Inspired Glazing fits double glazing in Herne Bay, from slim aluminium windows and doors made in our own workshop to UPVC windows, composite front doors and conservatories. Our only base is Coningsby Farm in Fifield, near Windsor, roughly 90 miles from Herne Bay by road and around an hour and fifty minutes via the M25 and M2 and the Thanet Way. Our team travels from Fifield, and we schedule Herne Bay surveys and installations well ahead so each trip is used properly.
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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.
Why Herne Bay windows wear out faster
The town faces almost due north over the estuary, so the seafront and the roads just behind it catch cold northerly and north-easterly winds with salt spray in them. Old aluminium and early UPVC frames from the 1970s and 1980s are often stiff, draughty or misted by now, and timber sashes left unpainted suffer quickly. When we survey here, we look closely at which elevations take the weather, because those windows need the most careful sealing and the most robust hardware.
The houses we see most
Herne Bay grew as a Victorian seaside resort, and its centre is a grid of Victorian and Edwardian terraces and villas behind the seafront, the pier and the clock tower. Many larger seafront houses have been divided into flats. East along the coast, Beltinge and Reculver Road have a lot of interwar and later houses and bungalows, while Greenhill, Broomfield and Hampton are mainly twentieth-century suburbs and estates. The village of Herne, inland, is older, with a medieval church and historic cottages at its heart.
Bungalows are a big part of the local market, and they are often good candidates for a single visit replacing every window and door at once, sometimes with a porch or a conservatory added.
Planning: Canterbury City Council
Herne Bay falls within the Canterbury district, so Canterbury City Council is the planning authority. Conservation areas include Herne Bay itself, covering much of the historic seafront and centre, Herne village and Eddington. In a conservation area, on a listed building or in a flat, replacement windows may need consent; flats have no householder permitted development rights and usually need freeholder approval as well. Check with Canterbury City Council before ordering, and read our guide to planning permission for replacement windows.
Products for seafront, suburb and bungalow
- Victorian and Edwardian frontages: our core Reynaers SlimLine 68 aluminium window, an outward-opening casement with slim frames, or Cortizo and Alunet aluminium windows, all made in Fifield. Powder-coated aluminium suits salt air well.
- Bungalows and estate houses: UPVC windows and doors in the Selecta Advance 70 system, with woodgrain foils available for a softer look. We do not make timber windows or doors.
- Front doors: composite doors stand up to coastal weather and need little upkeep.
- Rear openings: Smart Visofold or Cortizo bifolds, or Reynaers ConceptPatio 130 sliding doors.
- Extra space: conservatories, orangeries, porches and roof lanterns, plus fascias, soffits and guttering.
Our area around Herne Bay
We cover Herne Bay, Herne, Beltinge, Greenhill, Broomfield, Hampton and out towards Reculver. Along the coast to the west, see our page for double glazing in Whitstable, and inland Canterbury. The Kent windows and doors page shows the rest of our county coverage.
Survey to installation from Fifield
We start with a free survey, booked on a day we are already in north-east Kent. The surveyor measures each window and door, checks sills, reveals and any rot or cracking around old frames, and talks through glass, colour and handles. You then receive a written quote. Aluminium windows start from £400, and the double glazing cost guide explains what moves the price up or down.
Once you approve, aluminium frames are made in our own workshop with lead times from 10 days. Our fitters bring the complete order down, so nothing is left half-done while waiting for parts, and on larger houses or whole-bungalow jobs we book consecutive days. Everything we fit is covered by a 10-year guarantee. We are a listed Reynaers at Home installer partner and hold Constructionline Silver.
Book a free Herne Bay survey
Call 01753 965 005 (Mon–Fri 8am–6pm, Sat 9am–1pm), WhatsApp 07934 152 343, or send us your details for a free quote.
Frequently asked questions
Do you have a branch in Herne Bay?
No. Our only workshop and office are at Coningsby Farm in Fifield, near Windsor. Herne Bay is roughly 90 miles away by road, about an hour and fifty minutes' drive, so our own team travels from Fifield and we plan surveys and installation days in advance around the journey.
Can you replace all the windows and doors in a Herne Bay bungalow at once?
Yes. Bungalows are usually straightforward, and most can be completed in one visit or a short run of consecutive days, depending on the number of openings. We can add a porch, conservatory or new fascias at the same time, which keeps travel and disruption to a minimum.
Is the Herne Bay seafront a conservation area?
Much of the historic seafront and town centre lies within the Herne Bay conservation area, and Herne village and Eddington have their own. Canterbury City Council is the planning authority. Ask the council whether your address is affected before choosing new windows, particularly for flats or listed buildings.
What windows cope best with the north-facing coast?
Powder-coated aluminium is highly resistant to salt air and allows slim frames for sea views. Good UPVC also performs well and costs less. On exposed elevations, careful sealing and good-quality hardware matter as much as the frame material for keeping windows draught-free and watertight.
How much do new windows cost in Herne Bay?
Aluminium windows start from £400 each. The total depends on the number of windows, their size and opening style, glass specification and colour. The survey and written quote are free, and our double glazing cost guide explains the main factors that affect price.