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.
Thinking about replacement windows in Kelso? We take charge of the whole project, co-ordinating every trade involved, and one person keeps you updated. Guide prices for Scotland sit at £4,300–£8,600 including VAT, and a typical job takes 1–2 days on site for a typical house. Your own figure depends on what the survey finds and the specification you settle on.
- Guide price
- £4,300–£8,600 inc VAT
- Time on site
- 1–2 days on site for a typical house
- Postcodes
- TD5
- Planning rules
- Scotland
- Local area
- The Scottish Borders
- Survey
- Free, with a written quote
Replacement windows prices in Kelso
The costs listed here are typical for replacement windows around Kelso and include VAT. They reflect labour and material costs in Scotland, about 4% below the national guide, giving a range of £4,300–£8,600. Exact pricing depends on your home, so we only fix it once a free site survey is done.
| Type of job | What it usually involves | Guide in Kelso |
|---|---|---|
| One to three windows | Replacing a few problem windows, such as a bay or a rotten kitchen window, in uPVC. | £650–£2,900 |
| Whole house in uPVC | Eight to ten standard uPVC casement windows on a typical 3-bed semi, fitted and finished. | £4,300–£7,200 |
| Whole house in aluminium or flush sash | Premium frames, colours or period styles across a typical 3-bed home. | £7,200–£13,500 |
What moves the price up or down:
- Number and size of windows, including bays and large picture windows
- 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
What does the job include in Kelso?
- Measured survey of every opening, with sizes checked before manufacture
- Careful removal and disposal of the old frames and glass
- Fixings, packers, foam and weather seals to suit your wall type
- 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 Kelso
Mill towns such as Hawick, Galashiels and Selkirk have stone terraces and tenements from the textile industry, Melrose and Kelso have older sandstone centres, and farmhouses and cottages across the Borders are built of whinstone or sandstone under slate roofs. Post-war and newer estates surround the larger towns.
Cold winters with frost and snow on higher ground, and the Tweed and Teviot can flood low-lying properties.
If your house in Kelso fits one of these patterns, it helps us anticipate what replacement windows will involve, though we always confirm the details on site.
Planning and building rules in Kelso
Which rules apply depends on where you live. For Kelso, the answer is Scotland, and the points below reflect that; we verify them with the council before quoting.
In Scotland, replacing windows and doors on a house generally needs no planning permission when the style is similar, but listed buildings and conservation areas are closely controlled and often need consent for any change of material or pattern.
A building warrant is not usually needed for like-for-like replacement windows, but the new units must still meet the Scottish building standards, including energy performance and, where relevant, escape from upper floors.
Rules change and every property is different, so we check the planning history and constraints for your address before we quote.
What happens after you get in touch?
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.
Your fixed price
Next you receive a written quote with a fixed price for the agreed specification. It lists what is included, what is not, and how payments are staged, so you can compare it properly.
Booking the work
Next comes planning the work itself. We set a start date that suits you, line up the right trades, and make sure any approvals for replacement windows are in place before the first day on site.
Build and hand over
Our trades complete replacement windows while your point of contact keeps you updated. When everything is finished, we clear the site, take away waste and go through the result with you before handover.
How we work
Questions about replacement windows in Kelso
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.
Do you cover Galashiels, Hawick and Peebles?
Yes. As well as Kelso, we cover Galashiels, Hawick and Peebles and the rest of Scottish Borders. 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.
Which postcodes in Kelso do you cover?
We cover TD5, along with the rest of Scottish Borders. If your postcode is not listed, get in touch anyway: our coverage is UK-wide, and we can usually arrange a survey wherever you live. Enter your postcode in the guide-price tool or contact form and we will confirm.
How much do replacement windows cost?
Replacement windows for a typical 3-bed semi cost £4,300–£8,600, depending on the number of windows, frame material and glazing. A single standard uPVC casement usually works out at roughly £500–£950 fitted, while aluminium, flush sash and sliding sash styles cost more. Bays, large panes and upstairs access add to the price. We measure every opening during the survey and give you a fixed price for the agreed specification.
How do I look after new uPVC or aluminium windows?
Caring for new windows is simple: wash frames and glass with warm soapy water a few times a year, avoiding abrasive cleaners and solvents. Clear the drainage slots at the bottom of the frame so rainwater can escape, and put a drop of light oil on hinges and locking points once a year. Check seals and the sealant around the outside every few years, and replace any that have cracked or shrunk.
Near Kelso
We welcome enquiries from all TD5 postcodes in Kelso, plus Galashiels, Hawick and Peebles. Each one gets the same survey at no charge and a written price fixed for the work described.