New uPVC Casements for Ashford Homes
Most Ashford homes built or re-windowed since the 1980s have uPVC casement windows, and they are the most common window we are asked to price. Modern profiles offer grey, black and woodgrain finishes as well as crisp white.
Tell us how many casements you want replacing and Kent Windows will pass your enquiry to independent installers covering Ashford, Kent. Depending on local availability, up to four firms may be in touch to measure up and price the work. Asking is free, with no obligation.
What Kind of Casement Suits Your House?
Chamfered frames have a simple bevelled edge and suit most modern houses, while sculptured frames have a softer, rounded edge that sits better on older homes. For a timber look without the upkeep, flush-sash uPVC is a popular upgrade.
Anthracite grey and black are now as popular as white on many Kent streets. Colour on both faces costs more, so decide early which you want.
When to Change Your Casements
- Friction hinges that no longer hold the window open
- Locks that only engage when you push the opener hard
- White frames that have yellowed or turned chalky
- Water on the window board after heavy rain
- Rusty hinges and keeps, especially close to the coast
Not every sticking casement needs a new frame; hardware can often be renewed.
Agree which openings are fixed and which open before manufacture. The fitter should also check the cill projection, drainage route and condition of the reveals so the new frames can be sealed and finished properly.
From Measure to Handover
- Measure: each opening is measured and the opening layout agreed window by window.
- Manufacture: frames are made to size, usually in three to five weeks.
- Stripping out: old frames are cut out with care to protect the brickwork and plaster.
- Installation: the new frame is packed, fixed, sealed and glazed, with a new cill outside.
- Adjusting: gaps are trimmed inside, hardware adjusted and trickle vents shown to you.
A typical semi is usually fitted in one to two days, with each opening left secure overnight.
Planning Which Panes Open
Decide which panes open and which way. Top openers over fixed glass are good for ventilation, larger side-hung openers are better for cleaning and escape, and bedrooms above ground level usually need at least one window big enough to escape through.
Check handle heights over worktops and baths. On homes near the sea, ask for stainless or coastal-grade hinges and keeps.
Budgeting for New Casements
The guide range for uPVC casement windows is £300–£6,800. One small white casement sits near the bottom, while a full set of flush-sash or two-tone casements sits toward the top. Your own figure depends on the survey.
Ask whether each price includes VAT, removal and disposal, new cills and boards and making good.
Planning and Building Regulations
Replacing casements with similar uPVC casements on a house is usually permitted development. Changing from timber to uPVC may be restricted on a listed building or in a conservation area with an Article 4 direction, and flats need the freeholder's agreement and may need planning permission. If in doubt, contact Ashford Borough Council.
Replacement casements must meet the Building Regulations for energy efficiency, safety glazing, ventilation and escape. A competent person scheme installer can self-certify the work; the Planning Portal's building regulations guidance explains the requirements.
uPVC Window Installers Near Ashford
You can also ask for casement quotes in: Wye, Charing, Hamstreet, Lenham, Tenterden, Dymchurch. For an address just outside Ashford, a postcode helps firms plan.
Request uPVC Casement Quotes in Ashford
Start with your postcode and a window count. Kent Windows introduces enquiries and does not make or fit windows. Firms joining the network are asked for insurance details and references, but please check current documents and recent work yourself.
Compare casement window prices.
These answers can help when installers visit your Ashford home.
Common Questions About uPVC Casements
How much do uPVC casement windows cost in Ashford?
The guide range is £300–£6,800, from one small white casement to a whole house in coloured frames. Flush-sash profiles, colour on both faces and triple glazing cost more.
Can I have grey uPVC casements with white inside?
Yes. Most systems offer a coloured outer face with a white inner face, which is usually cheaper than colour on both sides.
Do I need permission to replace uPVC windows in Ashford?
Not usually on a house if the new windows look similar. Listed buildings, flats and conservation areas with an Article 4 direction may need consent.
How long does it take to fit uPVC casements?
Most houses are fitted in one to two days once the frames have been made, which typically takes three to five weeks after the survey.