Fixed and picture windows · Kent
Triple glazed fixed and picture windows in Tunbridge Wells
From the first measure to the handover pack, we handle triple glazed fixed and picture windows for homes in Tunbridge Wells and the rest of Kent.
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 Tunbridge Wells
By midsummer Tunbridge Wells has about 16 h 34 min of daylight, but in December only around 7 h 53 min, with the noon sun at about 15°. 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 Tunbridge Wells
| 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.
- 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 Tunbridge Wells
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 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 I need permission for triple glazed fixed and picture windows in Tunbridge Wells?
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.
Do you fit triple glazed fixed and picture windows in Tunbridge Wells?
Yes. We arrange surveys and fitting in Tunbridge Wells and across Kent. 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 Tonbridge (7 km), Crowborough (11 km), Sevenoaks (16 km) and East Grinstead (19 km).
Other products in Tunbridge Wells
- 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 Tunbridge Wells: 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.