Glass-only replacement · Dorset
Triple glazed sealed unit replacement in Christchurch
Triple glazed replacement sealed units for homes in Christchurch: measured on a free survey, made to order and fitted by installation teams working for us across Dorset.
Triple units for frames that can take them; better double units when they cannot. Sealed unit replacement means changing only the glass in an existing frame.
Winter light and glass choice in Christchurch
On the shortest day, Christchurch gets about 7 h 57 min of daylight and the midday sun reaches only about 16° 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 Christchurch
| Guide | Supply and fit, inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Small unit up to about 0.6 m2, frame checked first | £145 – £195 |
| Medium unit about 0.6 to 1.2 m2 | £195 – £245 |
| Large unit about 1.2 to 2 m2 | £295 – £395 |
Guide prices. Your written quote after the free survey fixes the price for the specification shown.
Rules for glass-only replacement 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 Christchurch
Why are my windows misting between the panes?
The seal around the unit has failed and moist air has got in. Only replacing the unit fixes it.
How much does a triple glazed sealed unit cost?
Where a frame can take one, our guide starts at £145 fitted for a small unit, inc VAT. Published UK figures of about £90 to £220 per unit are mostly for double units; triple units cost more.
How long does it take to get triple glazed replacement sealed units fitted in Christchurch?
After the survey, typical manufacture time is 1 to 2 weeks for units, and replacing the units usually takes a few hours to a day.
Do I need permission for triple glazed replacement sealed units in Christchurch?
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
We also cover nearby Bournemouth (7 km), New Milton (8 km), Ferndown (12 km) and Poole (14 km).
Other products in Christchurch
- 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
- Acoustic triple glazing
- Security glazing
- Whole-house replacement
- New builds and self-builds
- Period homes and conservation areas
- Flats and apartments
- Passivhaus and EnerPHit
Glass-only replacement in Christchurch: 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.