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Window costs in Reading

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

MaterialGlazingSizePrice range
uPVC Double Standard (1200x1000mm casement) £600 - £1,500
uPVC Triple Standard (1200x1000mm casement) £900 - £2,100
Aluminium Double Standard (1200x1000mm casement) £1,080 - £2,640
Timber Double Standard (1200x1000mm casement) £1,440 - £4,200

Reading specifics

Housing: Victorian terraces in New Town and Earley mix with modern apartment blocks; conservation areas enforce style matching around the Abbey.

Climate: Thames Valley rain shadow reduces rainfall slightly; summer heat is rising, making ventilating and solar-control glazing attractive.

Price driver: Commuter-town demand attracts national chains, keeping prices competitive; conservation pockets around the centre add modest premiums.

Installers: Served by Thames Valley and London firms; strong online quote competition drives standard installation prices down.

Property age in Reading

Based on 68,308 Energy Performance Certificates issued across Reading. 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: 27.4% (18,688 certs) 27.4%Pre-1919 1919-1944: 7.1% (4,852 certs) 7.1% 1945-1964: 13.5% (9,252 certs) 13.5%1945-1964 1965-1980: 13% (8,876 certs) 13%1965-1980 1981-2002: 13.2% (8,991 certs) 13.2%1981-2002 2003+: 9.5% (6,484 certs) 9.5%
1919-1944 7.1% 2003+ 9.5%

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

15 conservation areas recorded in Reading 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.

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