Godalming homeowners can have aluminium windows made and fitted by Inspired Glazing, with every frame built in our Fifield workshop and installed by our own team. Godalming lies about 21 miles south-west of us in a straight line; the drive through Bracknell and Guildford normally takes around 50 minutes to an hour, and we book surveys at times that avoid the worst of the Guildford traffic.
Free survey for aluminium windows in Godalming
Made in our own Fifield workshop and fitted by our own team, with lead times from 10 days and a 10-year guarantee. Book a free survey, or show us your windows on a quick video call first.
Building in Bargate stone and brick
Godalming sits where the Wey and the Ock meet, and much of its character comes from the dark, honey-coloured Bargate stone that was quarried locally until the Second World War. The High Street mixes timber-framed buildings, including a Wealden house from the 1440s that now holds the museum, with Georgian fronts and the 1814 Pepperpot. Beyond the centre, Farncombe, Frith Hill, Busbridge, Catteshall and Ockford Ridge cover Victorian terraces, larger Edwardian homes on the hills and post-war estates.
Stone walls and deep reveals reward a frame with a slim face, because more of the stonework stays visible. That is why we often start with the Reynaers SlimLine 68, our main aluminium window system. Reynaers gives a minimum outward-opening frame width of 38 mm and offers a heritage version with a more traditional profile.
Godalming conservation areas and the 2027 changes
Waverley Borough Council currently handles planning in Godalming. The town has several conservation areas, including Godalming Town Centre and Crownpits, and the council has also appraised the Godalming Navigation corridor along the river. If your house is in one of these, or is listed, check with Waverley Borough Council before you choose a design. Surrey is due to move to two unitary councils on 1 April 2027, and Waverley will become part of West Surrey Council, so after that date applications go to the new authority. For the wider rules, read our page on planning permission for replacement windows.
Choosing a style for your Godalming home
- Heritage casements with glazing bars for Victorian terraces in Farncombe and the streets near the station.
- Flush casements on Edwardian and interwar houses in Busbridge and Frith Hill, where a flat face reads as neat and modern.
- Tilt and turn for upper floors and loft rooms, where you need to clean the outside pane from indoors.
- Fixed picture windows to frame the wooded Surrey Hills National Landscape, which runs to the north and west of the town.
- Crittall-style steel-look aluminium for garden rooms, kitchen extensions and contemporary rebuilds.
We also fabricate Cortizo and Alunet aluminium windows, so if a particular profile or opening suits your house better, we can build it.
Warmth, security and glass
Older stone homes can lose a lot of heat through draughty frames. Reynaers quotes a Uw of 1.1 W/m²K for SlimLine 68 with triple glazing and tests the system to PAS 24 for burglar resistance, though real values depend on the size and glass chosen. Most Godalming clients opt for double glazing, with triple glazing in rooms that face north. Trains to Waterloo run through Farncombe and Godalming stations, and if your bedroom backs onto the line, our sound-reducing windows use laminated acoustic glass to cut the noise.
At survey we measure each opening, check the condition of the stone reveals and sills, and talk through hardware, handle finishes and which way each sash should open. That way the frames leave Fifield ready to go straight in, with no surprises on fitting day.
Aluminium or uPVC?
Aluminium gives narrower frames, more daylight and strong powder-coated colours, which matters on period stone elevations. uPVC from our Selecta Advance 70 range remains a sound choice for many post-war homes, and it is covered on our double glazing Godalming page. Our article on uPVC or aluminium casement windows compares the two in more depth.
Colours that work with Bargate stone
Dark frames suit the warm tones of local stone. Anthracite grey and black are popular, and a dual-colour finish lets you keep a light shade indoors. Take a look at our grey and black windows before deciding, or pick any RAL colour you like.
Doors for gardens running down to the Wey
For rear openings, the Reynaers ConceptPatio 130 sliding door takes large panes of glass, while Smart Visofold and Cortizo aluminium bifold doors fold right back for summer. We also make aluminium front and back doors and Crittall-style internal doors for dividing rooms without blocking light. Browse the full aluminium windows and doors range for ideas.
Nearby places we cover
From Godalming we regularly travel on to Milford, Witley, Busbridge, Hambledon and Shackleford. We also work further north in Fleet and east in Leatherhead. Our Surrey windows and doors hub covers the rest of the county.
Book your free Godalming survey
Lead times start from 10 days and every job is backed by our 10-year guarantee. Plan your openings in the window and door designer, call 01753 965 005, or request a video quote so we can look at your windows on screen. You can also send details through our free quote form.
Frequently asked questions
Can I fit aluminium windows in the Godalming Town Centre conservation area?
Often yes, but rules are tighter in conservation areas and stricter still for listed buildings. Slim heritage-profile frames with glazing bars are more likely to be acceptable than chunky modern ones. Check with Waverley Borough Council, or West Surrey Council from 1 April 2027, before you place an order.
Do slim aluminium frames suit Bargate stone cottages?
They do. A narrow frame face leaves more of the stone reveal visible, which keeps the character of the elevation. The Reynaers SlimLine 68 heritage profile is designed for period homes, and dark finishes such as anthracite grey or black sit well against the warm brown tones of local stone.
How long does it take you to get to Godalming from Fifield?
Godalming is about 21 miles from our Fifield workshop as the crow flies, and the drive usually takes 50 minutes to an hour depending on Guildford traffic. Our own surveyors and fitters make the trip, and we schedule visits to avoid peak times on the A3.
Who will handle planning in Godalming after the Surrey council changes?
Waverley Borough Council deals with planning now. From 1 April 2027 Surrey is due to be split into two unitary councils, and Waverley will become part of West Surrey Council. Any window application after that date should go to the new authority, so check its website for current guidance.
Is triple glazing worth it in a Godalming stone house?
It can be, especially on north-facing rooms or bedrooms near the railway. Triple glazing improves the Uw value and can help with noise, but it adds weight. We look at each opening at survey and recommend double or triple glazing room by room rather than across the whole house.