Sash windows in Reading
From £900
| 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 |
Sash windows for Reading’s Victorian and Edwardian streets
Reading’s finest sash stock survives in Caversham, the central Newtown terraces off London Road and the Victorian streets around Coley and Katesgrove. Legacy Windows introduces homeowners to sash specialists who quote a fixed price for a heritage-grade restoration or a matched timber replacement, calibrated to the town’s Thames Valley joinery premium.
Why locals in Reading choose Legacy Windows
- Typical 2026 pricing sits between £1,010 and £2,690 per sliding sash supplied and fitted, reflecting Reading’s above-average trade rates.
- Slim 12 to 14 mm double-glazed units let installers reach Part L Uw of 1.4 W/m2K in listed and conservation properties.
- Original glazing bar profiles, horns, meniscus glass and putty finishes are matched to Historic England guidance for pre-1919 stock.
- Draught proofing, spiral or weight-and-pulley balances and acoustic laminated glass are offered as itemised options so quotes compare cleanly.
- Comparison-only service: three sash quotes inside a working week, no doorstep visits until you invite one.
Areas we cover around Reading
Sash briefs concentrate in RG1 across Newtown and central Reading, RG4 across Caversham, and pockets of RG6 and RG30. The thirteen conservation areas across Reading include Caversham and the central conservation area covering Broad Street and Friar Street, both of which apply Listed Building Consent to any street-facing change on pre-1900 stock. Requests from Wokingham, Henley, Wallingford and Pangbourne reach the same Berkshire joinery workshops.
Frequently asked questions
Can I fit slim double-glazed sashes in Caversham? Usually yes. Reading Borough Council conservation officers typically approve slim 12 to 14 mm units that match the original profile and horns. Full 24 mm units on street elevations are usually refused. Article 4 directions in parts of Caversham catch even like-for-like replacements.
How much cheaper is restoration compared with full replacement? Restoring the existing box with new draught-proofed sashes and slim units typically runs 30 to 40 per cent cheaper than a full timber replacement, and it preserves the listed fabric. Our panel quotes both options where useful.
How long does Listed Building Consent take in Reading? Reading Borough Council conservation applications usually get a decision inside eight weeks. Straightforward like-for-like restoration briefs on Grade II properties are commonly approved without amendment.
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
Not seeing your postcode? Request a quote anyway - we likely still cover it.