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.
Every house in Shrewsbury is a little different, so we never price replacement windows from a brochure. We look at the structure, access and existing finishes first, then put in writing a fixed figure for the scope we settle on. As a rough steer, homeowners in the West Midlands should budget £4,400–£8,800 including VAT, with work typically taking 1–2 days on site for a typical house.
- Guide price
- £4,400–£8,800 inc VAT
- Time on site
- 1–2 days on site for a typical house
- Postcodes
- SY1, SY2 and SY3
- Planning rules
- England
- Local area
- Shropshire
- Survey
- Free, with a written quote
How much do replacement windows cost in Shrewsbury?
Budgeting for replacement windows in Shrewsbury? The numbers below include VAT and are adjusted for the West Midlands, where costs are about 2% below the national guide. The headline range is £4,400–£8,800. Nothing is final until we have measured up at a free survey and agreed the specification with you.
| Type of job | What it usually involves | Guide in Shrewsbury |
|---|---|---|
| One to three windows | Replacing a few problem windows, such as a bay or a rotten kitchen window, in uPVC. | £700–£2,900 |
| Whole house in uPVC | Eight to ten standard uPVC casement windows on a typical 3-bed semi, fitted and finished. | £4,400–£7,400 |
| Whole house in aluminium or flush sash | Premium frames, colours or period styles across a typical 3-bed home. | £7,400–£13,500 |
Your price depends mostly on:
- 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’s included?
- Measured survey of every opening, with sizes checked before manufacture
- Made-to-measure frames in your chosen material, colour and style
- Double-glazed units as standard, with triple glazing as an option
- 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
What are homes like around Shrewsbury?
Shrewsbury and Ludlow are known for black-and-white timber-framed buildings alongside Georgian brick, and red sandstone is common in the north of the county. Telford was built as a new town from the late 1960s with large planned estates, and market towns such as Oswestry, Bridgnorth and Whitchurch mix historic centres with interwar and newer housing.
The Severn floods regularly in Shrewsbury and downstream, and the hills along the Welsh border are exposed to wind and heavier rain.
So when we survey a Shrewsbury property for replacement windows, the first step is working out how it was built and what has been changed since.
Planning and building rules in Shrewsbury
Each UK nation sets its own consent rules, and Shrewsbury 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?
Free site survey
A free survey comes first. It gives us what we need to price replacement windows properly, including dimensions, existing materials and access for deliveries, and gives you the chance to ask anything you like.
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.
Dates and permissions
We handle the paperwork side: checking whether planning permission or building control approval is needed, submitting applications where they are, and scheduling the trades and materials around your dates.
Finish and handover
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
Common questions
Which postcodes in Shrewsbury do you cover?
We cover SY1, SY2 and SY3, along with the rest of Shropshire. 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.
What happens at the survey?
We visit your home at a time that suits you, look at the area involved, take measurements and check access, condition and any services that might be affected. We talk through what you want from replacement windows, explain the options and answer questions. There is no charge and no obligation; afterwards we send a written quote.
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.
Do I need planning permission for new windows?
Planning permission is not usually needed to replace windows with similar ones, but it depends on the size and style of the change, your home's location, whether it is listed or in a conservation area, and which UK nation you live in. Listed buildings normally need consent for any change, and some conservation areas restrict uPVC or new styles. Flats may also need the building owner's approval. We check the position for your property before quoting.
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.
Also covering areas around Shrewsbury
From SY1, SY2 and SY3 to the edges of Shrewsbury and on into Wellington, Telford and Oswestry, we can arrange a site visit and a written quote for your project, planned around dates that work for you.