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Manchester

Window costs in Manchester

Indicative pricing for a standard 1200×1000mm casement window fully fitted in Manchester, across four common specifications.

MaterialGlazingSizePrice range
uPVC Double Standard (1200x1000mm casement) £430 - £1,060
uPVC Triple Standard (1200x1000mm casement) £720 - £1,350
Aluminium Double Standard (1200x1000mm casement) £770 - £1,870
Timber Double Standard (1200x1000mm casement) £1,020 - £2,980

Manchester specifics

Housing: Terraced stock from the Industrial Revolution fills Ancoats, Chorlton and Didsbury. Original timber sash windows are common in Victorian and Edwardian terraces.

Climate: Westerly Atlantic airflow brings consistent rain; airtight sealing and trickle vents reduce condensation in narrow terraced streets.

Price driver: Competitive installer market keeps labour costs modest; terraced access avoids scaffolding on many jobs.

Installers: Strong FENSA and Certass coverage across Greater Manchester with rapid turnaround on standard uPVC replacements.

Property age in Manchester

Based on 258,746 Energy Performance Certificates issued across Manchester. Age band shapes which window fittings are specified — pre-1919 homes typically need timber sash or heritage-pattern casement; post-1980 stock accepts off-the-shelf uPVC.

Pre-1919: 26% (67,312 certs) 26%Pre-1919 1919-1944: 16.8% (43,596 certs) 16.8%1919-1944 1945-1964: 11.3% (29,135 certs) 11.3%1945-1964 1965-1980: 10.5% (27,236 certs) 10.5%1965-1980 1981-2002: 11.2% (28,949 certs) 11.2%1981-2002 2003+: 10.8% (27,827 certs) 10.8%2003+

Source: DCLG EPC bulk domestic dataset (OGL v3). Certificates issued to 2026-04-24.

35 conservation areas recorded in Manchester on Historic England's national register. If your property sits inside one, expect Article 4 directions and consent requirements that affect window choice and material — see Article 4 directions and windows in conservation areas.

By window type in Manchester

Casement

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Sash

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Tilt & Turn

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Bay

See bay prices and specification in Manchester.

French

See french prices and specification in Manchester.

Roof

See roof prices and specification in Manchester.

Secondary glazing

See secondary glazing prices and specification in Manchester.

Next steps

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