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Straight answers on windows, doors, planning and cost — written by the people who make and fit them across London. No sales copy; the same advice we give on a survey.
Reducing traffic noise through windows starts with identifying how sound enters the room: through the glass, gaps around the opening sections…
In many properties, replacement windows can be installed from inside without external scaffolding. The main considerations are whether the frames…
Cortizo Cor Vision sliding doors combine large glass panels with a slim central sightline of just 20 mm, keeping the frame between adjoining panels…
Aluminium windows can suit a modern extension, a traditional house or a property with an industrial character. The frame material is only part of…
Timber casement windows have hinged opening sashes and suit both traditional houses and contemporary homes. Their performance depends on the…
Repairing your windows can be the right choice when the frames are sound and the problem is limited to glass, seals or hardware. Replacement becomes…
Kömmerling PVC windows combine insulated profiles, glazing, seals and reinforcement in a frame designed for everyday use. They are a practical…
Yes. Aluminium bifold doors can replace timber French doors without changing the size of the opening, provided the opening is suitable for the new…
Cortizo Cor Vision sliding doors give you a wide view through the glass, with a vertical meeting stile of just 20 mm where two panels meet when…
Yes, you can replace windows in a conservation area, but the new windows may need to closely match the original design, materials and proportions of…
Yes, you can replace windows in a conservation area, but the new windows may need to closely match the original design, materials and proportions of…
Most sliding door quotes look alike until you compare the sightlines, the threshold and the track. Those three details decide how the doors look…
French doors suit smaller openings and period houses, where two hinged leaves look right and cost less than the alternatives. Bifolds open a wall…
Aluminium gives you the slimmest frames and the least maintenance, which is why it suits large openings and modern extensions. Timber suits period…
Usually not. Replacing casement windows on a house is normally permitted development, as long as the new windows look similar to the ones you're…
Send us the address and a photo of what you have now. We will tell you what is worth doing — including when repair makes more sense than replacement.
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