New builds and self-builds · Kent
Triple glazing for new builds and self-builds in Rochester
From the first measure to the handover pack, we handle new-build triple glazing for homes in Rochester and the rest of Kent.
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 Rochester
On the shortest day, Rochester 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 Rochester
| 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.
- 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 Rochester
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.
Is triple glazing mandatory for new builds?
No. Neither the current rules nor the Future Homes Standard make it compulsory. Triple glazing helps meet the overall energy target.
Do I need permission for new-build triple glazing in Rochester?
In England, a new home needs planning permission, and its windows and doors are approved through the build’s own Building Regulations application rather than as replacements.
How long does it take to get new-build triple glazing fitted in Rochester?
After the survey, typical manufacture time is 6 to 12 weeks, and fitting is planned around your build programme.
Nearby
We also cover nearby Chatham (2 km), Strood (2 km), Gillingham (3 km) and Gravesend (11 km).
Other products in Rochester
- 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 Rochester: 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.