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Aluminium windows in Cardiff

We supply and fit aluminium windows, doors and glazing repairs across Cardiff and the surrounding Cardiff area, covering CF3, CF5, CF10, CF11, CF14, CF23, CF24. Typical supplied-and-fitted cost for a standard 1200 × 1200mm casement in Cardiff is £650–£980.

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Aluminium windows for Cardiff homes

Cardiff housing is dominated by Victorian bay-fronted terraces through Cathays, Roath and Canton, interwar semis in Llanishen and Rhiwbina, and a large bay-side apartment stock in Cardiff Bay where salt exposure matters. 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 Cardiff

Cardiff has conservation areas including Roath Park, Cathays Park and Pontcanna. 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 Cardiff 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 Cardiff — specify marine grade

Cardiff 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 Cardiff property does not mention marine-grade coating, ask why.

What it costs in Cardiff

Cardiff sits in the Wales pricing band, which runs at roughly 93% the national average. These are supplied-and-fitted ranges including VAT.

Aluminium window and door costs in Cardiff
JobTypical cost
Casement window, approx. 600 × 900mm
supplied & fitted
£480 – £710
Casement window, approx. 1200 × 1200mm
supplied & fitted
£650 – £980
Casement window, approx. 1800 × 1200mm
supplied & fitted
£910 – £1,350
Tilt & turn window, approx. 1200 × 1200mm
supplied & fitted
£790 – £1,160
Three-section bay window
supplied & fitted
£2,050 – £3,350
Bi-fold door, 3 panes, approx. 3m
supplied & fitted
£3,530 – £5,580
Whole house, 3-bed semi (8–10 windows)
supplied & fitted
£6,040 – £10,230

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 Cardiff

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 CF postcode, next day everywhere else.

Repair costs in Cardiff
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 Cardiff

We cover CF3, CF5, CF10, CF11, CF14, CF23, CF24, plus the wider Cardiff Council area.

Frequently asked

How much do aluminium windows cost in Cardiff?

A standard 1200 × 1200mm aluminium casement window typically costs £650–£980 supplied and fitted in Cardiff, reflecting Wales pricing. A small window runs £480–£710 and a large one £910–£1,350. A full three-bed semi generally lands between £6,040 and £10,230.

Which postcodes do you cover in Cardiff?

We cover CF3, CF5, CF10, CF11, CF14, CF23, CF24 and the surrounding Cardiff 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 Cardiff?

For most houses, no — it is permitted development. But Cardiff has conservation areas including Roath Park, Cathays Park and Pontcanna, so check with Cardiff 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 Cardiff?

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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