Sash windows (UPVC & timber) in Edinburgh
From £900
| Service | Typical price in Edinburgh |
|---|---|
| UPVC double glazed windows | £428 - £855 |
| Sash windows (UPVC & timber) | £855 - £2,280 |
| French & patio doors | £1,235 - £3,040 |
| Bay & bow windows | £1,520 - £3,610 |
| Secondary glazing | £333 - £903 |
Sash and case window quotes for Edinburgh’s New Town, Marchmont and Bruntsfield
The sash and case window is the defining architectural element of Edinburgh — from the Georgian six-over-six sashes of the New Town to the Victorian two-over-two units in Marchmont and Bruntsfield tenement flats. Because the New Town and Old Town are a UNESCO World Heritage Site, almost every job here is either a like-for-like timber restoration or a slim-glazed timber replacement under Listed Building Consent. Legacy Windows is a quote comparison service that matches you with sash specialists who deal with the City of Edinburgh Council conservation team as routine.
Why locals in Edinburgh choose Legacy Windows
- Specialists in Georgian and Victorian timber sash and case restoration
- Slim double-glazed units (11-14mm) for LBC-compliant upgrades
- Written specifications include cord type, weight-pocket detail, astragal spec
- Handles Listed Building Consent applications with the council on your behalf
- Draught-sealing, brush-pile and shrinkage repair as alternatives to full replacement
Areas we cover around Edinburgh
Sash work concentrates in EH1 (Old Town, Royal Mile), EH2 (New Town), EH3 (Stockbridge, Broughton), EH8 (Newington, Southside), EH9 (Marchmont, Grange) and EH10 (Bruntsfield, Morningside inner). Fitters also cover Portobello’s Georgian seafront terraces, Musselburgh, Linlithgow and North Berwick.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need Listed Building Consent for a New Town sash replacement? Almost always yes. If your building is A or B-listed (most of the New Town is A-listed) or falls inside the World Heritage Site, any change to a street-facing sash requires LBC from the City of Edinburgh Council. Rear elevations are sometimes granted more latitude, but even there a like-for-like timber replacement is generally the expectation.
Slim double glazing versus draught-sealing existing sashes — which is worth it? Draught-sealing an existing sound sash is typically £370 to £560 per window and cuts heat loss by around 40%. A full slim-glazed timber replacement is £1,300 to £2,280 and cuts heat loss by 65-70% while addressing rattling and rot. Marchmont tenement owners often start with draught-sealing on rears and slim glazing on the front only.
Do slim units meet Section 6? Slim 11-14mm units achieve around Uw 1.7 W/m²K, above the 1.4 target. Scottish Building Standards permit relaxation for listed and conservation buildings where full compliance would harm character — this is routinely accepted in Edinburgh.
Windows and doors in Edinburgh - local context
Georgian New Town townhouses (heavily A-listed), Victorian tenement flats across Marchmont and Bruntsfield, plus 1930s bungalows in Corstorphine.
Dominant era of housing stock: Georgian New Town, Victorian tenements everywhere else.
Heritage note: The New Town and Old Town are a UNESCO World Heritage Site - any street-facing window change usually requires Listed Building Consent.
- New Town
- Old Town
- Morningside
- Stockbridge
- Marchmont
- Leith
Postcodes we cover in Edinburgh
- EH1
- EH2
- EH3
- EH8
- EH9
- EH10
- EH12
Not seeing your postcode? Request a quote anyway - we likely still cover it.