Passivhaus and EnerPHit · Berkshire
Passivhaus and EnerPHit windows in Sandhurst
From the first measure to the handover pack, we handle Passivhaus and EnerPHit windows for homes in Sandhurst and the rest of Berkshire.
The windows and installation detail low-energy builds depend on. Passivhaus is a building standard from the Passive House Institute; EnerPHit is its version for retrofits.
Winter light and glass choice in Sandhurst
In Sandhurst, midday sun in late December sits around 15° high, with roughly 7 h 51 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 Sandhurst
| Guide | Supply and fit, inc VAT |
|---|---|
| uPVC low-energy window medium, deep frame, Uw about 0.8 or better | £1,395 – £1,795 |
| Timber low-energy window medium, thermally broken | £2,395 – £2,995 |
| Alu-clad timber low-energy window medium, certified-component systems on request | £2,695 – £3,395 |
Guide prices. Your written quote after the free survey fixes the price for the specification shown.
Rules for Passivhaus and EnerPHit in England
In England, replacement windows must meet 1.4 W/m²K, or a Window Energy Rating of band B or better. Replacement windows are a controlled fitting. A competent person scheme installer (such as FENSA or Certass) self-certifies the work and notifies the council within 30 days; otherwise a building control body approves it.
Before ordering: Replacing windows on a house is normally permitted development if the new ones look similar. New upper-floor windows in a side wall must be obscure glazed and fixed, or open only above 1.7 m. Flats and maisonettes have no householder permitted development rights, so a change that alters their appearance needs planning permission. An Article 4 direction in a conservation area may mean permission is needed, and listed buildings need listed building consent.
How it works
After the free survey you get a written quote naming the frame system, the glass build-up and the whole-window U-value for every item. Windows are made to order, then fitted, sealed and made good, one opening at a time.
- 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 Sandhurst
Is triple glazing enough for Passivhaus?
Triple glass is the starting point. The frame, spacers and installation all have to perform too.
What is EnerPHit?
The Passive House Institute’s standard for retrofitting existing buildings, with slightly relaxed targets compared with new Passivhaus builds.
How long does it take to get Passivhaus and EnerPHit windows fitted in Sandhurst?
After the survey, typical manufacture time is 8 to 14 weeks, and most homes are fitted in 1 to 4 days.
Do I need permission for Passivhaus and EnerPHit windows in Sandhurst?
In England, like-for-like replacements on a house are normally permitted development; flats need permission if the change alters their appearance, Article 4 areas may need permission, and listed buildings need listed building consent. Check whether your street is in a conservation area or covered by an Article 4 direction before changing the style.
Nearby
Also near Sandhurst: Crowthorne (3 km), Yateley (3 km), Camberley (3 km) and Farnborough (6 km).
Other products in Sandhurst
- 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
- Period homes and conservation areas
- Flats and apartments
Passivhaus and EnerPHit in Sandhurst: 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.