For double glazing in Alton, Inspired Glazing offers aluminium windows and doors made at our own workshop in Fifield, near Windsor, together with UPVC windows, composite doors and conservatories, all fitted by our own installers. Alton is around 35 miles from Fifield by road, which is usually close to an hour’s drive via Farnham and the A31. Our team makes that journey for every survey and fit; we have no premises in East Hampshire.
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Made in our own Fifield workshop and fitted by our own team. Aluminium windows from £400, lead times from 10 days and a 10-year guarantee. Tell us what you need and we’ll book a free survey.
Alton’s brewing story also explains some of its newer housing. The Manor Park brewery, opened in 1962 for Harp Lager and later run by Coors, closed in 2015, and former industrial land around the town has been redeveloped over the years. If you are in a newer Alton home, the question is usually whether developer-fitted frames are worth upgrading yet; if you are in an older terrace, it is how to gain light and warmth without spoiling the street.
What Alton’s homes are like
Alton is an old market and brewing town at the eastern end of the Hampshire Downs, where the northern River Wey rises. Breweries have worked here since 1763, and the big Victorian works on Turk Street shaped the streets around them. The town centre, with its Georgian and older frontages along the High Street and around Market Square, was designated a conservation area in 1970 and enlarged in 1982.
Beyond the centre the housing is mixed. Census figures for the town show semi-detached houses as the commonest type, followed by flats, detached houses and terraces in roughly equal shares. In practice that means Victorian terraces closer to the centre, inter-war and post-war semis, newer estates on the edges of town, and a fair number of flats, many of which need the freeholder’s agreement before the windows change.
Planning: East Hampshire or the National Park?
Alton sits outside the South Downs National Park, but the boundary is close: Selborne, under four miles south, is just inside it. For homes in Alton itself, East Hampshire District Council is the planning authority and has been reviewing the town centre conservation area appraisal. If you live in one of the villages within the park, the South Downs National Park Authority is the planning authority. Either way, check with the right authority if your home is listed, in a conservation area, or a flat (flats do not have householder permitted development rights). Our page on planning permission for replacement windows covers the questions to ask.
What we would suggest for an Alton home
- Victorian terraces and town houses. Slim frames make the biggest difference here. The Reynaers SlimLine 68 aluminium casement, which we build in Fifield, keeps the glass area generous. Cortizo and Alunet windows are also available.
- Semis and estate houses. UPVC windows in the Selecta Advance 70 profile are a cost-effective way to replace tired 1980s and 1990s frames.
- Cottages in the surrounding villages. Timber is the one material we do not offer. Where you want a softer, traditional look, woodgrain-finish UPVC, a heritage colour in aluminium, or a composite front door is the alternative.
- Kitchens and garden rooms. Bifold doors by Smart Visofold or Cortizo, Reynaers ConceptPatio 130 sliding doors, or a conservatory, orangery or roof lantern to brighten a dark back room.
Villages we cover from Alton
Our Alton visits take in Holybourne, Chawton, Four Marks and Medstead, Bentley and Beech, and Selborne on the edge of the National Park. Not far away we also have pages for Bordon, Petersfield and Fleet.
Prices, lead times and guarantee
Our aluminium windows start from £400, and the double glazing cost guide explains what drives the final figure: size, opening style, colour, glass and how many openings there are. Lead time starts from 10 days from order for windows made in our workshop, and every installation carries a 10-year guarantee.
What happens on the day
Because Alton is about an hour away, we arrange surveys on fixed appointments and tell you when the surveyor has set off. The survey is free and covers measurements, the state of the openings, and any planning or access points. On installation days our fitters arrive with the frames, remove the old windows, fit and seal the new ones, and leave the rooms clean.
Ask for your free Alton survey
Phone 01753 965 005, WhatsApp 07934 152 343, or book a free survey online. Lines are open Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm and Saturday 9am to 1pm.
Frequently asked questions
Is Alton in the South Downs National Park?
No. Alton is outside the park, and East Hampshire District Council handles planning for the town. The boundary is close, though: Selborne, under four miles south, is just inside it, and for homes within the park the South Downs National Park Authority is the planning authority. Check which applies before replacing windows on a listed or conservation area property.
Do I need permission for new windows in Alton town centre?
Many ordinary houses can replace windows without an application, but the town centre has been a conservation area since 1970, and listed buildings and flats have extra controls. Check with East Hampshire District Council before you order. If an application is needed, we can provide the drawings and product information the council will want to see.
Can you make timber-look windows for a cottage near Alton?
We do not make timber windows or doors. For a traditional look, we offer UPVC with a woodgrain finish, aluminium in heritage colours, and composite doors with a timber-effect skin. These need far less maintenance than timber. If a listed building consent requires real timber, we will tell you honestly that we are not the right firm.
How far do you travel to Alton and does it cost extra?
Alton is around 35 miles by road from our Fifield workshop, usually about an hour's drive. The survey is free, and our quote includes fitting by our own team. We plan surveys and installations as fixed appointments so the journey is used well, and we will confirm a realistic arrival time with you in advance.
What is the cheapest option for replacing windows in an Alton semi?
UPVC in the Selecta Advance 70 system is usually the most affordable route for a semi-detached house. Aluminium windows cost more but start from £400, offering slimmer frames and a long life. Our double glazing cost guide explains the main price factors, and the free survey gives you an exact written figure.