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Aluminium windows in Brighton & Hove

We supply and fit aluminium windows, doors and glazing repairs across Brighton & Hove and the surrounding East Sussex area, covering BN1–BN3, BN41, BN42, BN45. Typical supplied-and-fitted cost for a standard 1200 × 1200mm casement in Brighton & Hove is £770–£1,160.

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Aluminium windows for Brighton & Hove homes

Brighton & Hove housing is dominated by Regency townhouses and stucco terraces along the seafront, Victorian bay-fronted terraces through Hanover and Preston Park, and 1930s semis in Patcham — much of it is directly exposed to salt spray and driving rain. That matters, because the right window is the one that suits the stock — not the one the salesperson has in the van.

  • Period terracesA slim, flat-faced heritage or steel-look profile keeps the sightline close to the original. A chunky frame changes the character of the elevation and is the single most common reason a conservation officer objects.
  • 1930s bay-fronted semisThe bay is usually structural. It needs propping before the old frame comes out, and the quote should say so. Aluminium is dramatically slimmer through the mullions than uPVC.
  • Flats and apartmentsTilt & turn, almost always — you cannot clean the outside of a casement above ground floor, and the freeholder will normally have conditions of their own.
  • Modern and new-buildLarge-format sliders and bi-folds, slim sightlines, and a U-value spec that beats Part L rather than scraping it.

Planning and conservation in Brighton & Hove

Brighton & Hove has a very high concentration of conservation areas including Regency Square, Kemp Town and Clifton Hill; heritage sightlines are enforced. Replacing windows is permitted development for most houses, but a conservation area with an Article 4 direction removes that right, flats have no permitted development rights at all, and a listed building always needs listed building consent.

Check with Brighton & Hove City Council before you order anything. A pre-application conversation costs nothing; an enforcement notice costs a great deal. In practice, conservation officers object to thick sightlines rather than to aluminium as a material — which is exactly why a slim aluminium heritage profile is routinely accepted where uPVC is refused.

Salt exposure in Brighton & Hove — specify marine grade

Brighton & Hove sits close enough to salt water that the powder-coat specification genuinely matters. A standard polyester powder coat within a mile or two of the coast will begin to chalk and pit years before its guarantee expires. Specify Qualicoat Seaside grade, which uses a heavier pre-treatment developed for marine environments, and rinse the frames with fresh water a few times a year.

This is a specification issue, not an upsell. If a quote for a coastal Brighton & Hove property does not mention marine-grade coating, ask why.

What it costs in Brighton & Hove

Brighton & Hove sits in the South East pricing band, which runs at roughly 110% the national average. These are supplied-and-fitted ranges including VAT.

Aluminium window and door costs in Brighton & Hove
JobTypical cost
Casement window, approx. 600 × 900mm
supplied & fitted
£570 – £840
Casement window, approx. 1200 × 1200mm
supplied & fitted
£770 – £1,160
Casement window, approx. 1800 × 1200mm
supplied & fitted
£1,080 – £1,600
Tilt & turn window, approx. 1200 × 1200mm
supplied & fitted
£940 – £1,380
Three-section bay window
supplied & fitted
£2,420 – £3,960
Bi-fold door, 3 panes, approx. 3m
supplied & fitted
£4,180 – £6,600
Whole house, 3-bed semi (8–10 windows)
supplied & fitted
£7,150 – £12,100

Ranges include VAT and installation. Final price depends on size, spec, access and site condition — a survey gives you a fixed number.

Same-day and next-day repairs in Brighton & Hove

Most window faults are repairs, not replacements. A misted unit is £80–£190 and keeps your existing frame. A handle is £40–£100. A dropped sash is usually a hinge, at £60–£110. And if a window is broken or a door will not lock, we treat it as an emergency — same day where a fitter is free in your BN postcode, next day everywhere else.

Repair costs in Brighton & Hove
JobTypical cost
Misted / blown double glazed unit, replaced
per unit
£80 – £190
Same-day glass replacement, standard pane
per pane
£120 – £280
Emergency boarding up
per opening
£90 – £180
Window or door handle replaced
per handle
£40 – £100
Friction hinge replaced
per hinge
£60 – £110
Lock / locking mechanism replaced
per lock
£80 – £180

Ranges include VAT and installation. Final price depends on size, spec, access and site condition — a survey gives you a fixed number.

Areas we cover around Brighton & Hove

We cover BN1–BN3, BN41, BN42, BN45, plus the wider Brighton & Hove City Council area.

Frequently asked

How much do aluminium windows cost in Brighton & Hove?

A standard 1200 × 1200mm aluminium casement window typically costs £770–£1,160 supplied and fitted in Brighton & Hove, reflecting South East pricing. A small window runs £570–£840 and a large one £1,080–£1,600. A full three-bed semi generally lands between £7,150 and £12,100.

Which postcodes do you cover in Brighton & Hove?

We cover BN1–BN3, BN41, BN42, BN45 and the surrounding East Sussex area. If you are just outside, put your postcode on the quote form and we will confirm your local installer and lead time.

Do I need planning permission for new windows in Brighton & Hove?

For most houses, no — it is permitted development. But Brighton & Hove has a very high concentration of conservation areas including Regency Square, Kemp Town and Clifton Hill; heritage sightlines are enforced, so check with Brighton & Hove City Council before you order: a conservation area with an Article 4 direction removes permitted development rights, and a listed building always needs consent.

Can you do same-day window repairs in Brighton & Hove?

Yes. Broken glass, a door that will not lock, a break-in or storm damage are treated as emergencies — same day where a fitter is free in your postcode, next day everywhere else. Boarding up is £90–£180 and same-day glass replacement £120–£280.

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