uPVC Windows in Leicester
The most popular choice for replacement windows: warm, secure, low-maintenance and available in almost any style and colour.
Why most people choose uPVC
uPVC frames do not rot, do not need painting and keep heat in well. They cost less than aluminium or timber and come in white, woodgrain finishes and grey or black. For most terraces, semis and bungalows in Leicester they are the sensible choice.
Window styles
- Casement. The standard side-hung or top-hung window. Suits almost every house built since the 1930s.
- Tilt and turn. Opens inwards, handy for upstairs windows you want to clean from inside and for fire escape routes.
- Sash-style. uPVC versions of the traditional sliding sash, a good match for Victorian and Edwardian terraces.
- Bay and bow. Common on 1930s semis. The frames are made to follow the angle of the bay.
Glass and energy rating
Windows are given an energy rating from A++ to E. A-rated double glazing with a low-emissivity coating and gas between the panes is now the norm. Triple glazing keeps in a little more heat and cuts more noise, which can help on busy roads, but it is heavier and costs more. Ask the installer to show you the rating of the exact window they are quoting.
What affects the price
- How many windows and how big they are.
- Style: bays, sash-style and tilt and turn cost more than standard casements.
- Colour: woodgrain and coloured frames cost more than white.
- Glass: triple glazing, obscure glass for bathrooms or toughened safety glass.
- Access: scaffolding for awkward upstairs windows adds cost.
Our price guide shows typical totals for a whole-house job.
Before the survey
- Count your windows and note any bays.
- Decide whether you want to keep white or change colour.
- Think about trickle vents, child locks and which windows need to be fire escapes.
Common questions
Are uPVC windows as secure as aluminium?
Modern uPVC windows with multi-point locks and internally beaded glass are very secure. Ask whether the windows are tested to PAS 24, the usual security standard.
How long do uPVC windows last?
Typically 20 to 30 years. The sealed glass units usually fail before the frames, and they can be replaced on their own.
Can I have different colours inside and outside?
Yes, many systems offer a colour outside and white inside. It costs a little more.
Free, no-obligation quote
Tell us what you need and your postcode. A local installer who works in your part of Leicester or Leicestershire will contact you to talk it through and, if you want, arrange a visit to measure up.
It costs nothing and you are not committing to anything. The number of windows and the type of house (terrace, semi, detached, bungalow) are enough for a first price.