Solihull · West Midlands
uPVC Windows in Solihull
Looking for uPVC windows in Solihull? We can quote for white, coloured and woodgrain frames, with casement, tilt and turn or sliding sash openings to suit your home.
- B91
- B92
- B90
- Guide from £565
About uPVC casement windows in Solihull
uPVC frames need washing a few times a year with warm soapy water and a drop of light oil on hinges and locking points. Drainage slots along the bottom of the outer frame let rainwater escape, so keep them clear of dirt and leaves to stop water collecting in the cill.
Some upstairs windows are escape routes in a fire. In England, the Approved Document B guidance for an escape window is a clear openable area of at least 0.33 m², at least 450mm high and 450mm wide, with the bottom of the opening no more than 1100mm above the floor.
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.
The price of uPVC windows depends mainly on size, the number of opening sashes, frame colour, glass specification and hardware. Bay windows, openings that need a tower or scaffold, and difficult removal of old frames add labour. See the guide prices for typical ranges; your written quote fixes the exact figure.
What a typical job includes
- Fitting, packing and fixing into the existing opening
- Written guarantee terms and advice on building regulations sign-off
- Sealing inside and out, with trims to make good
- Removal and disposal of the old windows
Solihull at a glance
- Postcodes covered
- B91, B92, B90 and the surrounding area, including Shirley, Acocks Green and Washwood Heath
- Coast
- Solihull is well inland, around 82 km from the nearest coast, so salt exposure is not usually a factor.
- Daylight and sun
- In Solihull 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
- In terraced streets and flats, old frames are usually removed and new ones fitted from inside to avoid scaffold. Parking for the van, access through communal areas, leaseholder consent and the lack of permitted development rights for flats all need checking before ordering.
- 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 Solihull
| 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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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.
Options to choose between
Georgian or astragal bars
Bars set between the panes or applied to the faces of the glass for a traditional divided-pane look.
Tilt and turn
Opens inwards from the side for cleaning or escape, or tilts from the top for secure ventilation; practical for flats and upper floors.
Woodgrain and colour foils
Grey, black, cream or woodgrain foils on one or both faces, so the frames can match a door or suit an older house.
uPVC Windows in Solihull: questions
Can I fit uPVC windows myself?
You can, but the work still has to meet building regulations. In England and Wales, without an installer registered with a competent person scheme you need building control approval and inspection. Accurate measuring, correct packing, fixing and sealing all affect weather performance and how the locks work, and mistakes are hard to put right because frames are made to size and cannot be returned.
Can uPVC windows be fitted in a conservation area or listed building?
Sometimes, but consent may be needed first. Listed buildings need listed building consent for significant works, and conservation areas or Article 4 directions often restrict changes to front windows. Woodgrain foils or uPVC sliding sashes can occasionally satisfy a planning officer. Check with your council before ordering; the council can tell you what an application needs, and we can provide product details and specifications to support it.
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.
What guarantee comes with new uPVC windows?
Manufacturer guarantees apply to new frames, sealed units and hardware, and the terms are confirmed in writing. Guarantee terms for the installation are set out in writing with your quote, so you know what is covered and for how long before you commit. Keep this paperwork with your building regulations certificate, because buyers' solicitors usually ask for both.
Do you cover Solihull for uPVC windows?
Yes. We can quote for uPVC windows across Solihull and the surrounding West Midlands area, including postcode districts B91, B92 and B90, and nearby Shirley, Acocks Green and Washwood Heath. 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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