New builds and self-builds · Moray
Triple glazing for new builds and self-builds in Forres
From the first measure to the handover pack, we handle new-build triple glazing for homes in Forres and the rest of Moray.
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 Forres
Winter days in Forres are short: about 6 h 34 min of daylight on 21 December, with the sun peaking near 9°. That low angle reaches deep into south-facing rooms, so we match the glass to each elevation rather than using one spec for the whole house.
Guide prices in Forres
| 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 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.
- 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 Forres
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).
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 Forres?
In Scotland, 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.
Do you fit new-build triple glazing in Forres?
Yes. We arrange surveys and fitting in Forres and across Moray. Send your postcode and the windows or doors you want replaced, and we will book a free survey.
Nearby
Also near Forres: Nairn (16 km), Elgin (18 km), Lossiemouth (24 km) and Inverness (39 km).
Other products in Forres
- 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 Forres: 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.