Period Style Windows
Sash Windows in Birmingham
Keep the character of your Victorian or Edwardian home and lose the draughts, rattles and peeling paint.
- Free home survey, 7 days a week
- Fixed written quote, no pressure
- Building Regulations certificate included
Sash Windows Fitted Across Birmingham
If you are thinking about sash windows in Birmingham, Eco Glaze can replace tired timber sashes with modern uPVC vertical sliders that keep the classic proportions of a period home while performing like a new double glazed window.
Birmingham has thousands of Victorian and Edwardian houses with original box sash windows, especially across Moseley, Kings Heath, Edgbaston and Handsworth. Many are now draughty, hard to open and expensive to keep painted. A well-made uPVC sash gives you the same look with spring balances, secure locks and A-rated glass.
Not sure this is the right option? See our uPVC Windows and aluminium windows pages, or read more about Eco Glaze.
What's Included
- Free survey, including a check for conservation area or Article 4 restrictions
- uPVC vertical sliding sashes in white, cream or woodgrain finishes
- Period details such as run-through horns, deep bottom rails and Georgian bars
- Tilt-in sashes so you can clean both sides from inside
- A-rated double glazing with warm edge spacers
- Restrictor stays for child safety on upper floors
- Removal of old sash boxes, weights and cords
- Building Regulations compliance certificate
Signs You Need Sash Windows
- Sashes that will not stay open. Broken cords or worn balances mean the window slides down or will not move at all.
- Rattling in the wind. Gaps around old timber sashes let in draughts, dust and noise.
- Rot on the sills and bottom rails. The lower parts of timber sashes catch the most water and are usually the first to fail.
- Single glazing. Original sash windows are usually single glazed and lose a lot of heat.
- Painted shut. Years of repainting can seal a sash closed, which is a ventilation and fire escape problem.
Our Process, Step by Step
Survey and heritage check
We measure each opening, note period details you want to keep, and check whether your street is in a conservation area.
Design
We match the glazing bars, horns and colour to the style of your house and show you samples.
Fixed quote
You receive a written, itemised price with no hidden extras.
Fitting
Old boxes are carefully removed and the new frames are fitted and sealed. Internal reveals are made good.
Handover
We show you how to tilt the sashes for cleaning and how the locks and restrictors work.
Sash Window Options Compared
| Option | Best for | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| uPVC sash | Most period homes outside strict conservation controls | Low maintenance, A-rated, and the best value way to get the sash look. |
| Woodgrain foiled uPVC sash | Homes where a timber look matters | A textured foil that closely mimics painted or natural timber. |
| Flush casement alternative | Where sliding is not essential | Gives a traditional look at a lower price than a true sliding sash. |
| Timber sash refurbishment | Listed buildings and strict Article 4 streets | Sometimes the only approved option. We can advise on where to start. |
In conservation areas the council will look closely at glazing bar profiles, horns and frame depth. We can provide drawings and product details to support a planning application if one is needed.
How Much Do Sash Windows Cost in Birmingham?
Sash windows cost more than standard casements because the frames and balances are more complex. National price guides typically put a fitted uPVC sash window at around £900 to £2,000 each, depending on size, finish and detailing.
Your free survey gives you a fixed price for every window, so you can phase the work room by room if you prefer.
What affects the price
- Size and number of sashes
- Woodgrain or coloured foils
- Georgian bars and other period details
- Upper floor access
- Repairs to stone or brick surrounds
- Any planning application support needed
Sash Windows for Birmingham Homes
Birmingham's Victorian and Edwardian streets are where most sash windows survive. Moseley has an Article 4 direction across its conservation area, and Birmingham City Council's guidance says even minor changes such as replacing windows can need planning permission there. The St Agnes area of Moseley has its own direction too. Streets in Kings Heath and Handsworth are generally less restricted, but the same period proportions still matter if you want the house to look right.
Why Choose Us
Why Choose Eco Glaze for Sash Windows in Birmingham
Period detail done properly
A sash window that looks wrong spoils the front of a house. We specify run-through horns, slim meeting rails and correctly spaced glazing bars so the new windows match the age of the property. Our surveyors photograph your existing windows and keep the original pane layout unless you ask us to change it. That attention matters even more in Birmingham, where whole streets of matching Victorian terraces make a mismatched window stand out.
Warmer than the timber you replace
Original sashes are almost always single glazed. Replacing single glazing with A-rated double glazing saves a typical semi around £85 a year according to the Energy Saving Trust, and every sash we fit meets the Part L limit of 1.4 W/m²K. Spring balances replace cords and weights, so the windows glide and stay where you put them.
Planning checked before you pay
Moseley, Edgbaston and Moor Pool in Harborne all have Article 4 directions that can bring window changes under planning control. We check your address at survey and tell you straight away if consent is likely to be needed, so you never pay a deposit on windows you cannot fit. Most other Birmingham streets need no permission at all.
Our Promise
What You Can Expect From Us
Fixed written quotes
The price we quote after survey is the price you pay. No hidden extras and no 'today only' discounts.
No pressure selling
Take your time. We leave the quote with you and are happy to answer questions on the phone, seven days a week.
Tidy, careful fitting
Floors protected, one window out at a time, old frames removed and everything cleaned before we leave.
Paperwork sorted
Every window and door installation is registered so you receive a Building Regulations compliance certificate.
FAQ
Sash Windows: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I put uPVC sash windows in a conservation area?
Sometimes. It depends on the area and whether there is an Article 4 direction. We check your address and, if permission is needed, help you put the application together.
Do uPVC sash windows really slide?
Yes. They are true vertical sliders with modern spring balances, not casements made to look like sashes.
Can I clean the outside from indoors?
Yes. Our sashes tilt inwards for cleaning, which is ideal for upstairs windows.
How long do uPVC sash windows last?
A quality uPVC frame commonly lasts 20 to 35 years with nothing more than cleaning and an occasional drop of oil on the moving parts.
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