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Aluminium windows in Portsmouth

We supply and fit aluminium windows, doors and glazing repairs across Portsmouth and the surrounding Hampshire area, covering PO1–PO6. Typical supplied-and-fitted cost for a standard 1200 × 1200mm casement in Portsmouth is £770–£1,160.

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Aluminium windows for Portsmouth homes

Portsmouth housing is dominated by dense Victorian terraces across Southsea and Fratton, Edwardian villas near the seafront, and a naval-era stock that sits directly in salt spray — Qualicoat Seaside-grade coating is the correct specification for most of the city. 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 Portsmouth

Portsmouth has conservation areas including Old Portsmouth, Owens Southsea and Castle Road. 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 Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth — specify marine grade

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

What it costs in Portsmouth

Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth
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 Portsmouth

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 PO postcode, next day everywhere else.

Repair costs in Portsmouth
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 Portsmouth

We cover PO1–PO6, plus the wider Portsmouth City Council area.

Frequently asked

How much do aluminium windows cost in Portsmouth?

A standard 1200 × 1200mm aluminium casement window typically costs £770–£1,160 supplied and fitted in Portsmouth, 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 Portsmouth?

We cover PO1–PO6 and the surrounding Hampshire 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 Portsmouth?

For most houses, no — it is permitted development. But Portsmouth has conservation areas including Old Portsmouth, Owens Southsea and Castle Road, so check with Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth?

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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