Replacement Windows in Whitwick
Supplied and fitted in Whitwick by Sign Windows, a family run company with nearly 40 years of experience
Replacement Windows fitted in Whitwick
Most windows give plenty of warning before they fail. Glass that mists between the panes, an opener that will not close without a shove, black mould along the bottom of the frame, or a handle that spins without locking are all signs it is time to replace. In Whitwick plenty of houses had their first uPVC windows fitted decades ago, and many of those frames are now reaching the end of their working life.
Sign Windows is a family run Leicester firm. We have nearly 40 years of experience, and our Saffron Lane base is about 13 miles from Whitwick. Replacing windows with us starts with a home visit. We check each opening, note anything unusual about the brickwork or the old frames, and take the measurements ourselves. Your new windows are then made to fit, and our own installers take the old ones out and put the new ones in, cleaning up as they go.
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.
Which replacement windows suit Whitwick homes?
The right replacement depends on what came before and the age of the house. If a Victorian terrace lost its original timber windows years ago, this is a chance to put back a more traditional look with a flush or sash-style design. Interwar and post-war semis in the village usually suit standard casements, and a Georgian bar can echo the small panes those houses first had. On newer homes, most owners simply want a like-for-like swap in white that keeps the house looking as it did. Where an old frame was badly fitted, with gaps packed out with foam, we put that right as part of the replacement.
Our Work
A few of the jobs we have fitted for our customers.
Planning and building regulations in Whitwick
Swapping old windows for new ones of a similar style on a house is normally permitted development. If your home is listed, you need listed building consent first, and conservation area rules may restrict you, so if in doubt ask North West Leicestershire District Council. Flats and maisonettes are treated differently. Every replacement window must meet Building Regulations for heat loss, ventilation and safety. Being FENSA approved, we self-certify every window we fit and the certificate is issued to you.
Replacement Windows in Whitwick: your questions answered
How much mess is there when windows are replaced?
Less than most people expect. Our installers put down dust sheets, take out each old frame carefully to limit damage to plaster and sills, then fit and seal the new window before moving to the next. There will be some making good around each frame, and we take away the old windows and packaging when we leave.
Do I need to replace every window at the same time?
No. Some homeowners replace the worst windows first and do the rest later. The main thing is to keep a note of the colour, frame style and glass you choose, so the later windows match. We keep your details from the survey, which makes a second phase much simpler to plan.
Do I need to tell building control when I replace windows?
Not if a FENSA approved installer fits them. Replacement windows must meet current standards, including thermal performance and, in some rooms, an opening big enough to escape through. We self-certify the job, so you do not need to apply to the council yourself. You receive a certificate, which is worth keeping for when you sell the house.
Replacement Windows near Whitwick
Our installers replace windows in the villages and towns around Whitwick too. We also cover Thringstone, Coalville, Ibstock, Ellistown and Ravenstone, and the same team and the same survey process apply wherever you live. Ring 0116 283 1010 to set up your survey.
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