uPVC windows · Berkshire
Triple glazed uPVC windows in Reading
Triple glazed uPVC windows for homes in Reading: measured on a free survey, made to order and fitted by installation teams working for us across Berkshire.
A way to triple glaze a whole house without the timber or aluminium premium. Triple glazed uPVC windows are plastic-framed windows fitted with a sealed unit of three glass panes and two gas-filled cavities.
Winter light and glass choice in Reading
By midsummer Reading has about 16 h 38 min of daylight, but in December only around 7 h 50 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 Reading
| Guide | Supply and fit, inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Small window about 600 x 1000 mm (bathroom, landing) | £695 – £845 |
| Medium window about 1200 x 1200 mm (bedroom) | £895 – £1,095 |
| Large window about 1800 x 1200 mm (lounge) | £1,395 – £1,695 |
Guide prices. Your written quote after the free survey fixes the price for the specification shown.
Rules for uPVC windows 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
You will know exactly what you are buying: the quote states the unit build-up, frame, finish, fitting work and how Building Regulations compliance is handled. On fitting day each opening is replaced and closed up before the team moves on.
- 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 Reading
How long do uPVC windows last?
The Energy Saving Trust gives 20 to 35 years for modern glazing. The sealed units carry their own guarantee, set out on your quote.
Will triple glazed uPVC windows look bulky?
The frames look much the same as good double glazed uPVC. The glass unit is thicker, but that sits inside the frame, so from outside the difference is hard to spot.
Do you fit triple glazed uPVC windows in Reading?
Yes. We arrange surveys and fitting in Reading and across Berkshire. Send your postcode and the windows or doors you want replaced, and we will book a free survey.
Do I need permission for triple glazed uPVC windows in Reading?
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
Nearby towns on our list include Earley (5 km), Henley-on-Thames (10 km), Wokingham (11 km) and Crowthorne (16 km).
Other products in Reading
- 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
- 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
uPVC windows in Reading: 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.