Cost of replacing a single ext. window?

[Stu R]

The window in one of the rooms at the rear of the house, currently my office, has an 80/20 split or thereabouts, where the 20 can open and the big one can't. I hate this, there's barely airflow into the room with the window open, and it's like a greenhouse in the morning being east facing. I want to replace it with a 3 pane window split in something like the order of 15% / 70% / 15% where the 70% opens. Ideally I'd love to have all 3 bits open-able but I'll guess that's not possible

Anyway, I'm not planning on having any of the other windows changed, any idea what the total cost would be for the windows and fitting? I'm way up north so no london rates please

edit - I did of course mean single exterior, and nothing to do with singing outside

Edited by Stu R on Sunday 27th June 08:44

[Simpo Two]

My front window is about 1800 x 900mm and I got a woodgrain effect 3-section d/g unit (both end sections opening) for about £400. I went direct to a small manufacturer in Colchester, and IIRC their fitting was £80.

One issue with small sections opening, like your 15%, is that the frame width means you don't get much glass left!

Edited by Simpo Two on Sunday 27th June 09:24

[B17NNS]

Just had a similar one done, about 5' x 3', 3 equal units, 2 opening.

£295 in Staffs.

[Stu R]

wow, that's a hell of a lot cheaper than I expected! Shall make some calls tomorrow

Thanks chaps, that's almost made my day!

[Simpo Two]

Indeed, it rather makes it a 'no-brainer' - especially if you can fit it yourself. Mind you at £80 it's almost worth it to watch somebody else do it.

I was surprised too - it's amazing what marketing departments, salesmen and TV adverts do to the final price...