New Windows and Doors

Windowfix believe in tradition, so if your house has sash or Georgian windows for example, then they should be replaced like-for-like. With a wood grain finish such as antique oak, Irish oak, mahogany and rustic cherry, authenticity is not a problem. Often Georgian windows are leaded and bevelled and sometimes windows and doors can be so unique that they need to be custom-made.
 
However, where possible, Windowfix can make repairs that will not only save money, but look wonderful when completed. Bear in mind also the need for traditional framed double glazing, which will keep the heat in, and cold and noise out.
 

Victorian Style Conservatory or Orangery

This is not only a great way to add extra space, but it also blends in with the period features of your property and increases value. Windowfix is able to help design your conservatory or orangery using 3D technology. A photo is taken of your home and it is then possible to create, with your input, a beautiful, aesthetically pleasing design. This way you can see exactly how it will look and make any changes to ensure perfection.
 
As planning permission will almost certainly be needed, Windowfix helps you with this and you will have the peace of mind knowing that the price you pay is for the finished product including electrics, plastering, tiling and landscaping.
 

Loft Conversion

Bedrooms in period properties can be small, making it difficult to create a master bedroom with an en-suite. The perfect solution, without taking anything away from the character, is a loft conversion. Most period properties have a large roof space which will undoubtedly need insulating, so why not create a superb bedroom at the same time?
 
Depending on the size, you may not require planning permission, but you will need to obtain building regulations approval. However if you wish to change the façade of the property by perhaps adding a dormer window, then the materials used must match the existing ones, which is where Windowfix can help.
 
If you are planning on upgrading windows and doors or adding a conservatory to your period property, in the Leicester and Hinckley area, contact Windowfix for first-class workmanship at affordable prices. 

1. Poorly Insulated Roofing

We all remember from high school science that heat rises, so it follows that without any way of keeping all the heat your radiators and fires and generating that it’ll just escape into the cold winter air rather than keeping you warm. Loft insulation is a vital weapon in combatting home heat loss; the Energy Saving Trust put the potential annual savings for a detached house (going from no insulation to the recommended 270mm) at £250, and even a top up of existing insulation could save around £25 a year. View their advice and information on loft insulation here.
 

2. Old/Energy Inefficient Windows

If the windows in your property are particularly old, have a low energy efficiency rating or perhaps are still even single glazed, then updating your windows to much newer and more efficient models can have a massive impact on heat loss. In a typical gas heated detached home, the Energy Saving Trust estimate that you can save up to £175 a year by installing A-rated UPVC windows – you can see their data here.
 
Here at Windowfix, we only install modern A-rated energy efficient double glazed windows to properties, giving you a huge boost in comfort, sound proofing and heat retention as well as giving you dramatic energy bill savings.
 

3. Bare/Non-Insulated Flooring

Another of the biggest causes of heat loss in your home is, believe it or not, through your flooring. Old wooden flooring or bare concrete flooring (even in areas like utility rooms) can contribute to heat loss; while warm air rises it can easily escape and cold air can easily make its way in without a barrier between the cold floor and your warm home. Invest in carpeting to create an effective layer of floor insulation, and buy draught excluders to prevent cold floor-level air from travelling throughout your home.
 
If your home is in need of an update to ensure it stays warm, insulated and energy efficient over these coming colder months (and for many winters to come!) then we here at Windowfix can help. We can supply and install a fantastic range of A rated energy efficient UPVC window, with virtually no effective air leakage, which will not only help keep your home insulated, warm and comfortable but also cut down on your heating bills as well.
 
For more information on any of our products and services, please get in touch with us by calling today on 01455 234253 or by emailing us using our website’s easy-to-use online contact form. 

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