Bay and bow windows · West Midlands
Triple glazed bay and bow windows in Birmingham
Triple glazed bay and bow windows for homes in Birmingham: measured on a free survey, made to order and fitted by installation teams working for us across the West Midlands.
Coupled triple glazed frames with bay poles where the load needs them. 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 Birmingham
By midsummer Birmingham has about 16 h 50 min of daylight, but in December only around 7 h 39 min, with the noon sun at about 14°. Triple glazing keeps more heat in during those long, dark months; big south and west windows may suit solar-control glass for summer.
Guide prices in Birmingham
| 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.
Before ordering: 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
We start with a survey, not a sales pitch: measurements, the structure above any bays, trickle-vent needs and escape windows. The quote that follows fixes the price, and anything unexpected on the day is agreed with you first.
- Guide prices published, not hidden
- No pressure: the quote is yours to keep
- Frames, glass and fitting in one contract
- Advice on planning and consents before you order
Questions from Birmingham
Can I change a bay to a flat window?
That is a structural and planning change, not a like-for-like replacement. Ask and we will explain what it involves.
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 Birmingham?
After the survey, typical manufacture time is 5 to 8 weeks, and most homes are fitted in 1 to 4 days.
Do I need permission for triple glazed bay and bow windows in Birmingham?
In England, like-for-like replacements on a house are normally permitted development; flats need permission if the change alters their appearance, Article 4 areas may need permission, and listed buildings need listed building consent. Check whether your street is in a conservation area or covered by an Article 4 direction before changing the style.
Nearby
Also near Birmingham: Aston (2 km), Smethwick (5 km), Washwood Heath (5 km) and Acocks Green (7 km).
Other products in Birmingham
- 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 Birmingham: 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.