Fixed and picture windows · County Durham
Triple glazed fixed and picture windows in Durham
Triple glazed fixed and picture windows for homes in Durham: measured on a free survey, made to order and fitted by installation teams working for us across County Durham.
Frame a view without a cold glass wall. A fixed or picture window does not open; it is one large pane in a slim frame, used to frame a view or bring in light.
Winter light and glass choice in Durham
On the shortest day, Durham gets about 7 h 13 min of daylight and the midday sun reaches only about 12° 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 Durham
| Guide | Supply and fit, inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Fixed window uPVC, about 1500 x 1200 mm | £745 – £945 |
| Large picture window uPVC, about 2400 x 1500 mm | £1,295 – £1,695 |
| Feature window uPVC, about 3000 x 2000 mm, heavy lift | £2,295 – £2,895 |
Guide prices. Your written quote after the free survey fixes the price for the specification shown.
Rules for fixed and picture windows 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.
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 Durham
Can a fixed window be the escape window?
No. An escape window must open. We keep or add an opening window where one is needed.
How heavy is a large triple glazed pane?
Roughly 30 kg per square metre with 4 mm glass, more with thicker or laminated panes. A 3 m by 2 m unit can weigh around 180 kg.
How long does it take to get triple glazed fixed and picture windows fitted in Durham?
After the survey, typical manufacture time is 4 to 8 weeks, and most homes are fitted in 1 to 4 days.
Do you fit triple glazed fixed and picture windows in Durham?
Yes. We arrange surveys and fitting in Durham and across County Durham. Send your postcode and the windows or doors you want replaced, and we will book a free survey.
Nearby
Nearby towns on our list include Chester-le-Street (9 km), Houghton-le-Spring (10 km), Stanley (13 km) and Washington (14 km).
Other products in Durham
- 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
- 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
Fixed and picture windows in Durham: 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.