Bay and bow windows · Dorset
Triple glazed bay and bow windows in Christchurch
Looking at triple glazed bay and bow windows for a home in Christchurch? We survey, quote and fit across Dorset, and the BH23 postcode district is part of that.
Warmer front rooms on 1930s and Victorian homes. A bay window projects out from the wall in angled sections; a bow window curves in more, shallower sections.
Winter light and glass choice in Christchurch
On the shortest day, Christchurch gets about 7 h 57 min of daylight and the midday sun reaches only about 16° above the horizon. Low winter sun means north-facing rooms here gain little solar heat, which is where triple glazing’s lower heat loss helps most.
Guide prices in Christchurch
| Guide | Supply and fit, inc VAT |
|---|---|
| 3-light bay three windows, about 2.7 m across | £2,995 – £3,795 |
| 5-light bay or bow five windows, about 3.5 m across | £3,795 – £4,695 |
| Two-storey bay ground and first-floor bays | £5,995 – £7,495 |
Guide prices. Your written quote after the free survey fixes the price for the specification shown.
Rules for bay and bow windows in England
The rules for replacement windows in England are set by Approved Document L (2021 edition, with 2023 amendments): 1.4 W/m²K, or a Window Energy Rating of band B or better. Replacement windows are a controlled fitting. A competent person scheme installer (such as FENSA or Certass) self-certifies the work and notifies the council within 30 days; otherwise a building control body approves it.
Planning: Replacing windows on a house is normally permitted development if the new ones look similar. New upper-floor windows in a side wall must be obscure glazed and fixed, or open only above 1.7 m. Flats and maisonettes have no householder permitted development rights, so a change that alters their appearance needs planning permission. An Article 4 direction in a conservation area may mean permission is needed, and listed buildings need listed building consent.
How it works
After the free survey you get a written quote naming the frame system, the glass build-up and the whole-window U-value for every item. Windows are made to order, then fitted, sealed and made good, one opening at a time.
- Every opening measured, including escape and vent needs
- Frames rated for the weight of triple glass
- Old windows removed and taken away
- Each opening closed up the same day
Questions from Christchurch
Will the bay be warmer?
Yes. Replacing old double or single glazing in a bay with triple glazing cuts heat loss through the glass and makes the glass surface warmer, so the room feels less draughty.
How much does a triple glazed bay window cost?
Our guide starts at £2,995 for a three-light uPVC bay, fitted and inc VAT; UK quotes run from about £2,000 to £4,500.
How long does it take to get triple glazed bay and bow windows fitted in Christchurch?
After the survey, typical manufacture time is 5 to 8 weeks, and most homes are fitted in 1 to 4 days.
Do you fit triple glazed bay and bow windows in Christchurch?
Yes. We arrange surveys and fitting in Christchurch and across Dorset. Send your postcode and the windows or doors you want replaced, and we will book a free survey.
Nearby
Nearby towns on our list include Bournemouth (7 km), New Milton (8 km), Ferndown (12 km) and Poole (14 km).
Other products in Christchurch
- uPVC windows
- Aluminium windows
- Timber windows
- Alu-clad timber windows
- Casement windows
- Flush casement windows
- Tilt and turn windows
- Sash windows
- Fixed and picture windows
- Composite front doors
- French doors
- Sliding patio doors
- Bifold doors
- Glass-only replacement
- Acoustic triple glazing
- Security glazing
- Whole-house replacement
- New builds and self-builds
- Period homes and conservation areas
- Flats and apartments
- Passivhaus and EnerPHit
Bay and bow windows in Christchurch: book your free survey
Written quote fixed for the specification, after a free survey. Building Regulations sign-off by a competent person scheme installer or building control, as the law requires in England.