Windows and Doors in Moira
Windows, doors and conservatories supplied and fitted in Moira
Sign Windows in Moira
Moira takes its name from the Earl of Moira, who opened coal pits and an ironworks here in the early 1800s. Rawdon Colliery was worked for more than a hundred years, and the old pit site is now Conkers, right in the middle of the National Forest. Walk around the village and you can read that history in the houses: brick terraces and cottages from the mining days, semis and bungalows from the middle of the last century, and newer homes added as Moira has grown. In older houses the usual problems are draughts, misted panes and frames that have had their day. In newer ones, people tend to want warmer glass, better locks and a smarter front door.
We are Sign Windows, a family run firm that has served Leicestershire and the East Midlands for nearly 40 years. We make our uPVC windows and doors at our factory and showroom on Saffron Lane in Leicester, and our own installers fit them across the DE12 area. Every service we offer in Moira is listed below.
What we fit in Moira
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 Moira
The brick terraces and cottages from Moira’s mining years have fairly small openings, so slim flush casements or traditional-style casements look right, and a woodgrain or heritage colour keeps them from looking too bright against old brick. A panelled composite front door, which we supply and fit with Ultion 11-pin locks, suits these houses well. Mid-century semis and bungalows are a good match for A-rated casements in white or anthracite grey, with a composite door in a matching colour. On the newer estates the aim is usually to keep the builder’s style and colour while getting warmer, more secure frames, and French doors or bifolds are a popular way to open up the back of the house to the garden.
Windows and doors in Moira: your questions answered
Do you cover Moira?
Yes. Moira is about 19 miles from our factory and showroom on Saffron Lane in Leicester, and our own installers work across the DE12 area, including Donisthorpe and Albert Village. You are welcome to visit the showroom to see frames, colours and doors, or we can come to your home to survey and measure. Call 0116 283 1010 to arrange a visit.
Do I need permission to change the windows on my house in Moira?
For most houses, no. Swapping windows or doors for ones that look broadly the same is normally permitted development. Things can differ if your home is listed, sits in a conservation area or is a flat. Being close to Moira Furnace does not by itself add rules to your house. North West Leicestershire District Council can confirm what applies to your address.
I live on a newer estate in Moira. Can I change the colour of my frames?
Often you can, but check first. Some estates have covenants in the deeds, or planning conditions from when they were built, about how windows and doors should look. Read your deeds and ask North West Leicestershire District Council if you are unsure. If you keep the same style and colour, a replacement is usually simple, and we can match what is there now.
What suits an old mining terrace in Moira?
Terraces from the colliery years usually look best with flush casements or slim traditional casements, which keep the narrow look of the original frames. Woodgrain or a heritage colour sits well against old brick. At the front, a panelled composite door with Ultion 11-pin locks adds security and warmth. We can show you options at the survey or in our showroom.
Areas near Moira
We also fit windows and doors in the towns and villages around Moira. Measham and Ashby-de-la-Zouch are close by, Swadlincote and Burton upon Trent are just over the Derbyshire and Staffordshire borders, and Ravenstone and Ibstock lie to the east. Each place has its own page listing all of our services.
MeashamAshby-de-la-ZouchSwadlincoteRavenstoneIbstockBurton upon TrentAll areas we cover