Cost of Double Glazing - Double Glazing Prices

Added: (Mon Jul 28 2008)

Pressbox (Press Release) - Double Glazing prices change from company to company, the true cost of double glazing is broken down as set out below; Cost of uPVC extrusion profile, time and labour to cut the uPVC the exact length, then it has to we joined by a fusion weld on specialised machinery. After the outer frame has been machine then the internal sashes have to be fixed on with the appropriate hinges. After this is done then the double glazed sealed units have to be made and inserted into the frame. Once this has all been done then there is the cost of transporting the frame to your local installer.

Many double glazing installers would buy in the frame from a super fabricator then have their own fitting team come and install the windows. Before the windows get installed a large part of the cost of the job is Sales & Marketing. This can be as much as 35%.

A window frame normally leaves a factory at £120 how ever fitting can be as much as £80 per frame and seals and market can cost up to 40% of the overall job. On average a fair cost of double glazing windows would be £350 to £500 per frame fitted in your house by a reputable installer.