Are you curious about wooden window frame prices because you have bought a new house or because the old window frames simply need replacing? In this article you will find everything about the wooden window frame prices, possibilities, some saving tips and customised wooden window frames.
Table of contents
- What do customised wooden window frames cost?
- Is there a subsidy for wooden window frame replacement?
- Price examples
- What are the wooden window frame prices made up of?
- What choices determine the timber window prices?
- Frequently asked questions
What do customised timber window frames cost?
When buying timber window frames, you have the choice of softwood or hardwood. This includes different types of wood such as Mahogany and Meranti. The type of wood you choose affects its lifespan and price. Wooden window frames can last an average of 20 to 75 years, depending on the type of wood.
The average wooden window frame prices are £ 850 to £ 1,200 per m². For a terraced house, you will spend approximately £ 17,000 to £ 24,000 to replace all window frames, including the installation of HR++ glass. See the overview below for an indication of the average wooden window frame prices per project.
| Project | Average prices | Explanation |
|---|---|---|
| Repairing a wooden window frame | From £ 50 | Repairing a wooden window frame |
| Replacing a wooden window frame | £ 1.200 – £ 2,000 | Including HR++ glass |
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Is there a subsidy for replacing wooden window frames?
If, when replacing your window frames, you also replace the current glass for HR++ glass or triple glass, the government makes a subsidy available. There are some conditions to avail of the subsidy. First of all, you add up the number of m² of glass and window frames. You have to replace at least 8m² of this on glass alone. Ultimately, you can receive a subsidy for a maximum of 45m² of the replacement glass and window frames. There is also a condition for the insulation value of the glass. The U-value (insulating value) of HR++ glass may be no more than 1.2 W/m2K and of triple glass no more than 0.7 W/m2K. Look for the other conditions and subsidy amounts on the website of the national government.
Price examples
To clarify the prices, here are 3 situations:
Wooden window frame repair
While painting your window frames, you found out that there is wood rot in your window frame. There is no need to replace the entire window frame, so you decide to have it repaired. You can also opt for renovation window frames. The specialist repairs the wood rot and charges around £150 for this.
Wood window frame replacement
Your window frame has lasted for decades and is therefore in need of replacement. You decide to have another wooden window frame (150 x 100 cm) installed. This will cost you around £1,200 to £2,000 including installation, VAT and removal of old materials.
What are the wooden window frame prices made up of?
Costs for new window frames consist of labour, and material costs. Want to save on labour costs? Then request several window frame quotes to compare. You can influence material costs yourself by making some price-determining choices. These choices are explained in more detail below.
What choices determine the price of wooden window frames?
There are a number of choices that allow you to influence the final price.
What kind of wood?
When buying a wooden window frame, you can choose between softwood or hardwood. Softwood comes from coniferous trees and hardwood from deciduous trees. Wood types are classified into durability classes that say something about the lifespan of the wood. These can range from 1 to 5, with 1 being very durable.
softwood
Needle trees grow a lot faster, which means softwood is generally cheaper than hardwood. The durability classes of softwood are 3, 4 and 5. In general, therefore, this wood is less durable than hardwood, whose durability class is 1 or 2. On average, softwood has a lifespan of 25 years. Examples of softwood are: Spruce, Pine and Larch.
Hardwood
The price of hardwood window frames is generally £10 to £50 higher per frame than for a softwood window frame. The lifespan, on the other hand, is a lot longer, up to 75 years. Examples of hardwood are: Meranti, Merbau and Afzelia.
What type of window?
The price of the wooden window frame varies depending on the type of window. There are different types of windows and combinations to choose from. The two most common types of windows are explained below. Check out the features and prices of these windows below.
Fixed window
A fixed window you cannot open. As a result, this is the cheapest option. Fixed windows are also easy to install.
Turn/turn window
A turn/turn window can be tilted inwards and opened in one direction. You can also combine this window with a fixed window, so you can open part of the window. Tilt/turn windows are more expensive than fixed windows, because they have a trickier construction.
| Project | Average price (incl. installation and HR ++ glass) |
|---|---|
| Fixed window (150 x 100 cm) | £ 1.250 – £ 1,800 |
| Tilt/turn window (150 x 100 cm) | £ 1,500 – £ 2,050 |
What type of glass?
There are different types of glass to choose from for in a wooden frame. Of the types of glass, HR++ insulating glass is the most commonly chosen type, as it insulates better than single glazing and standard double glazing. For average prices, see the chart below.
| Type of glass | Isolation | Average prices |
|---|---|---|
| Standard double glazing | Moderate | £65 – £80 per sq m |
| HR++ glass | Excellent | £100 – £130 per sq m |
Extra options
In addition to the necessary choices, there are also extra options you can add to your window frames to enhance your home. Check out the different options and prices in the list below.
| Extra option | Average prices | Benefit | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ventilation grilles | Small – £15 Large – £60 |
Dry air makes for less chance of mould and rot | |
| Safety glass | £100 – £150 | ||
| Ventilation grilles | Small – £15 Large – £60 |
Dry air makes for less chance of mould and rot | |
| Safe glass | £100 – £150 | Burglar-resistant and prevents serious accidents |
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Frequently asked questions
Wooden window frames cost on average between £1,000 and £4,500. The minimum cost is £800 and the maximum cost is around £6,000. Want to know the exact cost? Then request a free, no-obligation quote.
In general, plastic window frames are cheaper than wooden window frames. On average, plastic window frames cost between £750 and £1,000 per m². Wooden window frames cost on average between £850 and £1,200 per m². Compare different window frames.
For a terraced house you will spend an average of £ 17,000 to £ 24,000 for wooden window frames. This includes installing HR++ glass.
