French doors in Cambridge
From £1,300
| Service | Typical price in Cambridge |
|---|---|
| UPVC double glazed windows | £513 - £1,026 |
| Sash windows (UPVC & timber) | £1,026 - £2,736 |
| French & patio doors | £1,482 - £3,648 |
| Bay & bow windows | £1,824 - £4,332 |
| Secondary glazing | £399 - £1,083 |
French door quotes across Cambridge
French doors are a strong fit for the rear elevations of Cambridge’s Victorian and Edwardian terraces in Romsey, Petersfield and De Freville, and for the many 1930s semis in Chesterton and Cherry Hinton. On new-build estates such as Great Kneighton, Trumpington Meadows and Eddington, they are often already in place and being upgraded. Legacy Windows is a comparison service linking you to FENSA installers across CB1 to CB5.
Why locals in Cambridge choose Legacy Windows
- Typical Cambridge fitted band for French doors runs about £1,480 to £3,650, covering UPVC, aluminium, composite and timber
- All quotes include Part L glazing (Uw at or below 1.4 W/m²K) and Part Q laminated glass in vulnerable positions
- Installers are FENSA or CERTASS registered, so building control is self-certified
- We flag when your address falls inside the Central Conservation Area or an Article 4 zone — timber may be required
- No cold calls after enquiry
Areas we cover around Cambridge
We route French-door enquiries across Chesterton, Cherry Hinton, Trumpington, Romsey, Petersfield, Arbury, and the new-build estates in Great Kneighton, Trumpington Meadows, Eddington and Cambourne. Rear-elevation installations outside conservation areas are usually straightforward. Inside the Central Conservation Area, timber or timber-effect finishes and heritage glazing bars may be required for street-visible openings. We also cover nearby Ely, Newmarket, Huntingdon, St Neots and Royston.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need planning permission for rear French doors in Cambridge? On non-listed properties outside conservation areas, no — permitted development covers replacement of an existing rear door. Inside the Central Conservation Area, planning consent is normally required, and Listed Buildings always need Listed Building Consent.
Timber or UPVC French doors on a listed frontage? On any Listed Building or historic principal elevation, timber is the standard requirement. UPVC is unlikely to be approved by the Cambridge City Council conservation officer.
Can I have side lights added? Yes. Fixed side or top lights typically add £180 to £450 per panel and are common on wider Victorian terrace rear openings.
Windows and doors in Cambridge - local context
Georgian and Victorian townhouses around the colleges, terraces in Romsey and Petersfield, plus interwar semis in Chesterton and Cherry Hinton.
Dominant era of housing stock: Georgian core, Victorian and Edwardian belts, interwar suburban growth.
Heritage note: The Central Conservation Area covers most of the college estate - slim double glazing is usually the ceiling for approvals.
- Newnham
- Chesterton
- Romsey
- Cherry Hinton
- Trumpington
Postcodes we cover in Cambridge
- CB1
- CB2
- CB3
- CB4
- CB5
Not seeing your postcode? Request a quote anyway - we likely still cover it.