For uPVC windows in Bray, Inspired Glazing is about as local as it gets: our workshop at Coningsby Farm in Fifield sits inside Bray parish, roughly five to ten minutes by van from the village. We make and fit uPVC windows and doors on the Selecta Advance 70 system, survey every opening ourselves, and back the installation with a 10-year guarantee. Lead times run from 10 days once your order is confirmed.
Free survey for uPVC windows and doors in Bray
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.
Bray homes and the glazing that suits them
The parish mixes very different houses. Around the High Street and the church you find brick and timber-framed cottages and Georgian fronts. Holyport has its green and village houses, Bray Wick and the roads towards Maidenhead hold interwar and post-war semis, and Oakley Green and Fifield are scattered Green Belt homes with long gardens. Each of these calls for its own approach to glazing.
- Cottages: cottage windows with slim glazing bars, or a flush casement that sits level with its frame like a traditional timber window.
- 1930s and post-war semis: standard casement windows and a replacement bay window on the front elevation.
- Riverside and detached homes: large picture panes, shaped windows for gable ends and arched heads, and wide doors to the garden.
What Selecta Advance 70 brings to a Bray house
Selecta Advance 70 is a 70mm uPVC system built around a five-chamber profile. Selecta quotes a U-value of 1.1 W/m²K with a standard 28mm double-glazed unit and 0.8 W/m²K with 40mm triple glazing, so double glazing in Bray can reach a good level of thermal performance without the extra weight of a third pane. If you want the best figure for a north-facing room, triple glazing is the upgrade to ask about.
Window energy ratings depend on the exact glass, spacer bar and frame combination, so we confirm the rating for your order at quotation. Our page on energy-rated windows explains how the label works.
Sash and tilt and turn options
Owners of older cottages often ask for uPVC sash windows to mirror the originals, while flat owners and anyone with an upstairs room that is hard to reach like tilt and turn windows because the glass can be cleaned from inside. Ask us to confirm which of these opening styles we can supply in the Selecta range for your particular openings.
Noise, security and glass choices
The M4 crosses the south of the parish, and homes close to it hear a steady hum. Laminated acoustic glass with unequal pane thicknesses breaks up that low-frequency sound better than a standard unit; our sound-reducing windows guide explains the options. Selecta lists PAS 24 among the security standards for the system, and we fit multi-point locking, but ask us to confirm the security rating for your specific window or door. Glass options also include obscure patterns for bathrooms, toughened safety glass in low panes and solar-control coatings for south-facing rooms.
Colours, from white to woodgrain
Selecta offers up to 18 colours, including woodgrain foils and modern matt tones. White remains common on the estates, while grey and black frames are increasingly requested on renovated village homes; ask us to confirm the exact shades currently available. A woodgrain foil is the way to get a timber look, as we do not make timber windows. See our window colours page for the wider range.
Doors for front, back and garden
We supply uPVC doors for the back of the house, French doors and patio doors to the garden, and stable doors for cottage kitchens. For the front of the house many Bray owners choose composite doors, which pair a solid core with a woodgrain or painted finish. Browse our front doors and French doors pages, and ask about smart locks and multi-point locking when we survey. For very wide openings we also make aluminium sliding doors, and we are a listed Reynaers at Home partner.
Repair, replacement and planning in Bray
Not every tired window needs replacing; a misted sealed unit can sometimes be swapped on its own, and we will say honestly which route makes sense. Bray Village, Holyport and Maidenhead Riverside are conservation areas, and parts of the parish are listed or sit in the Thames floodplain, so check with the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead before changing windows on a protected house. Our guide to planning permission for replacement windows sets out the usual rules. Where originals must stay, secondary glazing adds a second, discreet layer inside.
Nearby areas and related pages
We also cover uPVC windows in Holyport, Maidenhead and Burnham. If a glazed garden room is on your list too, see our uPVC conservatories in Bray. For a ballpark of what affects a quote, read our double glazing cost guide.
Arrange your free Bray survey
Call 01753 965 005, message us on WhatsApp on 07934 152 343, or request a free quote online. We are open Monday to Friday 8am to 6pm and Saturday 9am to 1pm, and we can usually visit Bray within days.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need permission to replace windows in Bray Village?
If your home is a house outside a conservation area and not listed, like-for-like replacement is usually permitted development. Bray Village, Holyport and Maidenhead Riverside are conservation areas, and listed buildings always need consent, so check with the Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead before ordering. We can supply drawings and specifications to support an application.
Can uPVC windows look right on a Bray cottage?
Often, yes. A flush casement sits level with its frame like traditional joinery, and cottage-style glazing bars plus a woodgrain foil soften the look further. On a listed cottage or one in a conservation area the council may still prefer timber, which we do not make, so secondary glazing can be the better route there.
Will new glazing cut M4 noise in Bray?
It can make a clear difference. Acoustic laminated glass, ideally with panes of different thicknesses, reduces the low rumble from motorway traffic more effectively than a standard double-glazed unit. Good sealing around the frame matters just as much, which is why we survey and fit every window ourselves rather than subcontracting the installation.
How long does a Bray window installation take?
Lead times run from 10 days once your order and measurements are confirmed. Because our workshop is in Fifield, within Bray parish, travel adds very little to the day. Most homes are fitted over one or two days depending on the number of openings, and we remove the old frames and clear up as we go.
Is triple glazing worth it for a home near the Thames?
Triple glazing on Selecta Advance 70 can reach a U-value of 0.8 W/m²K against 1.1 for standard double glazing, so it helps most in exposed, north-facing or hard-to-heat rooms. For many Bray homes good double glazing is enough. We will show you both options at survey so you can weigh comfort against weight and budget.