Windows

[Muzzer]

Afternoon

I need to replace my windows. I live in a small two bedroom place on the first floor.

I do have double glazing at the moment but all the windows are blown and draftier than a tent with holes in it.

I'm not looking to stay in this particular house much longer but I'm of the opinion that if I shell out to replace the windows now, I should get it back come re-sale time.

So, I'm looking for something OK, but not top end of the window market. A straight swap for something new basically.

I have 6 windows in total. One frosted glass (in the 'smallest' room) One has 3 panes with two opening, the rest are double panes with single opening.

I'm in the MK/North Bucks area.

To all you housey-bods who know far more than me:

1. What sort of price should I be looking at per window as a ball park figure?
2. Do you know anyone decent in my area to do it?

[mk1fan]

Is this a flat or maisonette that is part of a block?

[pmanson]

http://www.woburninstallations.co.uk

Terry Edwards 01582 595578

My parents used to live in Wendover and used him in the past to replace two bay windows and a frosted window. The usual story everyone quoting £8k+ then discounting. Terry came over and gave a very honest £2.5k (IIRC) quote and they went for it.

He came recommended by another family friend.

Cheers,
Phill

[mk1fan]

The reason I ask is that if it is thenyou'll need to check your lease as to whether you can or not. Also there may be Planning issues with changing them.

[jas xjr]

are you ok at diy? quite easy to fit . do not worry about fensa , you do not need it. quite a big saving to be made. take a look at u-fit.co.uk. there are others doing a similar thing

[Busamav]

[quote=jas xjr]are you ok at diy? quite easy to fit . do not worry about fensa , you do not need it. /quote]

so long as you make a building regs application to the local council

[jas xjr]

Busamav said:

jas xjr said:

are you ok at diy? quite easy to fit . do not worry about fensa , you do not need it. /quote]

so long as you make a building regs application to the local council

that's what I intended to do, so I did everything to spec , but in the end when I sold the house we just provided some sort of indemity , at cost of £20

[darronwall]

£1600

[Muzzer]

mk1fan said:

Is this a flat or maisonette that is part of a block?

It's actually a 'coachhouse'

Basically a first floor flat with my own loft above it and 3 garages below (not all mine unfortunately )

I will have to check the deeds as regards to planning permission, etc but other people have had theirs done in my road so it shouldn't be a problem.

Thanks for the replies so far

[fatboy b]

Only advice I'd add is that if you don't want to fit them yourself, then go to a local "one-man-band" company, and not the big companies like the ones that offer to do the back of the house free if you buy the front onee.

[Steve_D]

Muzzer said:

.....It's actually a 'coachhouse'...

Deeds won't help you re planning permission. The style of property may be something they want to maintain so you may need planning permission.

Make an appointment with the duty planning officer at your local council.
Take with you pictures of your existing windows & full views of all aspects of the property. Also take the brochure of the window manufacturer so you can show what you have now and what you are proposing to use. They will want you to be fitting something close to existing. If what you want to do is different (white UPVC replacing brown stained wood) then you may have to convince them that others have done the same (photos).

I have just done this. At the meeting they were happy that what I wanted to do was in keeping and agreed that I did not need formal planning permission and they are sending me a letter to confirm.
At the same time I submitted a building regs application as I am doing the work myself (£69) and all I have to do is inform them when I am starting work so they can come out and inspect my workmanship. I don't have to wait for permission.

Steve