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Aluminium windows in Derby

We supply and fit aluminium windows, doors and glazing repairs across Derby and the surrounding Derbyshire area, covering DE1, DE3, DE21–DE24, DE72, DE73. Typical supplied-and-fitted cost for a standard 1200 × 1200mm casement in Derby is £660–£990.

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Aluminium windows for Derby homes

Derby housing is dominated by Victorian terraces in Normanton and Peartree, 1930s semis through Littleover and Mickleover, and newer estates towards Oakwood. 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 Derby

Derby has conservation areas including Strutt's Park, Friar Gate and the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage corridor. 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 Derby 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.

What it costs in Derby

Derby sits in the East Midlands pricing band, which runs at roughly 94% the national average. These are supplied-and-fitted ranges including VAT.

Aluminium window and door costs in Derby
JobTypical cost
Casement window, approx. 600 × 900mm
supplied & fitted
£490 – £710
Casement window, approx. 1200 × 1200mm
supplied & fitted
£660 – £990
Casement window, approx. 1800 × 1200mm
supplied & fitted
£920 – £1,360
Tilt & turn window, approx. 1200 × 1200mm
supplied & fitted
£800 – £1,180
Three-section bay window
supplied & fitted
£2,070 – £3,380
Bi-fold door, 3 panes, approx. 3m
supplied & fitted
£3,570 – £5,640
Whole house, 3-bed semi (8–10 windows)
supplied & fitted
£6,110 – £10,340

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 Derby

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 DE postcode, next day everywhere else.

Repair costs in Derby
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 Derby

We cover DE1, DE3, DE21–DE24, DE72, DE73, plus the wider Derby City Council area.

Frequently asked

How much do aluminium windows cost in Derby?

A standard 1200 × 1200mm aluminium casement window typically costs £660–£990 supplied and fitted in Derby, reflecting East Midlands pricing. A small window runs £490–£710 and a large one £920–£1,360. A full three-bed semi generally lands between £6,110 and £10,340.

Which postcodes do you cover in Derby?

We cover DE1, DE3, DE21–DE24, DE72, DE73 and the surrounding Derbyshire 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 Derby?

For most houses, no — it is permitted development. But Derby has conservation areas including Strutt's Park, Friar Gate and the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage corridor, so check with Derby 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 Derby?

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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