Period homes and conservation areas · Edinburgh and the Lothians
Triple glazing for period homes and conservation areas in Edinburgh
Homes in Edinburgh can have period-style triple glazing supplied and fitted, with surveys arranged across Edinburgh and the Lothians including EH1.
Flush casements and sashes that councils tend to accept. In a conservation area, replacing windows on a house is often permitted development if the new windows look similar to the old ones, but councils can remove those rights with an Article 4 direction.
Winter light and glass choice in Edinburgh
By midsummer Edinburgh has about 17 h 37 min of daylight, but in December only around 6 h 58 min, with the noon sun at about 11°. 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 Edinburgh
| Guide | Supply and fit, inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Flush casement, woodgrain uPVC medium window | £1,295 – £1,595 |
| Timber flush casement medium window | £2,295 – £2,895 |
| Timber sliding sash medium sash window | £3,395 – £4,195 |
Guide prices. Your written quote after the free survey fixes the price for the specification shown.
Rules for period homes and conservation areas in Scotland
In Scotland, replacement windows must meet 1.6 W/m²K. Replacing a window or door, frame and all, does not need a building warrant, but the work must still meet the building standards.
Planning: Since May 2024, replacement windows on houses are widely permitted development, including in many conservation areas, with front elevations expected to match the existing closely; your council tells you if prior notification applies. Flats outside conservation areas generally need permission only if the opening size changes. Listed buildings need listed building consent.
How it works
The surveyor measures every opening, checks ventilation, escape windows and safety-glass zones, and talks through styles. Your written quote lists each item with its glass build-up and U-value, and the price is fixed for that specification.
- Free survey and a written quote fixed for the specification
- Glass build-up and whole-window U-value on every quote
- Written handover pack at the end of the job
- Guarantees on frames, units and fitting in writing
Questions from Edinburgh
Can I have triple glazing in a conservation area?
Often yes, if the new windows match the look of the old ones and there is no Article 4 direction. Check with your council first.
Can I put triple glazing in a listed building?
Usually not as a replacement. Listed building consent is needed and is often refused for original windows. Secondary glazing is the common alternative.
How long does it take to get period-style triple glazing fitted in Edinburgh?
After the survey, typical manufacture time is 6 to 10 weeks, and most homes are fitted in 1 to 4 days.
Do you fit period-style triple glazing in Edinburgh?
Yes. We arrange surveys and fitting in Edinburgh and across Edinburgh and the Lothians. Send your postcode and the windows or doors you want replaced, and we will book a free survey.
Nearby
Also near Edinburgh: Musselburgh (9 km), Dalkeith (10 km), Kirkcaldy (18 km) and Dunfermline (21 km).
Other products in Edinburgh
- uPVC windows
- Aluminium windows
- Timber windows
- Alu-clad timber windows
- Casement windows
- Flush casement windows
- Tilt and turn windows
- Sash windows
- Bay and bow 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
- Flats and apartments
- Passivhaus and EnerPHit
Period homes and conservation areas in Edinburgh: book your free survey
Written quote fixed for the specification, after a free survey. No building warrant is needed for a straight replacement in Scotland; we fit to the building standards and give you a written handover pack.