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How much are double glazing prices 2023?

As you may have already guessed, there is quite a wide variation amongst the cost of double gazed windows from different companies. However, the market is still very competitive, with a set of 4 UPVC casement windows prices starting from around £1,500 to £2,000.

This means that if you take the time to compare double glazed windows prices in the market, you can easily find a great deal.

How Much do Double Glazed Windows Cost?

Double Glazing Prices 2020

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So, if you are thinking about how much it will cost for new or replacement windows, looking for good installers to do the work and need a bit of help to decide on which design suits your home best, then our double glazing prices guide for 2021 is the answer. You need to take into account quite a few things, as different scenarios will result in different prices.

For example:

  • If all the windows you want to replace are on the ground floor, it is likely to cost less than if they are on an upper floor where the installer may need to put up some scaffolding.
  • Sash windows will cost more than casement windows.
  • Hardwood or aluminium windows will cost more than uPVC Windows.
  • “A++rated” double glazed units cost more than “B rated” units.
  • Coloured Aluminium or UPVC windows are costlier than white versions.
  • Argon gas filled sealed units are costlier than standard “air filled” sealed units.

So, the best way to get an accurate double glazed windows cost is to have your property measured-up by a professional and have a written quotation based on that survey. Get as many different quotations as you like, we suggest at least 4, and then compare them to see which represents the best deal – then ask for a better deal!

We look at the types and designs of double glazed windows in more detail later in the article. But to get you started, the following table will give you an idea of what prices you can expect for the average cost of double glazed windows.

get free quotes for double glazing pricesWe have looked at the cost of fully fitted uPVC windows, as they are the most popular material to use currently in the UK.

The wide margin in price band is simply down to the points we referred to above, that personalisation can make a difference to the cost.

How much are average 2023 double glazing prices

Here are some examples of  Complete property casement window prices

Number of windows uPVC  Aluminium Hardwood
Flat: up to 4  £1,500 – £2,000 £2,300 – £2500 £2,000 – £2,500
Terraced: up to 8  £3,500 – £4,000 £4,000 -£4,500 £4,000 -£5,000
Semi-detach: up to 10  £4,000 – £4,500 £5,500 – £6,500 £5,500 – £6,000
Detached: up to 12  £4,500 – £6,000 £6,500 – £8,000 £6,000 – £7,000

Double glazing prices per window in 2023.

The cost of buying a single small uPVC double glazed window can be as low as £150 or around £300 to £400 for an average sized unit, but that price per window will drop if you are ordering multiple units at the same time.

To be more specific, a C-rated 1200mm x 1200mm white uPVC casement window can cost as little as £154 for just the unit itself. The majority of the rest of the cost is going to be for the labour involved in fitting the window.

Timber Window Prices Vs UPVC Window Prices Vs Aluminium Window Prices

Timber window prices come in 3 basic types with 1 hybrid.

  1. Softwood,
  2. Hardwood
  3. Engineered wood
  4. Aluminium Clad (engineered wood)

get free quotes fr double glazing pricesHardwood are the costliest, softwood the cheapest and engineered timber windows are somewhere in the middle.

Aluminium windows prices are on a par with hardwood, both being, on average, more expensive than UPVC double glazed windows. Softwood windows, although they are usually the cheapest to buy, can involve you in extra expenses in maintenance during the life of the frames. Softwoods are well known for suffering from rot and paint peeling, not to mention shrinking and expanding in hot or wet weather.

What is the cost of the different double glazing windows designs?

Here we will look at 5 popular types of window designs & styles.
  • Casement windows: Average prices fitted £300 to £400. Side hung, top hung or bottom hung, the casement window is probably the most common type of window style. READ MORE
  • Sash Windows: Average prices fitted £500 to £700. Sliding vertically to open or close, the sash window design is often seen in older Victorian or Edwardian style properties. A complex design that is reflected in the price. Modern UPVC sash windows are less costly than timber versions.
  • French Windows: Average prices fitted £300 to £400. Basically the French window design (not a French patio door) is 2 side hung casements fitted side by side, in the same outer frame. They open outwards from the centre.
  • Tilt & Turn Windows: Average prices fitted £400 to £550. Another version of the casement style, but the opening section will also tilt backwards into the room to allow for ventilation. Usually fitted so that the main window section will open inwards. Another quite complex design, hence the higher cost.
  • Bow Windows & Bay Windows: Average prices fitted £400 to £550. Bow and Bay designs are “picture windows” and as such are usually quite large. They are also complex to install. A bow window is one that has a series of units fitted in such a way that the whole window curves outwards from the house. A bay is one that is a 3-sided unit that also projects forward from the house.

