Windows Newcastle supplies and fits replacement windows, doors, conservatories and double glazing for homes across Newcastle upon Tyne and the wider Tyneside area. We survey every opening, have each frame made to measure and install it ourselves, so the person who quotes the job understands exactly what will be fitted.

This page explains how we think about the homes we work on, what we fit, and how to choose products that make sense for your house and budget. If you already know what you want, the quote form is at the top of the page.

What we fit and who it suits

Most of our work falls into four groups. Each one has its own section of the site with more detail, but here is the short version.

Windows

We fit uPVC, aluminium and flush sash windows in casement, sash, tilt and turn, and bay or bow styles. uPVC casements suit the widest range of houses and budgets. Sliding sash and flush sash windows suit period homes where the look of the original timber matters. Aluminium gives slimmer frames for modern houses and extensions. You can compare them all on our replacement windows page.

Doors

Front and back doors are usually composite or uPVC. For gardens, people choose between French doors, sliding patio doors and bi-folds, depending on the size of the opening and how they use the space.

Conservatories and glazing

We build conservatories, orangeries and porches, and we replace old polycarbonate or glass conservatory roofs with solid or tiled designs that are far more comfortable in winter. We also replace tired or misted sealed units on their own, which is often the cheapest way to improve an otherwise sound window.

Choosing windows and doors for Newcastle house types

The housing stock around the city is varied, and the right product often depends on when your house was built. A few patterns come up again and again.

  • Tyneside flats. Heaton, Sandyford and parts of Gateshead have streets of Tyneside flats, where an upstairs and a downstairs flat share one terrace frontage. The two flats often have separate front doors side by side. Neighbours sometimes replace windows together so the frontage stays consistent.
  • Victorian and Edwardian terraces. Jesmond, Gosforth and the coast have plenty of these. Sliding sash windows or flush sash casements usually look right, and many streets sit in conservation areas.
  • 1930s semis. Fenham, parts of Gosforth and Whitley Bay have bay-fronted semis. The bay is the main design feature, so it pays to get its proportions and glazing bars right.
  • Post-war and modern estates. Cramlington, Killingworth and newer parts of Gateshead often still have the first set of builder-grade windows. These are usually simple, cost-effective swaps to better-performing uPVC.

We will always suggest what suits the building first and then talk about what suits your budget. Our areas we cover page goes into more local detail.

How much warmer will new double glazing make my home?

That depends on what you are replacing. Swapping single glazing or early 1980s double glazing for modern units usually makes a noticeable difference to how warm rooms feel, especially near the window. Replacing windows that are only ten or fifteen years old will make a smaller difference.

Modern double glazing uses low-emissivity coated glass, an argon gas fill and warm-edge spacer bars. Together they reduce heat loss through the glass and around its edge, which is where older units let cold and condensation in. In England, replacement windows must meet Part L of the Building Regulations, which means a whole-window U-value of 1.4 W/m²K or better, or a Window Energy Rating of band B or above.

Triple glazing goes further and can help on exposed coastal homes or busy roads. It is heavier and costs more, so it is not always the best value. Our double vs triple glazing guide sets out the trade-offs honestly.

Draughts often come from the gap between the frame and the wall, not the glass. Careful fitting and proper sealing matter as much as the product itself.

Security for windows and doors

Burglars tend to target doors and ground-floor windows that can be forced quickly. New products are much harder to attack than older ones, mainly because of the hardware.

  • Multi-point locks engage at several places along the frame rather than one.
  • Anti-snap cylinders resist a common attack on euro-cylinder door locks.
  • Internally beaded glazing means the glass cannot be removed from outside.
  • Key-locking window handles stop a window being opened through a broken pane.

Products tested to PAS 24 have been through a recognised UK security test. We can specify PAS 24 options where you want that extra reassurance, and we will explain what each upgrade actually does rather than just adding it to the price.

Noise, condensation and the North East weather

The coast from Tynemouth to South Shields gets salty, wind-driven rain, and inland homes still see plenty of cold, damp weather. Good seals and correct drainage in the frame matter more here than in sheltered parts of the country.

For noise, laminated acoustic glass or units with panes of different thicknesses work better than simply adding more glass. They help homes near the Coast Road, the Central Motorway or the Metro line.

Condensation on the inside of new windows usually means the room has high humidity and too little ventilation. Trickle vents and sensible use of extractor fans help. Condensation between the two panes is different: it means the sealed unit has failed and needs replacing.

Planning permission, conservation areas and paperwork

Most like-for-like window and door replacements on a house do not need planning permission. Conservation areas, Article 4 directions and listed buildings are the main exceptions, and flats can have their own rules. Newcastle has a number of conservation areas, including large parts of Jesmond, so always check with your council before committing. That could be Newcastle City Council, Gateshead, North Tyneside, South Tyneside or Northumberland County Council for Ponteland and Cramlington.

Building Regulations apply to all replacement windows and doors. The work must be carried out under a Competent Person Scheme or signed off by building control. Some upstairs rooms also need an escape window large enough to climb out of in a fire. We provide the compliance certificate when the job is finished. Our conservation area guide covers the local side in more depth.

Should you repair or replace?

Not every tired window needs replacing. A misted sealed unit, a stiff hinge or a broken handle can usually be fixed for a fraction of the cost of a new frame. Replacement makes more sense when frames are rotten, warped or badly discoloured, when several units have failed, or when the windows are old enough that modern ones would be a real step up in warmth and security.

We will tell you plainly which side of that line your windows fall on. If a repair is the sensible answer, our window and door repairs service can take care of it. Either way, you can start with the quote form and we will arrange a free survey to look at your home properly.