Warwick · Warwickshire
Sash Windows in Warwick
Need sash windows in Warwick? We can quote for timber box sashes, spring-balanced designs and uPVC sliding sashes, each made to match your openings.
- CV34
- Guide from £1,495
Replacement sash windows for homes and businesses in Warwick
Slim double glazed units let sash windows keep fine glazing bars and traditional proportions while improving thermal performance. Bars can be true divisions with individual units, or bars bonded to both faces of a single unit with a spacer bar between the panes, which looks very similar from a short distance.
Many Victorian and Georgian sashes reach low to the floor. In England, Approved Document K treats glazing within 800mm of floor level as a critical location, so the lower panes of tall sash windows usually need toughened or laminated safety glass, which should be permanently marked.
Security on sash windows comes from keyed sash locks at the meeting rails, sash stops that limit the opening for ventilation and child safety, laminated glass, and close-fitting staff and parting beads. Ground-floor sashes in older houses are often the weakest point, so locks are worth upgrading during replacement.
A traditional box sash hides cast-iron or lead weights inside the side boxes of the frame, connected to each sash by cords running over pulleys. Modern sash windows often use spiral or spring balances instead, which take up less depth and suit uPVC and some new timber designs without weight pockets.
What's included
- Weights or balances set for smooth, even sliding
- Survey recording mouldings, horns, bars and box condition
- Removal of old sashes or frames and disposal
- Made-to-measure timber or uPVC sash windows
Warwick at a glance
- Postcodes covered
- CV34 and the surrounding area, including Leamington Spa, Kenilworth and Stratford-upon-Avon
- Coast
- Warwick is well inland, around 79 km from the nearest coast, so salt exposure is not usually a factor.
- Daylight and sun
- In Warwick the midwinter sun reaches about 14° above the horizon at noon, with roughly 7.5 hours of daylight, rising to about 61° and 16.5 hours in midsummer. Glazing bars and deep frames reduce daylight, so slimmer bars and high light-transmission low-E glass help north-facing rooms. Tall south-facing sashes can let in strong summer sun; the top sash can be lowered to vent warm air out at high level.
- Access and setting
- Older rural houses often have sash openings that are out of square, with soft stone or lime plaster around them, so each window is measured individually and fitted gently. Exposed sites benefit from draught seals and robust weatherboards on the bottom sash.
- 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 Warwick
| Typical job | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| uPVC sliding sash, 900 × 1500 mm | £1,495 – £1,995 |
| Timber-effect uPVC sash, 900 × 1500 mm | £1,795 – £2,295 |
| Painted timber sash, 900 × 1500 mm | £2,595 – £3,295 |
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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.
What you can choose
Spring-balanced timber sash
Timber sashes running on concealed spring balances, giving a slimmer frame where weight pockets are not needed or space is tight.
Tilt-in sashes
Sashes that tilt inwards for cleaning upper-floor glass from inside, and can help provide an escape opening.
Replacement sashes only
New double glazed sashes fitted into your existing sound box frame, keeping original linings, architraves and plasterwork.
Sash Windows in Warwick: questions
Can I have double glazed sash windows in a listed building?
Sometimes, but listed building consent is needed for significant works, and some councils will only accept repair of the original windows or slim double glazing with matching details. Secondary glazing is often accepted where new windows are not. Speak to your council's conservation officer before ordering; we can provide drawings and specifications to support an application.
What guarantee comes with new sash windows?
Manufacturer guarantees apply to the joinery, finish, sealed units and hardware, and the terms are confirmed in writing. Cover on the paint finish often depends on regular maintenance, so check the conditions. Guarantee terms for the installation are set out in writing with your quote, so you know what is covered before agreeing to go ahead.
How much do sash windows cost?
The cost of sash windows depends on size, material, whether you replace the whole frame or only the sashes, the glazing bar pattern, the glass and the finishing details such as horns and mouldings. Timber usually costs more than uPVC, and listed building work costs more again. See the guide prices for typical ranges; the written quote fixes your price.
How long does it take to replace sash windows?
Fitting a single sash window usually takes most of a day, longer where the box frame is removed or plaster disturbed. A whole house typically takes several days on site. The windows are made to order first, and timber sashes with special details take longer to manufacture; the lead time is confirmed in writing with your quote.
Do you cover Warwick for sash windows?
Yes. We can quote for sash windows across Warwick and the surrounding Warwickshire area, including postcode districts CV34, and nearby Leamington Spa, Kenilworth and Stratford-upon-Avon. 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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