Heritage steel window replacement in Edinburgh and the Lothians
Looking for heritage steel window replacement in Edinburgh and the Lothians? We survey, draw, fabricate and fit them for homes in Edinburgh, Leith and across the rest of Edinburgh and the Lothians.
Fitting heritage steel window replacement in Edinburgh and the Lothians
Edinburgh's Georgian New Town and Victorian tenements have tall ceilings and deep plans that suit full-height internal steel screens; listed status is common.
Safety glass is standard in every internal pane, and we check whether fire-rated glazing is needed before anything is ordered. Lead times are confirmed in writing when you sign off the drawings, so you can plan the rest of your project around them.
We cover Edinburgh, Leith, Musselburgh and Linlithgow, plus the villages and towns between them. Lead time is 5–7 weeks from signed-off drawings, and we confirm dates in writing when you sign off the drawings.
What we can include
- Drawings to support listed building or Article 4 applications
- Curved and corner bay windows
- Slim double-glazed units in modern thermal sections
- Original-style ironmongery including monkey-tail handles
Heritage steel window replacement means removing failing original metal windows, typically from the 1920s to 1950s, and fitting new steel windows that copy their slim sections, glazing-bar patterns and opening lights. Read the full guide to heritage steel window replacement.
Call, chat or send the form and we will arrange a convenient survey date.
Heritage steel window replacement in Edinburgh and the Lothians: questions
Do I need permission to replace steel windows?
If the house is listed you will need listed building consent, and some conservation areas have Article 4 directions that control window changes. Otherwise replacement is usually permitted, subject to building regulations.
How much does it cost to replace old steel windows?
Like-for-like heritage steel windows usually cost £1,600 to £4,000 per window fitted, including VAT. Curved corner bays and complex patterns are quoted individually.
Are prices higher in Edinburgh and the Lothians?
Our guide prices are the same nationally. The fixed price for your job depends on its size and specification, plus any site factors such as access or parking, which we note at survey.
Book a free survey
Tell us about your opening and we will arrange a survey and a fixed written quote.