Secondary glazing in York
From £350
| Service | Typical price in York |
|---|---|
| UPVC double glazed windows | £414 - £828 |
| Sash windows (UPVC & timber) | £828 - £2,208 |
| French & patio doors | £1,196 - £2,944 |
| Bay & bow windows | £1,472 - £3,496 |
| Secondary glazing | £322 - £874 |
Secondary glazing quotes across York
Secondary glazing is often the only glazing upgrade City of York Council’s conservation officer will approve on Listed Buildings within the walls and across the historic core. It delivers meaningful thermal and acoustic improvement without altering the primary frame — the same reason Historic England routinely recommends it. Legacy Windows is a comparison service that puts your job in front of vetted specialists across YO1 to YO31.
Why locals in York choose Legacy Windows
- Typical York fitted band runs about £320 to £870 per opening, depending on frame size and mode (fixed, lift-out, horizontal or vertical slider)
- Fully reversible — usually the only glazing upgrade granted Listed Building Consent on Georgian and Victorian frontages
- Real acoustic benefit: laminated acoustic glass with a 100mm+ cavity delivers 40+ dB Rw against traffic and tourist-quarter noise
- Slimline aluminium frames sit behind the primary window with minimal visual change
- No cold calls after enquiry
Areas we cover around York
We route secondary-glazing enquiries into the walled city (YO1), Bishophill, The Groves, Fishergate, Bootham and older streets in Clifton, Fulford Village and Heworth. It is also common near the East Coast Main Line and along the inner ring road for acoustic reasons. We also cover nearby Harrogate, Selby, Malton, Tadcaster and Leeds.
Frequently asked questions
Will City of York Council accept secondary glazing on a Grade II listed townhouse? Almost always yes. Historic England guidance treats secondary glazing as fully reversible, which makes it the preferred glazing upgrade on Listed Buildings. Listed Building Consent is still needed but generally granted for well-designed slimline systems.
How much noise reduction can I expect near the ECML or the walls? A properly specified secondary unit with a 100–150mm cavity and laminated acoustic glass typically reduces perceived noise by 35–45 dB Rw.
Does secondary glazing meet Part L? It is not a replacement thermal element on its own, so Part L does not directly apply. Combined U-values below 1.8 W/m²K are readily achievable and often below 1.4.
Windows and doors in York - local context
Georgian and early Victorian townhouses within the walls, Victorian brick terraces across Bishophill and The Groves, plus interwar semis in Acomb and Fulford.
Dominant era of housing stock: Georgian and Victorian in the walled city.
Heritage note: The historic core is a UNESCO-nominated conservation area - almost any change to street-visible glazing needs Listed Building Consent or approval from City of York Council.
- Bishophill
- Clifton
- Fulford
- Heworth
- Fishergate
Postcodes we cover in York
- YO1
- YO10
- YO23
- YO24
- YO26
- YO30
- YO31
Not seeing your postcode? Request a quote anyway - we likely still cover it.