for every home; they suit different priorities. Aluminium gives slimmer frames, larger glass areas, a hard-wearing powder-coated finish and a wide colour choice. uPVC usually costs less and has chunkier frames. Both can meet the energy standard for replacement windows when specified correctly, so compare the certified ratings, the look you want and the guide prices.
Are aluminium windows secure?
Aluminium windows can be very secure, because the metal is strong and the frames carry multi-point locks, internal glazing beads and lockable handles. For easily accessible windows in new homes in England, Approved Document Q expects PAS 24 security. Asking for windows tested to that standard is a good benchmark when replacing ground-floor windows in an existing home.
How much do aluminium windows cost?
The cost of aluminium windows depends on the number and size of windows, the profile system, how many sashes open, the colour and finish, the glass and the access. They generally cost more than equivalent uPVC because of the material and factory coating. See the guide prices for typical ranges; the written quote fixes the price for your exact specification.
Do aluminium windows get condensation on the frames?
Modern thermally broken aluminium windows are far less prone to frame condensation than older aluminium windows made without a thermal break. Condensation can still form on any window if a room is humid and poorly ventilated, so trickle vents, extractor fans and sensible heating still matter. Warm-edge spacer bars also help keep the edges of the glass warmer.
Do you cover Cricklewood for aluminium windows?
Yes. We can quote for aluminium windows across Cricklewood and the surrounding Greater London area, including postcode districts NW2, NW6 and NW11, and nearby Willesden, Finchley and Camden. Start with your postcode on the quote form and a glazier will arrange a free survey before giving you a written quote.
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