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How much does double glazing cost in the UK?

A double glazing costs £400 to £900 in the UK, typically around £550 per window. Prices reviewed June 2026.

Double glazing is priced per window, so the number and size of windows is the main factor, then frame material and glass spec.

From
£400
Typical
£550
Up to
£900
per window · reviewed June 2026 1 to 3 days for a whole house

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Double glazing cost breakdown

What a double glazing typically costs, by the unit:

WhatTypical UK cost
Per window, supplied and fitted£400 to £700 per window
+ Aluminium framesadd £150 to £350 per window
Typical 9 windows£3,600 to £6,300

What's included in the price?

A typical double glazing price includes:

What changes the price?

The things that move a double glazing price most:

01

Number and size of windows

02

Frame material: uPVC is cheapest, then aluminium, then timber

03

Style: casement is cheapest, sash and shaped windows cost more

04

Glass spec and any colour or finish

Does where you live change the cost?

London and the South East add around 15 to 20 percent.

Common questions

How much to double glaze a whole house?

A typical three bedroom house with around 8 to 10 windows costs roughly £4,500 to £7,500 in uPVC. Aluminium or timber pushes this higher.

Which window frames are cheapest?

uPVC casement windows are the cheapest. Aluminium costs more but is slimmer and stronger, and timber is the most expensive and needs maintenance.

These are independent guide prices based on typical UK jobs in 2026. Your actual cost depends on your property, spec, access and where you live. Always get at least three written quotes before committing.

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