Casement Windows

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One of the most frequently used designs of window in the UK. Casement windows are side hinged and open outwards. They are extremely versatile and can be used almost anywhere.

French Windows

Double Glazing Prices 2023
A pair of matched casement windows fitted side by side into a single frame. Usually open.ing outwards from the middle. Some can have a centre mullion (vertical bar), but it’s not compulsory.

Sash Windows

Sash Window Bay
This design operates by sliding vertically within the outer frame. You can also find horizontal sliding Sash windows, but they are not as popular as the vertical sliding Sash design.

How much do UPVC Casement windows cost?

Approx window size (mm) Basic specification  Supply only prices
4 pane, 1 opener: 1800 x 1200 White uPVC (3 top panes open. Centre main pane fixed) from £299 +
3 pane, no opener: 1800 x 1200 White uPVC (awning or side open) from £195 +
3 pane, 2 opener: 1800 x 1200 White uPVC (2 side pane awning, centre pane fixed) from £235 +
4 pane, 2 opener: 2400 x 1200 White uPVC (2 side pane awning, 2 centre pane fixed) from £325 +
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How much do UPVC Sash Windows Cost?

Approximate Size (width x height in mm)  Windows material Supply only prices
Bottom sash opens: 600 x 1000 white uPVC from £192
Bottom sash opens: 900 x 1000 brown uPVC from £260
Bottom sash opens: 1200 x 1000 white uPVC from £250
Bottom sash opens: 1500 x 1000 white uPVC from £282
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How much do UPVC Tilt & Turn Windows Cost?

Approximate Size (width x height in mm)  Frame Material  Supply only prices
Single opener: 900 x 1000 White uPVC / double glazed from £220
2 pane with 2 openers: 1500 x 1200 White uPVC / double glazed from £350
3 pane with 1 opener: 2400 x 1200 White uPVC / double glazed from £360
3 pane with 2 openers: 2400 x 1200 White uPVC / double glazed from £500
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In Summary:

Top 10 things to remember about getting cheap Double Glazing Prices 2022

  1. The more you personalise your new windows, the more they are likely to cost.
  2. Only have opening section where you really need them – openers cost more than fixed panes.
  3. If you like white frames, fit white frames. Colour is nice, but can add up to 10% to the cost of the frames (so do wood-grain finishes).
  4. A++ rated double glazed windows are the most efficient, but also priciest.
  5. 28mm sealed units are super-efficient, but 24mm is considered optimal.
  6. Argon gas filled units and low-e glazing will push the price up.
  7. Always get several quotes in writing from a range of different suppliers & installers
  8. Make sure the installer you deal with is registered with a recognised Trade body like GGF / FENSA / CERTAS / DGCOS.
  9. Double check the guarantees and warranties.
  10. Always negotiate on the first price you are given – if you don’t ask, you don’t get!

Should You really pay out extra for super energy efficient double glazed windows?

This is a thorny question, as we all should be more considerate about energy saving both in terms of the planet and our pockets.

However, it would seem from statistics (see link below), that upgrading to C-rated windows (from single glazing) will save about £70 per year on your energy bill and going up to A+ rated windows can only lift that to £80 per year.

So, in this instance, we will leave it up to you to judge what is best for your home (and pocket).

Now that you have an idea of the cost of double glazed window prices for 2023, why not find out exactly what a brand new amazing, energy efficient and secure set of windows will cost for your home.

There are many special offers or discounts available throughout the year from installers all over the mainland UK. Let us help find you the best price for your project.

get free quotes for double glazing pricesIt takes under a minute to just send us a few basic details and we will arrange for free written quotes from accredited installers Nationwide.

Have your windows & doors fitted by professionals – look for these trade accreditations.

  • FENSA
  • GGF
  • DGCOS
  • CERTASS
  • TRUSTMARK