Bay windows in Reading
From £1,600
| Service | Typical price in Reading |
|---|---|
| UPVC double glazed windows | £504 - £1,008 |
| Sash windows (UPVC & timber) | £1,008 - £2,688 |
| French & patio doors | £1,456 - £3,584 |
| Bay & bow windows | £1,792 - £4,256 |
| Secondary glazing | £392 - £1,064 |
Bay window replacements in Caversham, Newtown and Tilehurst
Reading’s bay-fronted stock runs from the Victorian squares of Newtown and Katesgrove through to the interwar splayed bays of Caversham, Tilehurst and Earley. Legacy Windows introduces homeowners to three bay specialists who quote a fixed supply-and-fit price, including the structural head detail where the bay is load-bearing.
Why locals in Reading choose Legacy Windows
- Typical 2026 pricing runs from £1,790 for a compact three-light UPVC square bay to £4,255 for a splayed aluminium or timber replacement, adjusted for Thames Valley trade rates.
- All matched installers are FENSA or CERTASS registered, and load-bearing bay heads are covered by a separate Building Regulations sign-off with structural calculations.
- Every unit hits a whole-window Uw of 1.4 W/m2K or lower under Part L 2022, with warm-edge argon-filled 28 mm units and self-cleaning coatings offered on south-facing bays.
- Colour matching for stucco cills, heritage cream and anthracite grey is itemised in every quote.
- Timber and heritage aluminium options are quoted for conservation streets where UPVC would be refused.
Areas we cover around Reading
Bay briefs are heaviest in RG1 across Newtown and Katesgrove, RG4 across Caversham, and RG30 across Tilehurst. Earley in RG6 and Woodley generate a steady flow of interwar and postwar splayed bays. Any address inside one of the thirteen conservation areas is flagged so we can steer specification appropriately. Requests from Wokingham, Bracknell, Henley and Pangbourne reach the same Berkshire fabricators.
Frequently asked questions
Is Building Regulations sign-off needed for a bay replacement in Reading? Yes if the bay is load-bearing, which is common on Newtown and Katesgrove Victorian terraces. A lintel and structural calculation is required in addition to the FENSA glazing notice.
Can I fit UPVC on a bay-fronted Caversham terrace? On rear elevations, usually yes. On the street elevation the conservation officer will usually require timber or a slim heritage aluminium equivalent. Article 4 streets in Caversham catch even like-for-like UPVC replacements.
How does the Reading orientation affect the specification? South-facing bays across Earley and Woodley benefit from a solar-control coating that reduces summer overheating without cutting winter gain. Self-cleaning glass is a common addition on tall bays too.
Windows and doors in Reading - local context
Victorian terraces around Newtown and Katesgrove, interwar semis in Caversham and Tilehurst, plus 1990s-2000s apartments along the Thames and Kennet.
Dominant era of housing stock: Victorian and interwar, with recent riverside new-build.
Heritage note: 13 conservation areas including Caversham and central Reading.
- Caversham
- Tilehurst
- Earley
- Woodley
- Whitley
Postcodes we cover in Reading
- RG1
- RG2
- RG4
- RG6
- RG30
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