Timber Windows in York

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At SM Windows & Doors, we supply and install timber windows in York and across North Yorkshire, helping homeowners keep the character of their property while improving comfort and warmth. There is nothing quite like the look and solid feel of real wood, and on York's period terraces and older village homes it often looks right in a way other materials cannot match.

Timber windows are a natural, traditional choice, valued for their classic appearance and their warmth underhand. Whether you are restoring a period home in a conservation area or want the character of real wood on a newer property, we offer a range of timber window styles to suit the age and feel of your home.

Timber windows for York's period and conservation homes

Many of York's streets sit within conservation areas, and homes in places like Fulford, Bishopthorpe and Clifton often call for the authentic look that only natural wood gives. Timber suits these properties beautifully, and it can be painted or stained to match a heritage scheme. If your home is listed or in a conservation area, it is always worth checking the current rules with the local authority first, as requirements can change. Here is what we offer:

  • Timber casement and sliding sash windows to match the character of your home
  • A wide choice of painted and stained finishes, including heritage favourites like Chartwell green, off-white and grey
  • Energy-efficient glazing to help keep your home warm and reduce energy bills
  • Natural, warm wood frames for genuine period character
  • Made-to-measure joinery for a proper fit in older openings

Made to measure and fitted with care

Every timber window is made to measure and fitted by our own team, so you get a precise fit and a high-quality finish that respects the age of the building. We take the time to talk through your options in person, measure up properly and leave your home tidy once the work is done. If you are weighing up the traditional look against something lower-maintenance, our heritage aluminium windows and doors offer a similar slim, period style, and it is worth comparing them with our casement windows too.

If your existing wooden windows are sticking, draughty or showing a little rot, our window and door repairs team can often restore them rather than replace them. We cover York and the surrounding towns and villages, including Haxby, Acomb, Poppleton, Strensall, Tadcaster and Selby, so wherever you are in North Yorkshire we can pop out for a look.

Want to see the full range of styles, finishes and colours? Download our latest brochure, or request a free quote and we will come and measure up at a time that suits you.

Frequently asked questions

How much do timber windows cost in York?

Timber windows are a premium choice, so they typically cost more than uPVC, often somewhere around 800 to 1,600 pounds per window fitted depending on the style, size and finish. Sliding sash timber windows tend to sit at the higher end of that range. Prices vary quite a bit with the joinery involved, so ask us for a free quote and we will give you an honest figure for your home.

Are timber windows a good fit for period and conservation homes in York?

Timber often looks right on York's period terraces and older village homes in a way other materials struggle to match, and it can be painted or stained to suit a heritage scheme. For listed homes and conservation areas, natural wood is frequently the material the local authority prefers. It is always worth checking the current rules with them first, as requirements can change.

How much maintenance do timber windows need?

Timber does need a bit more care than uPVC, mainly keeping the paint or stain in good condition so the wood stays protected from the Yorkshire weather. In practice that usually means a check-over now and then and a repaint every several years, and modern factory finishes last a good while before they need attention. Look after them and quality timber windows can last for decades.

Are timber windows warm and secure?

Yes, wood is naturally insulating, and paired with modern energy-efficient glazing, timber windows keep rooms cosy and help with your heating bills. On security, they can be fitted with multi-point locking and toughened glass just like other materials, so you are not giving anything up for the look. We can talk through the glazing and locking options when we come to measure up.

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