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Clear double glazing advice before you speak to installers.
Compare costs, understand your options and learn what to check before signing a contract.
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Costs & finance
Price ranges, quote comparisons and safer ways to finance window projects.
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Understand when repair may be better than full replacement.
☰Buying guides
Installer questions, styles, materials and contract checks.
✓Homebuyer checks
Spot expensive window problems before exchange.
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What to check on windows before buying a house
Use this practical guide before a viewing, second viewing or survey so hidden window problems do not become expensive surprises.
- Check opening, closing and locking.
- Look for blown seals and failed mechanisms.
- Ask for warranties and FENSA or CERTASS paperwork.