The window quote process, made simple
From “where do I even start?” to three fair quotes you can actually compare — we walk you through every step, in plain English.
- Free, no-obligation quotes — subject to eligibility & a home survey
- Matched with vetted, accredited local installers
- Understand the jargon before anyone knocks on your door
Start the guided quote
Two quick steps. No pressure, no obligation.
Three plain steps to real quotes
Thousands of UK homeowners follow this quote path every month. There’s no clever trick to it — just a clear route from question to comparison.
Tell us the basics
Answer two short questions — whether you own your home and where you live. That’s all it takes to get things moving.
We match local installers
You’re matched with vetted, accredited installers who cover your area and fit the kind of windows you’re after.
Compare fair quotes
Receive free, no-obligation quotes to weigh up side by side — on your terms, at your pace, with no hard sell.
What “vetted and accredited” actually means
These are the industry marks worth checking on any window installer — a FENSA or CERTASS registration means their fitting is self-certified to Building Regulations, while an insurance-backed guarantee and deposit protection safeguard the work if a company ever stops trading. Want to read genuine customer feedback? You can see verified installer reviews on our sister site.
Stage by stage, start to finish
Knowing what comes next takes the pressure off. Here’s the whole path in four simple stages.
Enquire
Share a couple of details and get matched with installers who work in your area.
Survey
A surveyor measures up, checks your frames and confirms exactly what your home needs.
Quotes
You receive itemised, written quotes — so you can see what each price actually covers.
Compare
Line the quotes up, ask questions, and choose the installer that’s right for you.
New to all of this? Our sister guides walk through what to expect from a window quote, jargon and all, and it’s worth a look before you start planning your new windows.
A few window terms, decoded
A quote is far easier to compare once the words make sense. Here are three you’ll meet early.
U-value
How much heat a window lets escape. The lower the number, the better it keeps warmth in.
A-rated glazing
An energy-efficiency band (A++ to E) for the whole window — higher bands lose less heat.
Trickle vent
A small controllable slot that lets fresh air in without opening the whole window.
Read up before you commit
Short, honest guides for each stage of the quote journey. Start with the overview, then dip into whatever you need.
The window quote process explained
The big-picture overview — every stage from first enquiry to fitted windows.
Read the overview →Getting your first window quote
Never done this before? Exactly what to do and what to have ready.
Read guide →What happens at a window survey
What the surveyor checks, how long it takes and what to ask.
Read guide →Online quote vs home survey
When an instant estimate is enough — and when you need a proper survey.
Read guide →Understanding a window quote, line by line
Decode every row so you know precisely what you’re paying for.
Read guide →Window jargon buster
Plain-English meanings for the terms that crop up in quotes and surveys.
Read guide →How long is a window quote valid?
Why quotes have an expiry date and what to do before they lapse.
Read guide →Negotiating your window quote
Fair, realistic ways to discuss price without the awkwardness.
Read guide →Comparing three window quotes
How to line quotes up like-for-like and spot what really matters.
Read guide →From quote to installation day
What happens after you say yes, right up to the fitters arriving.
Read guide →Ready to start your guided quote?
Two short questions is all it takes to be matched with vetted local installers and start comparing fair, no-obligation quotes.
Start the wizard → Survey slots in many areas are being scheduled now.