Inspired Glazing fits uPVC windows in Farnham Common and the surrounding parish of Farnham Royal, using the Selecta Advance 70 system for casements, flush sashes, tilt and turn windows and matching doors. Our workshop at Coningsby Farm in Fifield is about six miles away in a straight line, which usually means a 20 to 25 minute drive through Burnham, so the same team measures, makes and installs your double glazing.
Free survey for uPVC windows and doors in Farnham Common
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.
A village on the edge of Burnham Beeches
Farnham Common began as common grazing land known as Up End, then grew along the road beside Burnham Beeches, the ancient woodland owned by the City of London Corporation. The result is a village of older cottages, substantial period houses and plenty of twentieth-century detached and semi-detached homes on leafy plots. Slough lies about three miles south and Beaconsfield about three miles north, with Farnham Royal, Hedgerley and Stoke Poges close by.
Living beside so many trees shapes what owners want from new glazing. Shade means larger panes and slim frames are valued, falling leaves test gutters and drainage, and damp autumn air rewards windows that seal tightly.
Window styles that suit SL2 homes
Cottages and older houses
Smaller cottages tend to look best with cottage windows: narrow frames divided by glazing bars, which Selecta can produce with astragal bars. A flush casement, where the opening sash sits level with the frame, gives the closest uPVC match to traditional joinery. If your house once had box sashes, our sash windows page explains the choices; ask us to confirm what is available for your openings.
Larger detached homes
Wide living-room openings and feature landings suit a mix of fixed and opening casements. Bay windows on 1930s and later houses can be replaced as a complete unit, keeping the original angles. On an upper floor facing the woods, tilt and turn windows let you clean the outside pane from indoors and tilt for ventilation without a sash swinging out. Shaped windows, such as arched or angled heads, are possible on many elevations; ask us to confirm once we have measured.
Performance you can measure
Advance 70 is a 70mm, five-chamber uPVC profile, with an optional 80mm eight-chamber traditional frame. With a 28mm double glazed unit Selecta states a U-value of 1.1 W/m²K, and the frame will take 40mm triple glazing for further gains in warmth and acoustic comfort. That matters in a village where many homes are detached and lose heat on every side. Read more on our Selecta Advance 70 page.
Energy ratings vary with the glass you pick. Selecta refers to A+ window energy ratings, and our page on energy-rated windows explains what affects the grade; ask us to confirm the rating for your specification. For window security, Advance 70 casements are tested to PAS 24.
Sound and glass choices near the motorways
Junction 2 of the M40 is about three miles from the village, and Heathrow is roughly 20 minutes by road. If you hear road or aircraft noise, sound-reducing windows with laminated or mixed-thickness panes are worth a look. Obscure glass for bathrooms, toughened glass where safety rules require it, and low-iron or solar control glass are other options. Owners of listed cottages who must keep their originals can add secondary glazing on the inside instead.
Colours for a woodland setting
Woodgrain finishes such as Irish Oak and Golden Oak blend easily with brick and trees, and Chartwell Green or Dark Green foils sit quietly against the Beeches. Anthracite Grey, Slate Grey and black give a contemporary edge on remodelled houses. Selecta offers 18 foils on one or both sides, so white inside and colour outside is simple. See our window colours guide. We do not supply timber windows; foil-wrapped uPVC is our timber-look alternative.
Front, back and garden doors
A new door changes how a house greets visitors. Our front doors come in uPVC to match your windows, or as composite doors for a heavier, timber-look slab. Back doors, sliding patio doors and French doors open kitchens and family rooms to the garden. For stable doors, ask us to confirm what can be made. We cover door security during the survey; smart locks are possible on some doors, so ask us to confirm compatibility.
Buckinghamshire Council and conservation
Farnham Common sits in Buckinghamshire Council’s area, and the neighbouring Farnham Royal Conservation Area covers part of the parish. If your home is listed, inside that boundary, or a flat, check with Buckinghamshire Council before changing windows, including whether any Article 4 direction applies. Our guide to planning permission for replacement windows covers the common cases.
Repairs, replacements and costs
A blown unit or worn hinge on a sound frame can sometimes be put right, and we will say so if that is the better option. When full replacement is due, our double glazing cost page explains the factors, and our uPVC windows and doors section shows the whole range. We are also a listed Reynaers at Home partner if you would like to compare aluminium.
Nearby villages
We also cover Stoke Poges, Burnham and Gerrards Cross. Thinking about a garden room? Visit uPVC conservatories in Farnham Common.
Arrange a free survey
We hold Constructionline Silver, back each job with a 10-year guarantee, and can often fit within 10 days of order. Ring 01753 965 005, send a WhatsApp to 07934 152 343, or get a free quote online. Our phones are answered from 8am to 6pm on weekdays and from 9am to 1pm each Saturday for Farnham Common enquiries.
Frequently asked questions
Are there planning restrictions on windows in Farnham Common?
For most houses, replacing windows is permitted development and needs no application. Listed buildings, flats and homes inside the Farnham Royal Conservation Area may be different, particularly if an Article 4 direction applies. Check with Buckinghamshire Council before ordering if your property falls into any of these groups, and we can supply drawings to help.
Which uPVC window suits a cottage near Burnham Beeches?
A flush casement with slim glazing bars usually looks most at home on a cottage, because the sash sits level with the frame like traditional joinery. Woodgrain foils such as Irish Oak add warmth. If the cottage is listed, secondary glazing may be the better route, so check with Buckinghamshire Council first.
How far do you travel to Farnham Common?
Our workshop at Coningsby Farm, Fifield, is about six miles from Farnham Common as the crow flies, typically a 20 to 25 minute drive. Our own team handles the survey, manufacture and installation, so you deal with the same people from your first call until the last frame is sealed and the site is tidied.
Can uPVC windows reduce aircraft and M40 noise?
Yes, well-chosen glass makes a noticeable difference. Laminated glass or panes of different thickness in the sealed unit reduce a wider band of noise than a standard unit, and 40mm triple glazing adds more. Good fitting matters too, because gaps around the frame let sound through. We assess the rooms that face the source.
Do you fit composite doors as well as uPVC doors?
We do. Composite doors give a solid, timber-look entrance with very little maintenance, while uPVC front, back and French doors match your new windows exactly. Sliding patio doors are also available. Whichever you choose, the installation carries our 10-year guarantee, and we will discuss locks and security at survey.