Crawley is not one kind of town. It was the second place designated under the post-war New Towns programme, and its 1947 masterplan wrapped thirteen new residential neighbourhoods around older settlements that were already there. That history shapes the windows and doors we are asked about. One week it is a 1960s semi in Furnace Green, the next a Victorian terrace near Three Bridges station, and the next a cottage close to the church in Ifield Village.
We are Inspired Glazing, based at Coningsby Farm in Fifield, near Windsor. We do not have a Crawley branch. Our surveyors and fitters drive down, normally round the M25 and down the M23, which is roughly 40 miles and usually around an hour depending on traffic. We plan Crawley jobs so the team arrives early and makes the most of each day on site.
Crawley homes and what suits them
New Town neighbourhoods
Much of Crawley’s housing was built from the late 1940s to the 1970s, starting with West Green and moving through areas such as Southgate, Gossops Green and Pound Hill, with Furnace Green among the later neighbourhoods. Many of these homes have had at least one round of replacement windows already. For a straightforward upgrade, UPVC windows using Advance 70 are often the practical choice. Where owners want slimmer frames or a darker colour that will not look heavy on a plain elevation, aluminium windows such as Reynaers SlimLine 68 are worth comparing.
Victorian and Edwardian streets
Around Three Bridges, the Brighton Road and Malthouse Road, there are late nineteenth and early twentieth century houses and terraces, some with decorative brickwork. On these, the proportions of the original windows matter. Slim aluminium casements or windows with glazing bars can respect those proportions better than a chunky frame.
Village cores and older buildings
Ifield Village, Worth and the High Street contain some of the oldest buildings in the borough, including listed ones. If your home is listed, the decision is not ours or yours alone: speak to the council first.
Conservation areas and planning in Crawley
Planning in the borough is handled by Crawley Borough Council. The council lists conservation areas including Brighton Road, Dyers Almshouses, Forestfield and Shrublands, Gossops Green Neighbourhood Centre, Hazelwick Road, High Street, Ifield Village, Malthouse Road, Queens Square and The Broadway, Southgate Neighbourhood Centre, St Peters, Sunnymead and Worth. Planning controls are tighter in these areas. If your property is in or next to one, check with Crawley Borough Council before ordering new windows or doors. We are happy to supply drawings and product details to support that conversation, but we will not guess at the rules.
Nearby areas we cover
- Three Bridges and Pound Hill on the eastern side of the borough.
- Ifield, West Green and Southgate to the west and south of the town centre.
- Copthorne, just east of the borough in Mid Sussex district, where planning is with Mid Sussex District Council.
- Horley, north of Gatwick. Horley is in Surrey, in the borough of Reigate and Banstead, so planning questions go to Reigate and Banstead Borough Council.
For the wider picture, including East Grinstead, Horsham and Haywards Heath, see our Sussex windows and doors page.
Doors for Crawley homes
Many Crawley gardens are compact, so the choice between doors comes down to how you use the space. Reynaers ConceptPatio 130 sliding doors keep the opening clear without panels folding into the patio. Bifold doors from Smart Visofold or Cortizo open almost the full width. For the front of the house, we also fit composite doors.
Survey and fitting
We start with a free survey, measuring each opening and talking through styles and colours. You then receive a written quotation; prices start from £400. Aluminium frames are made in our Fifield workshop, with a current lead time starting from 10 days, and our own team fits them. Our guarantee lasts 10 years.
More examples are on our case studies page.
Book a free survey
If you would like us to look at your windows or doors, we are happy to come out for a free, no-obligation survey. Call 01753 965 005 (Mon–Fri 8am–6pm, Sat 9am–1pm), WhatsApp 07934 152 343, or request your quote online.
Other areas we cover near Crawley
- Windows and doors in East Grinstead
- Windows and doors in Dorking and Reigate
- Windows and doors in Sussex
- Aluminium windows in Sussex
- UPVC windows in Sussex
Frequently asked questions
Do you have an office in Crawley?
No. We work from our workshop at Coningsby Farm in Fifield, near Windsor. Our team drives to Crawley for surveys and installations, normally via the M25 and M23, which is roughly 40 miles and usually about an hour each way. We plan each job so the fitting crew arrives early and gets a full working day on site.
Is my Crawley home in a conservation area?
Crawley Borough Council has designated several conservation areas, including Ifield Village, Worth, the High Street, Hazelwick Road in Three Bridges and Brighton Road in Southgate. The council’s website lists them all with maps. If your home is in or near one, check with Crawley Borough Council before ordering replacement windows or doors.
What windows suit a 1960s Crawley New Town house?
Many New Town homes have simple elevations that suit clean, well-proportioned frames. UPVC is often the most economical choice. If you want slimmer sightlines, a dark finish or larger panes, aluminium windows such as Reynaers SlimLine 68 are a good alternative. At the survey we can show you both and explain the differences honestly.
Do you cover Horley and Copthorne as well as Crawley?
Yes. We cover Copthorne, which is in Mid Sussex district, and Horley, which is in Surrey within the borough of Reigate and Banstead. The journey from Fifield is much the same as for Crawley. Planning questions for those homes go to Mid Sussex District Council or Reigate and Banstead Borough Council respectively.
Should I choose sliding or bifold doors for a small Crawley garden?
Sliding doors, such as Reynaers ConceptPatio 130, keep the patio clear because the panels slide past each other rather than folding out. Bifold doors open almost the full width, which suits people who want the room and garden to feel connected. We can look at your space at the survey and suggest what would work best.