Lichfield · Staffordshire
uPVC Windows in Lichfield
Homes in Lichfield with rotting timber or failing frames can switch to low-maintenance uPVC windows that never need painting and lock at several points.
- WS13
- Guide from £565
Lichfield: white uPVC windows
Low-level glass needs safety glazing. In England, Approved Document K treats any glazed panel within 800mm of the floor as a critical location, so a full-height pane, a low picture window or glass beside a door usually needs toughened or laminated glass, permanently marked to show its classification.
uPVC no longer means white only. Frames can be foiled in woodgrain or solid colours such as grey, black or cream, often outside only with white inside. Foils are bonded at the factory and should be cleaned with a soft cloth and mild detergent, because abrasive pads and solvents mark the surface.
When windows are replaced in England, Approved Document F expects the room's ventilation to be no worse than before. That usually means trickle vents in the head of the new frames, sized to the room, so the glazier records whether the old windows had vents and specifies the new ones to suit.
Bay windows need extra care. Some older bays carry load from the wall or roof above, so the glazier checks the support before removal and may fit bay poles or ask for structural advice. Replacing a window in the same opening is different from widening it, which needs a new lintel.
What's included
- Survey and measurement of every opening
- Removal and disposal of the old windows
- Sealing inside and out, with trims to make good
- Made-to-measure frames with sealed double glazed units
Lichfield at a glance
- Postcodes covered
- WS13 and the surrounding area, including Burntwood, Tamworth and Aldridge
- Coast
- Lichfield is well inland, around 95 km from the nearest coast, so salt exposure is not usually a factor.
- Daylight and sun
- In Lichfield the midwinter sun reaches about 14° above the horizon at noon, with roughly 7.4 hours of daylight, rising to about 61° and 16.6 hours in midsummer. uPVC frames are bulkier than aluminium, so they take a little more glass area from small windows. On south and west elevations, solar-control or neutral low-E glass limits overheating, while north-facing rooms benefit from high light-transmission glass and warm-edge spacers that reduce condensation.
- Access and setting
- Older rural cottages often have irregular openings, thick walls and timber lintels, so every frame is measured individually and the support above each opening is checked. Exposed hillside and open-field sites benefit from reinforced frames and careful sealing against driving rain.
- 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 Lichfield
| Typical job | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Casement window, 900 × 1050 mm | £565 – £725 |
| Casement window, 1200 × 1200 mm | £665 – £855 |
| Large window, 1800 × 1200 mm | £805 – £995 |
| Anthracite or woodgrain, 1200 × 1200 mm | £785 – £995 |
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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.
Specification choices
Double or triple glazing
Low-E double glazing suits most homes; triple glazing adds a third pane for lower heat loss and quieter rooms, but units are heavier.
Obscure and acoustic glass
Patterned or satin glass for bathrooms and street-facing rooms, and laminated acoustic glass to reduce traffic noise.
Casement windows
Side-hung or top-hung sashes on friction hinges, suiting most houses, with easy-clean hinges that let upper-floor glass be cleaned from inside.
uPVC Windows in Lichfield: questions
Will fitting new windows damage my plaster or decor?
Some disturbance is normal, but it is usually limited to the edges of each opening. The glazier cuts out the old frame, fits the new one and finishes the inside with trims, sealant or filler. Older frames set deep into plaster may need some plaster repair, and we flag that at survey so it is covered in the quote.
How long does it take to fit uPVC windows?
Most single windows are changed within a day, and a typical house usually takes a few days. Bays, large picture windows and openings that need a tower or scaffold take longer. Manufacturing comes first, because every frame is made to the survey measurements, and the lead time is confirmed with your quote.
Should I choose double or triple glazing?
Well-specified double glazing with low-E glass and warm-edge spacers can meet the energy standard for replacement windows, and the certified rating confirms it. Triple glazing adds a third pane, which helps on cold, noisy or north-facing elevations, but the units are heavier and need frames designed for them. We can quote both so you can compare.
Are uPVC windows secure?
Modern uPVC windows can be very secure when they have multi-point locks, internal glazing beads, key-locking handles and laminated glass where needed. PAS 24 is the security standard expected for easily accessible windows in new homes in England. Ask for ground-floor windows tested to it, and avoid frames where the glass is beaded from outside.
Do you cover Lichfield for uPVC windows?
Yes. We can quote for uPVC windows across Lichfield and the surrounding Staffordshire area, including postcode districts WS13, and nearby Burntwood, Tamworth and Aldridge. 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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