Greater Manchester · England

Aluminium Windows in Greater Manchester

Aluminium windows in Greater Manchester give slimmer frames and more glass than most alternatives, and our glaziers survey every opening before you receive a fixed written quote.

Guide from £925
40 towns covered
Postcode areas BL, M, OL, SK, WA, WN

Steel look aluminium windows in Greater Manchester: what to know

Aluminium windows can be fitted with trickle vents in the frame head, which matters because in England, Approved Document F expects ventilation after window replacement to be no worse than before. The glazier records the existing vents at survey and sizes new ones to suit each room.

Modern aluminium window frames contain a thermal break: strips of low-conductivity material, usually polyamide, that separate the inner and outer aluminium. Without it, heat passes straight through the metal. Older aluminium windows made without thermal breaks are a common cause of cold frames and streaming condensation.

Aluminium windows are fabricated to order: profiles are cut, coated, assembled and glazed to the survey sizes. Lead times can be longer than for standard white uPVC, particularly for special colours or steel-look designs, and the expected timescale is confirmed in writing when you accept the quote.

Steel-look aluminium windows reproduce the slim frames and glazing bars of traditional metal windows while adding a thermal break and double glazing. They are often chosen to replace failing original steel windows in 1930s houses, though conservation areas and listed buildings may need consent for the change.

White rendered house with slim grey aluminium windows and a large picture window

Towns we cover for aluminium windows in Greater Manchester

Choose your town for local details, nearby areas and the postcode districts we cover.

What applies in Greater Manchester

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.

Replacing windows and doors with similar ones is usually permitted development for houses in England. Flats, listed buildings and homes in conservation areas or covered by an Article 4 direction can need permission, so check with the council first.

Parts of Greater Manchester are within about 17 km of the coast, where exposure to wind and salt air is worth planning for. Salt air attacks metal finishes, so aluminium windows near the coast need a coating and pretreatment suited to marine exposure, stainless or protected hardware, and more frequent washing. Check that the coating terms allow for a coastal site before ordering.

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.

Guide prices

Guide prices inc VAT for typical jobs. Remote and island locations are quoted by arrangement. Your written quote fixes the price after measuring.
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

Choosing your aluminium windows

Steel-look windows

Very slim frames with glazing bars that mimic traditional metal windows, adding thermal performance and double glazing to the classic look.

Tilt and turn

Inward-opening sashes that tilt for secure ventilation or swing open for cleaning and escape, useful for flats and high floors.

Flush casement

Sashes sit level with the outer frame for a clean, timber-like look, often chosen for period-style or contemporary homes.

Dual-colour powder coat

A different colour inside and out, such as anthracite grey outside with white inside, from a wide range of RAL colours and textures.

Aluminium Windows in Greater Manchester: 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.

What guarantee do aluminium windows come with?

Manufacturer guarantees apply to the frames, powder coating, hardware and sealed units, and the terms are confirmed in writing. Coating cover often depends on the site environment and on regular cleaning, so read the conditions. Guarantee terms for the installation are set out in writing with your quote, before you agree to go ahead.

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.

How long does it take to install aluminium windows?

Most single windows are fitted within a day, and a typical house takes a few days on site depending on the number of windows and the access. The longer part is manufacturing, because frames are cut, coated and glazed to the survey sizes. The expected lead time is confirmed in writing when you accept the quote.

Which parts of Greater Manchester do you cover for aluminium windows?

We cover the whole of Greater Manchester, including Manchester, Oldham, Wigan, Bolton and Stockport, and postcode areas BL, M, OL, SK, WA, WN. Building rules for aluminium windows here follow the regulations for England. Enter your postcode on the quote form and we will confirm cover; then a glazier will arrange a free survey before giving you a written quote.

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