An overview of preparation, construction and handover. The exact sequence depends on your property, design and scope. Structural work and installations require a project-specific assessment.
Window and door replacement in 10 steps
Requirements and openings
Agree which windows, doors or glazed elements will be replaced and which will remain.
Survey and measurements
Have the existing connections, substrate and access assessed on site.
Materials and glazing
Choose profiles, glazing, ventilation, opening direction, fittings and colours as a coordinated specification.
Quote and permissions
Specify installation, disposal and repairs, and check address-specific rules and ownership agreements.
Order and schedule
Confirm final dimensions and product specifications and agree the installation sequence.
Protect and remove
Protect the work area and remove existing elements according to the agreed approach.
Check the opening
Assess the exposed substrate and connections before installation.
Install and connect
Install the elements to the selected system and finish the exterior and interior connections.
Adjust and inspect
Check opening and closing, fittings, ventilation provision and connections.
Handover and use
Record product details, maintenance, operation and any outstanding items.
What should you prepare for the site visit?
List every window and its intended opening direction. Consider profile, glass, ventilation, hardware and colour together. Have dimensions and junctions surveyed on site before ordering.
Which documents should you keep?
Check operation, adjustment, visible surfaces and the agreed surrounding finish. Record any further repairs. Keep product and maintenance information for frames, glazing and hardware.
Frequently asked questions
Is the interior finish automatically repaired?
Only if it is included in the agreed scope. List sills, trim, plastering and painting separately in the quotation.