Windows and Doors in Melbourne
Windows, doors and conservatories supplied and fitted in Melbourne
Sign Windows in Melbourne
Melbourne is a small market town in South Derbyshire, known for Melbourne Hall and its gardens, its Norman church and Staunton Harold Reservoir just to the south. The heart of the town is made up of brick cottages, Georgian townhouses and Victorian terraces, and a good number of these are listed. Further out you will find post-war semis, bungalows and newer homes. In the older houses, owners usually want warmer windows that still look right on a historic street. In the later homes, the job is often replacing early double glazing that has misted up or started to let in draughts.
We are Sign Windows, a family run firm that has served Leicestershire and the East Midlands for nearly 40 years. Our factory and showroom are on Saffron Lane in Leicester, where we make our uPVC windows and doors, and our own installers fit them in Melbourne and across the DE73 area. We visit to survey and measure and give straight advice on what suits your home. Every service we offer in Melbourne is listed below.
What we fit in Melbourne
Windows
Double Glazing
Replacement Windows
uPVC WindowsCasement Windows
Flush Sash Windows
Sliding Sash Windows
Tilt and Turn Windows
Bay and Bow Windows
Aluminium Windows
Bifold Windows (InvisiFold)
Triple Glazing
Secondary Glazing
Misted Glass Replacement
Window and Door RepairsDoors
Composite Doors
uPVC DoorsAluminium Front Doors
French Doors
Stable DoorsPatio Doors
Aluminium Bifold Doors
Aluminium Sliding DoorsFD30 Fire DoorsConservatories, orangeries and roofs
Conservatories
Orangeries
Solid Roof Conservatories
Conservatory Roof Replacement
Lantern Roofs and Roof Lights
PorchesRoofline
Why choose Sign Windows
FENSA Approved
We self-certify the work and you receive the certificate.
Our Own Installers
Your job is fitted by our own team of installers.
Nearly 40 Years
Nearly 40 years of experience across Leicestershire and the East Midlands.
Free Quotes
We can visit your home and give you a free quote.
Homes in Melbourne
Georgian and Victorian houses in the centre of Melbourne usually suit sash-style windows or slim flush casements, often in a heritage colour or woodgrain finish, with glazing bars laid out like the originals. A traditional panelled front door finishes the look. The town’s brick cottages have small openings, so simple casements with well-proportioned bars work best. Post-war semis, bungalows and newer homes on the edge of town suit A-rated casements and a composite front door, which we supply and fit with Ultion 11-pin locks. French doors or a patio door to the garden are a common upgrade. If your home is listed or in the conservation area, check what is allowed before choosing a style.
Windows and doors in Melbourne: your questions answered
Do you cover Melbourne?
Yes. Melbourne is about 20 miles from our factory and showroom on Saffron Lane in Leicester, and our own installers work across the DE73 area, including Kings Newton. You can visit the showroom to see frames, colours and doors, or we can come to your home to survey and measure. Call 0116 283 1010 and we will book a visit.
Is my house in Melbourne's conservation area?
Quite possibly if you live in the older part of town. Melbourne's conservation area was one of the first in Derbyshire, designated in 1969 and later extended. Like-for-like replacement on a house is usually permitted development, but inside a conservation area the style and material of new windows can matter more. South Derbyshire District Council can confirm the boundary and what it expects.
My Melbourne home is listed. What do I need to do?
You will normally need listed building consent before changing any windows or doors, even like-for-like, and the council often expects traditional materials and details. Talk to South Derbyshire District Council first about what is likely to be approved for your building. Once you know what is allowed, we can tell you honestly whether any of our products fit the brief.
Can I change the windows in my Melbourne flat?
Usually, but there are extra steps. Flats and maisonettes do not have the permitted development rights that houses have, so a change in style may need planning permission from South Derbyshire District Council. Your lease will probably need the freeholder's consent too. Once that is in place we can match the existing look, and as we are FENSA approved you get a Building Regulations certificate.
Areas near Melbourne
We also fit windows and doors in the places around Melbourne. Castle Donington and Kegworth are just to the east, Ashby-de-la-Zouch is to the south, and Swadlincote is to the south-west. Thringstone and Whitwick sit near Coalville. Each place has its own page listing all of our window, door, conservatory and roofline services.
Castle DoningtonThringstoneAshby-de-la-ZouchKegworthSwadlincoteWhitwickAll areas we cover