Timber windows · Cambridgeshire
Triple glazed timber windows in Cambridge
Homes in Cambridge can have triple glazed timber windows supplied and fitted, with surveys arranged across Cambridgeshire including CB2.
A natural, traditional look with modern heat-loss figures. Triple glazed timber windows are made from engineered (laminated) timber, which resists warping, and glazed with a three-pane sealed unit.
Winter light and glass choice in Cambridge
In Cambridge, midday sun in late December sits around 14° high, with roughly 7 h 42 min of daylight. For windows facing north or shaded by neighbours, cutting heat loss matters more than solar gain; on open south-facing glass, ask about a higher solar-gain unit.
Guide prices in Cambridge
| Guide | Supply and fit, inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Small window about 600 x 1000 mm (bathroom, landing) | £1,295 – £1,595 |
| Medium window about 1200 x 1200 mm (bedroom) | £1,795 – £2,195 |
| Large window about 1800 x 1200 mm (lounge) | £2,695 – £3,395 |
Guide prices. Your written quote after the free survey fixes the price for the specification shown.
Rules for timber 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.
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
The surveyor measures every opening, checks ventilation, escape windows and safety-glass zones, and talks through styles. Your written quote lists each item with its glass build-up and U-value, and the price is fixed for that specification.
- 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 Cambridge
Are timber windows warmer than uPVC?
They can be. Timber insulates well, and a deep timber frame with triple glass reaches whole-window U-values around 0.8 to 1.1, similar to good uPVC.
Do timber windows need planning permission?
Replacing like-for-like windows on a house is normally permitted development, but conservation areas, Article 4 directions and listed buildings have their own rules. See our planning guide.
Do I need permission for triple glazed timber windows in Cambridge?
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 timber windows in Cambridge?
Yes. We arrange surveys and fitting in Cambridge and across Cambridgeshire. 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 Newmarket (20 km), Ely (24 km), Huntingdon (25 km) and Haverhill (26 km).
Other products in Cambridge
- uPVC windows
- Aluminium 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
- 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
Timber windows in Cambridge: 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.