Passivhaus and EnerPHit · East Sussex
Passivhaus and EnerPHit windows in Portslade
From the first measure to the handover pack, we handle Passivhaus and EnerPHit windows for homes in Portslade and the rest of East Sussex.
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 Portslade
On the shortest day, Portslade gets about 7 h 56 min of daylight and the midday sun reaches only about 16° 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 Portslade
| 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
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 Portslade
Can you fit to my designer’s details?
Yes. We agree position, fixings and airtightness details with your designer before ordering.
Is triple glazing enough for Passivhaus?
Triple glass is the starting point. The frame, spacers and installation all have to perform too.
How long does it take to get Passivhaus and EnerPHit windows fitted in Portslade?
After the survey, typical manufacture time is 8 to 14 weeks, and most homes are fitted in 1 to 4 days.
Do you fit Passivhaus and EnerPHit windows in Portslade?
Yes. We arrange surveys and fitting in Portslade and across East Sussex. Send your postcode and the windows or doors you want replaced, and we will book a free survey.
Nearby
Also near Portslade: Hove (4 km), Brighton (6 km), Worthing (12 km) and Rottingdean (12 km).
Other products in Portslade
- 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 Portslade: 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.