New builds and self-builds · Highlands and Islands
Triple glazing for new builds and self-builds in Lerwick
New-build triple glazing for homes in Lerwick (ZE1) are surveyed and fitted by arrangement: we confirm availability first, and any travel or access costs are shown separately on your quote.
Triple glazing that gives your energy calculation headroom. 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 Lerwick
In Lerwick, midday sun in late December sits around 6° high, with roughly 5 h 49 min of daylight. For windows facing north or shaded by neighbours, cutting heat loss matters more than solar gain; on open south-facing glass, ask about a higher solar-gain unit.
Guide prices in Lerwick
| 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 are the same UK-wide; for island and remote districts, travel and access costs are added and shown separately on your quote. Your written quote fixes the price for the specification shown.
Rules for new builds and self-builds in Scotland
For a new home in Scotland, windows and doors are part of the building warrant for the build: they must average 1.6 W/m²K across all windows, doors and rooflights, with no single unit worse than 3.3. 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
You will know exactly what you are buying: the quote states the unit build-up, frame, finish, fitting work and how Building Regulations compliance is handled. On fitting day each opening is replaced and closed up before the team moves on.
- 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 Lerwick
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.
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).
Do you fit new-build triple glazing in Lerwick?
By arrangement. Lerwick (ZE1) is a remote or island district, so we confirm availability before booking a survey and show any travel or access costs separately on your quote.
How long does it take to get new-build triple glazing fitted in Lerwick?
After the survey, typical manufacture time is 6 to 12 weeks, and fitting is planned around your build programme.
Nearby
Nearest towns on our list: Kirkwall (165 km), Thurso (220 km), Wick (220 km) and Fraserburgh (279 km).
Other products in Lerwick
- 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 Lerwick: ask about a survey
Written quote fixed for the specification, with travel and access costs shown separately. No building warrant is needed for a straight replacement in Scotland; we fit to the building standards and give you a written handover pack.