Guides & advice

Know what you’re buying

Plain-English guides to energy ratings, Building Regulations, repairs and maintenance. Worth a read before you compare quotes.

Two measurements per window, a few photos and a note of the room. That is enough for a useful estimate before we survey.

U-value, WER, Low-E, argon, warm edge. What the labels on a window mean for your heating bills, and which figures to compare.

Energy, ventilation, safety glass and escape, plus the certificate your buyer’s solicitor will ask for when you sell.

Misting between the panes means the seal has failed. Usually the fix is a new glass unit in your existing frame.

A short routine, twice a year, that keeps locks, hinges and seals working smoothly and catches small faults early.

Both can be secure and efficient. The differences are feel, finish and price.

Free survey · written quote · no obligation

Tell us what needs replacing or fixing.

Send rough sizes and a few photos for an estimate. Or book a free survey and we’ll measure everything ourselves.