Replacement windows are new frames and sealed double- or triple-glazed units fitted into your existing openings after the old windows are taken out, improving warmth, security and noise reduction while meeting current building regulations.
We offer replacement windows across Devon, and Exeter is one of the places we cover, along with nearby Heavitree, Exmouth and Tiverton. Before anything is agreed we visit, check the existing structure and talk through your options. You then receive a written quote setting out the full scope; for most homes in the South West it sits within £4,600–£9,200 including VAT.
- Guide price
- £4,600–£9,200 inc VAT
- Time on site
- 1–2 days on site for a typical house
- Postcodes
- EX1, EX2, EX3 and EX4
- Planning rules
- England
- Local area
- Devon
- Survey
- Free, with a written quote
Replacement windows prices in Exeter
To help you plan, we show what replacement windows typically costs in Exeter instead of holding figures back for a sales call. The range is £4,600–£9,200 with VAT, using rates in the South West that are about 2% above the national guide. A free survey then fixes your actual price.
| Type of job | What it usually involves | Guide in Exeter |
|---|---|---|
| One to three windows | Replacing a few problem windows, such as a bay or a rotten kitchen window, in uPVC. | £700–£3,100 |
| Whole house in uPVC | Eight to ten standard uPVC casement windows on a typical 3-bed semi, fitted and finished. | £4,600–£7,600 |
| Whole house in aluminium or flush sash | Premium frames, colours or period styles across a typical 3-bed home. | £7,600–£14,500 |
Your price depends mostly on:
- Frame material, colour and finish, inside and out
- Glazing type: double, triple, acoustic, obscure or toughened
- Window style, such as sash, flush sash or tilt-and-turn
- Upper-floor access, scaffolding and the condition of reveals and sills
Scope of the work
- Measured survey of every opening, with sizes checked before manufacture
- Made-to-measure frames in your chosen material, colour and style
- Careful removal and disposal of the old frames and glass
- New internal trims, external cills and neat sealant finishing
- Trickle vents, escape hinges and safety glass where regulations require
- Building regulations sign-off arranged and paperwork handed over
Building in Exeter
Devon is known for cob and thatch cottages, especially in mid and east Devon, alongside granite on Dartmoor and red sandstone around Exeter. Exeter and Plymouth have Georgian and Victorian terraces, Plymouth's centre was largely rebuilt after the war, and seaside towns such as Torquay and Exmouth have rendered villas and newer estates.
Cob and stone homes need breathable lime plaster and render rather than cement. Victorian terraces suit loft rooms and window replacement, while post-war and newer homes often take extensions, rendering and roofline renewal.
If your house in Exeter fits one of these patterns, it helps us anticipate what replacement windows will involve, though we always confirm the details on site.
Permissions for replacement windows in Exeter
Each UK nation sets its own consent rules, and Exeter is in England. What follows is a plain summary; we check the specifics for your property with the council before pricing anything.
Replacing windows and doors on a house is usually permitted development in England when the new ones look broadly similar to the old. Flats, listed buildings and homes covered by an Article 4 direction can need consent, and conservation areas may limit materials or styles.
Replacement windows and external doors must meet Building Regulations for energy efficiency, ventilation and, on upper floors, escape. The work is either self-certified by an installer registered with a competent person scheme or signed off by building control.
Rules change and every property is different, so we check the planning history and constraints for your address before we quote.
How does the job run?
A visit to your home
It starts with a survey at the property, free of charge. We check condition, access and services, ask how you want the finished result to look, and answer any questions you have about replacement windows.
Written quote
You get the price in writing, itemised so you can see where the money goes. As long as the specification stays the same, that is the price you pay for replacement windows.
Getting ready
Before anyone starts, we confirm the programme in writing, check whether consents are required and arrange deliveries. If a skip or scaffolding on the road needs a permit, we apply for it.
On site to finish
During the work we protect the areas around it and tidy up at the end of each day. Once complete, we check the finish, remove our materials and hand over paperwork such as building control sign-off where it applies.
How we work
Questions about replacement windows in Exeter
Do you cover Heavitree, Exmouth and Tiverton?
Yes. As well as Exeter, we cover Heavitree, Exmouth and Tiverton and the rest of Devon. Our coverage is UK-wide, so the process is the same wherever you are: a free site survey, a quote in writing that fixes the price for the agreed scope, and one point of contact while the work is planned and carried out.
Should I choose uPVC or aluminium windows?
uPVC windows are the lower-cost choice, insulate well and need only occasional cleaning, which suits most houses. Aluminium windows have slimmer frames that let in more light and suit modern homes or large openings, but they cost more. Both come in a wide range of colours and finishes. We usually recommend matching the style and proportions of your home's original windows, especially on period properties.
Is the price fixed?
Yes, for the specification we agree. Your written quote sets out exactly what is included at a fixed price. It only changes if you ask for something different, or if a problem the survey could not reasonably reveal later needs extra work. In either case we explain the change and confirm it in writing before going ahead.
Is triple glazing worth paying extra for?
Triple glazing adds a third pane of glass, which cuts heat loss and outside noise further than standard double glazing. It typically adds around a third to the cost of the glass units and makes opening sashes heavier. It makes most sense on cold or noisy elevations, or in homes being upgraded to a high energy standard. For many houses, modern double glazing with a warm edge spacer gives most of the benefit for less money.
Will new windows stop condensation?
New windows reduce condensation on the glass because the inner pane stays warmer, but they do not remove the moisture in the air that causes it. Modern frames are also more airtight, so ventilation matters more after replacement. We fit trickle vents where regulations require them, and we suggest using extractor fans and opening windows regularly. If walls are damp or mouldy, it is worth looking at ventilation and heating at the same time.
Near Exeter
Our coverage in Exeter includes EX1, EX2, EX3 and EX4. We also travel to Heavitree, Exmouth and Tiverton, so neighbouring addresses are looked after on exactly the same terms as those in town.