Sash windows (UPVC & timber) in Cambridge
From £900
| 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 |
Timber sash and slimline glazing across Cambridge
Cambridge is one of the most sash-intensive markets in England. Georgian and early Victorian townhouses fill the Central Conservation Area, and the college estate almost universally requires timber sash with slim double glazing on any street-facing replacement. Legacy Windows is a comparison service that puts your job in front of Listed-Building experienced sash specialists across CB1 to CB5.
Why locals in Cambridge choose Legacy Windows
- Typical Cambridge fitted band runs about £1,030 to £2,740 per sash, with engineered timber sitting mid-band
- Comparison covers traditional softwood, Accoya and engineered timber sashes, plus UPVC vertical sliders for non-listed streets
- We flag every enquiry that sits inside the Central Conservation Area, an Article 4 direction area, or a listed building
- Slimline double-glazed units (typically 12–14mm sealed) are usually the ceiling for approvals — quotes are itemised accordingly
- All installers FENSA or CERTASS registered, and quotes meet Part L (Uw at or below 1.4 W/m²K)
Areas we cover around Cambridge
Sash enquiries concentrate in Newnham, Petersfield, Romsey (older streets), Mill Road, De Freville, and around the college estate in CB2, CB3 and CB4. Trumpington Village and Chesterton retain older sash stock too. We also cover nearby Ely, Newmarket, Huntingdon, St Neots and Royston.
Frequently asked questions
Will I need Listed Building Consent from Cambridge City Council? If your property is listed, yes — always. Even on unlisted buildings inside the Central Conservation Area, planning consent is normally needed for any street-facing sash change, and the conservation officer typically requires timber, matching glazing bar profiles and slim double glazing.
Is slimline double glazing thermally effective? Yes. Modern 12–14mm sealed units with warm-edge spacers, low-e coatings and argon fill achieve Uw values of 1.4 to 1.6 W/m²K — compliant with Part L for replacement windows in a Listed Building context.
How long does a bespoke timber sash quote take? Survey and joinery order usually take three to six weeks; installation for a full house of six to twelve sashes takes five to ten days on site.
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.