Fixed and picture windows · Dorset
Triple glazed fixed and picture windows in Poole
Triple glazed fixed and picture windows for homes in Poole: measured on a free survey, made to order and fitted by installation teams working for us across Dorset.
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 Poole
By midsummer Poole has about 16 h 29 min of daylight, but in December only around 7 h 58 min, with the noon sun at about 16°. Triple glazing keeps more heat in during those long, dark months; big south and west windows may suit solar-control glass for summer.
Guide prices in Poole
| 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
England requires replacement windows to achieve 1.4 W/m²K, or a Window Energy Rating of band B or better, which good triple glazing passes comfortably. 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.
- 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 Poole
Is a picture window worth triple glazing?
Big panes lose a lot of heat and can feel cold to sit near. Triple glazing keeps the inner pane warmer, which makes the space by the window more comfortable.
Do fixed windows need trickle vents?
The room still needs ventilation. If the fixed window replaces one with vents, ventilation must be provided another way, for example a vented frame or an adjacent opener.
How long does it take to get triple glazed fixed and picture windows fitted in Poole?
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 Poole?
Yes. We arrange surveys and fitting in Poole and across Dorset. 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 Bournemouth (7 km), Wimborne Minster (8 km), Ferndown (12 km) and Christchurch (14 km).
Other products in Poole
- 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 Poole: 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.