Inspired Glazing supplies and fits uPVC windows in Burnham, together with uPVC, composite and aluminium doors, and every uPVC frame we install is built on the Selecta Advance 70 system. Our workshop at Coningsby Farm in Fifield is only about 3.6 miles from Burnham in a straight line, which usually means a 10 to 15 minute drive for our surveyors and fitters.
Free survey for uPVC windows and doors in Burnham
Surveyed and fitted by our own team from Fifield, with lead times from 10 days and a 10-year guarantee. Tell us what you have in mind and we will book a free survey.
Double glazing for every corner of the parish
Burnham is much more than its old High Street. The parish also takes in Lent Rise, Rose Hill, East Burnham, Hitcham and Littleworth Common, and the houses change as you move between them: brick cottages near St Peter’s Church, then interwar and post-war semis, bungalows and detached family homes along the roads towards the station and the M4. A lot of those houses had their first double glazed windows put in decades ago. Typical symptoms now are yellowed frames, misted units, hinges that drop and locks that no longer engage.
When we visit, we look at each window and tell you honestly whether a repair would see it through or whether replacement makes more sense. Whether you need one window or the whole house, new uPVC windows and doors are measured and made for your openings.
Inside the Selecta Advance 70 profile
Selecta Advance 70 is a 70mm uPVC profile with five thermal chambers. Selecta quotes a U-value of 1.1 W/m²K with a 28mm double glazed unit and 0.8 W/m²K with a 40mm triple glazed unit, so triple glazing is a genuine option if you want the warmest result. An 80mm traditional outer frame is also available for older properties. The casement and tilt and turn windows are tested to PAS 24, the security standard that Approved Document Q points to.
Choosing a window style for a Burnham house
- Casement windows: the natural fit for 1930s and post-war semis, with side hung or top hung openers. Multi-light layouts give a cottage window feel.
- Flush casement: the sash closes flush with the frame, like traditional joinery, which suits the older brick cottages near Church Street.
- Sash windows: for a period house, our page on uPVC sash windows sets out the options; ask us to confirm which suits your openings.
- Tilt and turn: tilt and turn windows open inwards, so they are easy to clean from inside and handy above a flat roof or in a loft room.
- Bay and bow: Advance 70 includes both, and our bay windows page explains how we replace them without losing headroom or strength.
Arched, raked or other shaped windows depend on the frame size, so ask us to confirm what can be made.
Cutting noise from the M4 and the railway
The M4 crosses the southern end of the parish, and Burnham station sits on the Paddington to Reading line now served by the Elizabeth line, so some roads hear traffic and trains all day. Sound-reducing windows with laminated acoustic glass and tight seals help most in front bedrooms. Our energy-rated windows guide explains window energy ratings and how different glass options change heat loss. If an original window has to stay, secondary glazing fitted inside it adds both warmth and quiet.
White, grey, black or woodgrain
Selecta’s Colourfoil collection has 18 finishes, and each can go on one face of the frame or both. Anthracite Grey and Slate Grey suit modern extensions, while Ulti-Matt Black gives a sharp line. Golden Oak, Rosewood, Irish Oak and Mountain Oak provide a woodgrain look. We do not supply timber windows or doors, so woodgrain foil is how we achieve a timber appearance. Browse every shade in our window colours guide.
Front, back and garden doors
Advance 70 uPVC doors are tested to PAS 24 and Secured by Design and use multi-point locking. Many people pair new windows with a front door upgrade, either in uPVC or as one of our composite doors, which give a solid timber-look leaf. A back door can be specified with a low threshold for step-free access. For the garden, uPVC French doors suit modest openings, and wider patio doors come in aluminium as Reynaers ConceptPatio 130 sliders or Smart Visofold and Cortizo bifolds. For aluminium, Inspired Glazing appears on the Reynaers at Home partner list. Thinking about a stable door or a smart lock? Ask us to confirm what works with your chosen door.
Burnham Conservation Area
Replacing windows on a house usually falls within permitted development, but Burnham has a conservation area covering the historic High Street and Church Street, and several buildings there are listed. If your home is in or near that boundary, check with Buckinghamshire Council first. For the wider picture, see our planning permission for replacement windows guide, written for Thames Valley homeowners.
Price, guarantee and lead time
We price each job after measuring, and our double glazing cost guide explains what moves the figure up or down. Expect a lead time from 10 days; each installation is backed by our 10-year guarantee, and the company is Constructionline Silver accredited.
Adding a garden room as well? Read about uPVC conservatories in Burnham, or see our wider double glazing in Burnham page. Nearby, we also cover Farnham Common, Bray and Maidenhead.
Arrange your free survey
Call 01753 965 005, message us on WhatsApp at 07934 152 343, or ask for a free quote online. We answer the phones from 8am to 6pm on weekdays and from 9am to 1pm on Saturdays.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need planning permission to replace windows in Burnham?
For most houses in Burnham, like-for-like replacement windows are permitted development and need no application. The exceptions are listed buildings, flats and homes inside the Burnham Conservation Area around the High Street and Church Street, where appearance matters more. If any of those apply to you, check with Buckinghamshire Council before ordering, and we can supply drawings and colour details.
How soon can you fit new windows in Burnham?
Our lead time is from 10 days after the survey and order are confirmed, depending on colour and specification. Because the workshop in Fifield is only around 10 to 15 minutes from Burnham, fitting days are easy to arrange. A typical semi is usually completed in a day or two, and we agree the timetable with you beforehand.
Will uPVC look right on an older cottage near the High Street?
Often it can. The Advance 70 flush casement closes level with the frame like traditional joinery, and an 80mm traditional outer frame is available for a heavier, period profile. Woodgrain foils such as Irish Oak or Rosewood soften the look further. If the cottage is listed or in the conservation area, check with Buckinghamshire Council first.
Can new windows reduce noise from the M4 or the trains?
Yes, noticeably. Laminated acoustic glass, a well-chosen cavity and good compression seals all reduce traffic and rail noise, especially in bedrooms facing a busy road. The best gains come from fitting the frame properly so there are no air gaps around it. We can suggest an acoustic specification for the rooms that need it most.
Is triple glazing worth it for a Burnham home?
That varies from home to home. Selecta quotes 1.1 W/m²K with 28mm double glazing and 0.8 W/m²K with a 40mm triple glazed unit, so triple glazing does cut heat loss further. The extra weight and depth suit some openings better than others. We will explain the difference for your rooms at the free survey.