New windows are one of those jobs where the honest answer to "how much?" is "it depends", but that is not much help when you are trying to budget. So here is a straight breakdown of what new windows actually cost in 2026, what moves the price up or down, and how to make sure you are comparing like for like.
As a rough starting point, most homeowners in York and North Yorkshire spend somewhere between £400 and £1,200 per window fitted, depending on the material, size, style and glass. A whole-house replacement of eight to ten windows often lands somewhere in the £4,000 to £9,000 range. Those are ballpark figures to help you plan, not a quote. The only way to get a real price is to have someone measure up, because every house is different.
The price of a new window is made up of a few things:
These are typical fitted prices per window for a standard casement, to give you a feel for the gaps:
Bays, sash windows and larger feature windows will be more. If you are weighing up materials, our guides to uPVC windows and aluminium windows explain the trade-offs in more detail.
A few things swing the final number that people do not always expect:
Often, yes, but not always. Better frames and glass will keep more heat in, which shows up on your energy bills and makes rooms cosier through a Yorkshire winter. That said, the most expensive option is not automatically the right one for your home. A good installer will tell you where the money makes a real difference and where it does not.
If your existing windows are only a few years old and the frames are sound, it is worth checking whether a repair would do the job for a fraction of the cost, especially if the issue is just a misted pane or a stiff handle.
For a standard uPVC casement, expect roughly £400 to £750 fitted. Aluminium and timber cost more. Size, glass and access all change the figure, so treat these as a guide rather than a fixed price.
A typical three-bed house with eight to ten windows often comes in around £4,000 to £9,000 depending on material and style. The best way to budget is a free measured quote.
uPVC is the more affordable of the two and still performs very well. Aluminium costs more but gives you slimmer frames and a more contemporary look, which suits a lot of newer homes.
They can help, especially when old, draughty windows are putting buyers off. Better energy efficiency and kerb appeal both play a part, though the exact effect varies from house to house.
Want to see the styles, colours and glass options side by side before you budget? Download our latest brochure, or request a free quote and we will come and measure up across York and North Yorkshire.