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Affordable new sash windows- is it possible?!

Hi everyone

We need our sash windows replaced. They have a rounded top so would be best if they are wooden. However the cheapest quote we have has is £6.5k which is too much. Does anyone have any suggestions about how i can get them done cheaper? And ideally recommendations for companies to try?

Best wishes,

Sally.

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Permalink Reply by kotkas on October 17, 2019 at 11:13

It depends on how many windows you are talking about? The least we were able to get 3 timber bay windows was in the region of £5K, and that excluded new boxes etc. Furthermore they were of the rectangular variety. We did go far and wide and got approximately 5-6 quotes.

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Permalink Reply by Salsa on October 18, 2019 at 7:24

Thanks for this i eull have a look. It is for 3 windows

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Permalink Reply by Hugh on October 17, 2019 at 12:28

Locally there’s PM Windows and Acorn. Both have lots of recs on HoL. They’ll charge between £1.6 and £2k for a rectangular bedroom size window. No doubt a rounded top will be more expensive. Going for cheap windows may well prove to be a false economy.

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Permalink Reply by Salsa on October 18, 2019 at 7:24

Thank you

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Permalink Reply by Charlotte A on October 17, 2019 at 14:44

Do you know what wood you were quoted for? You want windows to be made out of a hardwood like Sapele, that is extremely durable. But expensive. We had ours done by Acorn and they are Sapele.

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Permalink Reply by Salsa on October 18, 2019 at 7:20

Not sure which wood! Will have to look. Thanks!

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Permalink Reply by Natalie on October 17, 2019 at 17:48

I had a cheaper quote recently from Woodstock Joinery in Archway, which a friend had used and recommended. I decided to go with Acorn (more expensive) because of their insurance backed guarantee and better presentation/more info etc, but my friend didn't have any problems with Woodstock. (NB there is another Woodstock Joinery possibly in Enfield but I don't think they are connected.)

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Permalink Reply by Salsa on October 18, 2019 at 7:19

Thank you!!

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Permalink Reply by Natalie on October 18, 2019 at 11:22

I think Woodstock would definitely beat that quote for 3 windows. Or Acorn do refurbishment as well as replacement if you wanted to get a quote for that.