New builds and self-builds · Berkshire
Triple glazing for new builds and self-builds in Reading
New-build triple glazing for homes in Reading: measured on a free survey, made to order and fitted by installation teams working for us across Berkshire.
U-values, g-values and installation details for your assessor. Triple glazing is not required by Building Regulations for new homes, but it helps a new dwelling meet its overall energy target.
Winter light and glass choice in Reading
On the shortest day, Reading gets about 7 h 50 min of daylight and the midday sun reaches only about 15° 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 Reading
| Guide | Supply and fit, zero-rated (new home) |
|---|---|
| uPVC package about 22 m2 of windows and doors | £11,195 – £13,895 |
| Aluminium package about 22 m2 of windows and doors | £18,895 – £23,595 |
| Alu-clad timber package about 22 m2 of windows and doors | £24,795 – £30,995 |
Guide prices. Your written quote after the free survey fixes the price for the specification shown.
Rules for new builds and self-builds in England
For a new home in England, windows and doors are approved as part of the build’s own building control application, not as replacements: the limiting value is 1.6 W/m²K, with 1.2 used for the design reference. The house itself needs planning permission.
VAT: supply and fitting by a VAT-registered contractor in the construction of a new home is normally zero-rated, so new-build guide prices are shown without VAT; supply-only purchases carry 20% VAT, which self-builders can usually reclaim through HMRC’s DIY housebuilders scheme.
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.
- 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 Reading
How much does a self-build window package cost?
For about 22 m² of windows and doors, our guide starts at £11,195 in uPVC and £18,895 in aluminium, fitted and zero-rated (new home).
Can you price from drawings?
Yes. Send your drawings or window schedule and we will price a package, then confirm sizes on site before manufacture.
Do you fit new-build triple glazing in Reading?
Yes. We arrange surveys and fitting in Reading and across Berkshire. Send your postcode and the windows or doors you want replaced, and we will book a free survey.
How long does it take to get new-build triple glazing fitted in Reading?
After the survey, typical manufacture time is 6 to 12 weeks, and fitting is planned around your build programme.
Nearby
We also cover nearby Earley (5 km), Henley-on-Thames (10 km), Wokingham (11 km) and Crowthorne (16 km).
Other products in Reading
- 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
- Period homes and conservation areas
- Flats and apartments
- Passivhaus and EnerPHit
New builds and self-builds in Reading: 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.