Passivhaus and EnerPHit · Greater London
Passivhaus and EnerPHit windows in Chalk Farm
Passivhaus and EnerPHit windows for homes in Chalk Farm: measured on a free survey, made to order and fitted by installation teams working for us across Greater London.
Certified-component systems on request, with data for PHPP. Passivhaus is a building standard from the Passive House Institute; EnerPHit is its version for retrofits.
Winter light and glass choice in Chalk Farm
On the shortest day, Chalk Farm gets about 7 h 49 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 Chalk Farm
| 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
The rules for replacement windows in England are set by Approved Document L (2021 edition, with 2023 amendments): 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.
Planning: 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 Chalk Farm
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 Chalk Farm?
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 Chalk Farm?
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 Chalk Farm: Camden Town (0 km), Holloway (2 km), Archway (3 km) and Kilburn (3 km).
Other products in Chalk Farm
- 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 Chalk Farm: 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.