uPVC windows · Scottish Borders
Triple glazed uPVC windows in Galashiels
Triple glazed uPVC windows for homes in Galashiels: measured on a free survey, made to order and fitted by installation teams working for us across the Scottish Borders.
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 Galashiels
Winter days in Galashiels are short: about 7 h 02 min of daylight on 21 December, with the sun peaking near 11°. That low angle reaches deep into south-facing rooms, so we match the glass to each elevation rather than using one spec for the whole house.
Guide prices in Galashiels
| 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 Scotland
Scotland requires replacement windows to achieve 1.6 W/m²K, which good triple glazing passes comfortably. Replacing a window or door, frame and all, does not need a building warrant, but the work must still meet the building standards.
Before ordering: 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
We start with a survey, not a sales pitch: measurements, the structure above any bays, trickle-vent needs and escape windows. The quote that follows fixes the price, and anything unexpected on the day is agreed with you first.
- 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 Galashiels
Do I need trickle vents?
In England and Wales, if your old windows had trickle vents, the new ones must have vents at least as big, and if they did not, the room must be no less ventilated than before. Scotland and Northern Ireland also require that replacement windows do not make ventilation worse. We size vents on the survey.
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 I need permission for triple glazed uPVC windows in Galashiels?
In Scotland, replacement windows on houses are widely permitted development since May 2024, with front elevations expected to match closely; listed buildings need consent. Check whether your street is in a conservation area or covered by an Article 4 direction before changing the style.
How long does it take to get triple glazed uPVC windows fitted in Galashiels?
After the survey, typical manufacture time is 4 to 6 weeks, and most homes are fitted in 1 to 4 days.
Nearby
Also near Galashiels: Selkirk (8 km), Hawick (21 km), Jedburgh (22 km) and Kelso (24 km).
Other products in Galashiels
- 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 Galashiels: book your free survey
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.