Fixed and picture windows · Scotland
Triple glazed fixed and picture windows in Edinburgh and the Lothians
Homes across Edinburgh and the Lothians, including Edinburgh, Livingston and Haddington, can have triple glazed fixed and picture windows measured, made to order and fitted.
The best energy performance of any window type: no opening gaps. 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.
Guide prices across Edinburgh and the Lothians
Fixed window
uPVC, about 1500 x 1200 mm
£745 – £945inc VAT · £620 – £790 ex VAT
- Triple glazed throughout
- Old frames removed and taken away
- Fitted, sealed and made good
Large picture window
uPVC, about 2400 x 1500 mm
£1,295 – £1,695inc VAT · £1,080 – £1,410 ex VAT
- Triple glazed throughout
- Old frames removed and taken away
- Fitted, sealed and made good
Feature window
uPVC, about 3000 x 2000 mm, heavy lift
£2,295 – £2,895inc VAT · £1,910 – £2,410 ex VAT
- Triple glazed throughout
- Old frames removed and taken away
- Fitted, sealed and made good
Guide prices, supply and fit. The written quote after your survey fixes the price for the specification shown; anything extra is agreed with you first.
Towns in Edinburgh and the Lothians
Rules in Scotland
In Scotland, replacement windows must meet 1.6 W/m²K. Replacing a window or door, frame and all, does not need a building warrant, but the work must still meet the building standards.
Planning: Since May 2024, replacement windows on houses are widely permitted development, including in many conservation areas, with front elevations expected to match the existing closely; your council tells you if prior notification applies. Flats outside conservation areas generally need permission only if the opening size changes. 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.
- 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
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.
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.
Do you cover all of Edinburgh and the Lothians?
We arrange surveys and fitting across Edinburgh and the Lothians.
Do I need permission for triple glazed fixed and picture windows in Scotland?
In Scotland, replacement windows on houses are widely permitted development since May 2024, with front elevations expected to match closely; listed buildings need consent.
Fixed and picture windows in nearby areas of Scotland
- Fife
- Forth Valley
- Scottish Borders
- Lanarkshire
- Perth and Kinross
- Glasgow and the Clyde
- Angus and Dundee
- Ayrshire
- Dumfries and Galloway
- Argyll and Bute
Other products in Edinburgh and the Lothians
- 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 across Edinburgh and the Lothians
Written quote fixed for the specification, after a free survey. No building warrant is needed for a straight replacement in Scotland; we fit to the building standards and give you a written handover pack.