Wales regional cost guide

Window Replacement Cost in Cardiff

Current 2026 national benchmarks adjusted with the transparent UK Home Costs Wales planning model, plus worked Cardiff examples.

Last reviewed: 1 September 2026 · 0.973× moderated window model · Methodology

Modelled 3-bed whole-house range£7,800–£14,600
Planning context£4,850–£12,150 for 10 modelled casement windows
This page does not claim to measure observed contractor prices in Cardiff. It starts with dated UK benchmarks, applies the stated UK Home Costs modelling assumption and rounds the result for early budgeting.

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Double-glazed window cost by type in Cardiff

Casement
UK £500–£1,250 · avg £1,000
£487–£1,200 · avg £950
Sash
UK £700–£1,500 · avg £1,200
£700–£1,450 · avg £1,150
Sliding
UK £600–£1,400 · avg £1,100
£600–£1,350 · avg £1,050
Tilt and turn
UK £600–£1,400 · avg £1,100
£600–£1,350 · avg £1,050
Bay
UK £1,100–£4,000 · avg £2,500
£1,050–£3,900 · avg £2,450
Bow
UK £1,500–£5,000 · avg £3,000
£1,450–£4,850 · avg £2,900

Whole-house double glazing

UK 3-bed house benchmark£8,000–£15,000
Cardiff modelled 3-bed range£7,800–£14,600
Broad regional factor0.91×
Window calculator factor0.973×

What can change a real Cardiff quote?

  • Casement, sash, sliding, tilt-and-turn, bay or bow style
  • Window dimensions and opening configuration
  • uPVC, aluminium or timber frame specification
  • Double versus triple glazing
  • Number of windows in the order
  • Scaffolding or difficult access
  • Making good around the openings

Local planning considerations

For grants and energy schemes, verify the current Wales-specific eligibility rules before relying on any support assumption.

  • Use Wales-specific planning, building-control and energy-scheme information where the rules differ from England.
  • Terraced or constrained urban properties can add access, waste and scaffold costs that are not captured by the regional factor.
  • Drainage, roof and external-work scopes should be based on the property condition rather than a generic city assumption.

How the regional model works

The broad Wales factor is 0.91×, but the live window calculator applies only 30% of that regional difference because replacement-window pricing has a large manufactured-product component. The resulting Cardiff window factor is 0.973×.

Sources

Checkatrade

Double Glazing Costs in the UK in 2026

Published / checked: May 2026

Used for: Replacement window ranges by window type and whole-house double glazing benchmarks

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Frequently asked questions

How much do replacement windows cost in Cardiff in 2026?

Current double-glazing benchmarks run from about £500 for a basic casement to £5,000+ for larger specialist bow windows. A typical 3-bedroom whole-house project is around £8,000–£15,000 nationally; the modelled Cardiff range is £7,800–£14,600.

How much do 10 casement windows cost in Cardiff?

The national casement benchmark is £500–£1,250 per window. For 10 windows, the calculator's moderated regional factor gives £4,850–£12,150, before triple-glazing or scaffolding allowances.

Why is the Cardiff window factor smaller than the general regional factor?

Frames and glazing units contain a substantial nationally priced manufacturing component, so the calculator applies only 30% of the broad regional difference.

What can increase a window replacement quote?

Sash, bay and bow windows, aluminium or timber frames, triple glazing, upgraded security glass, difficult access, scaffolding and repairs to existing openings can increase the total.

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