Double glazing in Fareham: free quotes to replace or repair
Compare free written quotes from local installers who cover your PO or SO postcode, for window replacement, new sealed units and hinge, lock and seal repairs. Fareham is a borough of owner-occupied houses built from the 1950s to the 1990s, so most quotes here replace glazing that has done 25 years or more.
22.3% of Fareham homes were built from 1983 to 1999, nearly twice England's 11.9%
- Free and no obligation for every quote
- Repair, glass or new frames, priced side by side
- Local installers who cover your PO or SO postcode
How it works
Three steps to Fareham quotes
Tell us what is wrong
Misted glass, failing hinges or tired frames, plus the property type and window count.
We confirm the details
A quick call checks the details, then they go to local installers covering your Fareham postcode.
Itemised written quotes
Installers survey and quote. Compare repair, glass-only and replacement prices per window.
What you can get quoted for
What you can get quoted for in Fareham
Fareham installers quote through the same form for:
- Window replacement in uPVC, aluminium or timber;
- Replacement sealed units for misted or cracked glass;
- Hinge, lock, handle and seal repairs;
- Timber or heritage-style windows for Titchfield and other conservation areas.
Want a door replaced too? Raise it at the survey so it appears on the same quote.
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Local factors
What changes a Fareham double glazing quote
Five things decide a Fareham quote: the age of the glazing, whole-house jobs, the Titchfield Article 4, other conservation areas and waterside exposure. Know which apply before installers inspect the windows.
| In Fareham | What it changes in your quote | Ask or check |
|---|---|---|
| 22.3% built 1983 to 1999, 45.0% from 1945 to 1982VOA | Glazing is 27 to 43 years old, or on a second set | Which part has failed, window by window |
| 78.5% of households own their homeCensus 2021 | Most quotes cover a whole house | An itemised price for every window |
| 18 September 2017 Titchfield Article 4 directionFareham Borough Council | Windows facing a road or open space on named properties are controlled | Whether application drawings are in the quote |
| 13 conservation areasFareham Borough Council | Article 4 records name Hook, Warsash and others too | Your address with the council before you order |
| Waterside homes on the Solent and the harbourBS 6375-1 | More wind-driven rain and salt on frames and hinges | The weathertightness class and marine-rated hardware |
Glazing age
Window quotes for Fareham's 1980s and 1990s homes
Glazing fitted when a Fareham home was built in 1983 to 1999 is now 27 to 43 years old, and that applies to 22.3% of the borough's properties. A further 45.0% date from 1945 to 1982 and are likely on their second set. Only 5.2% predate 1919. Basingstoke, where 32.0% of homes date from 1965 to 1982, faces the same second-set question: see Basingstoke window quotes.
| Built | Fareham | England |
|---|---|---|
| 1945 to 1964 | 20.9% | 16.1% |
| 1965 to 1982 | 24.1% | 18.2% |
| 1983 to 1999 | 22.3% | 11.9% |
| 2000 onwards | 14.8% | 18.9% |
Age is a prompt to inspect, not a reason to replace. Ask each installer to state, window by window, whether the frame, the sealed unit or the hardware has failed.
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Owner-occupied homes
Whole-house window quotes in Fareham
Most Fareham quotes are for owners replacing a whole house of windows: 78.5% of households own their home, against 61.3% for England, and 36.0% live in a detached house, against 22.9%.
A detached house has more windows, so small differences per window add up. An itemised quote lets you drop a window or phase the job without asking for a new quote.
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Planning
Do you need permission for new windows in Titchfield or Warsash?
Many Titchfield houses need permission for new windows. An Article 4 direction in force since 18 September 2017 brings "doors and windows (including roof lights)" under planning control on the properties it lists, where they face a road or open space. Fareham Borough Council has 13 conservation areas: Cams Hall, Catisfield, Fareham High Street, Hook, Osborn Road, Portchester Castle Street, Sarisbury Green, Swanwick Shore, Titchfield, Titchfield Abbey, Town Quay, Wallington and Warsash.
Government planning data also records Article 4 directions named after Hook, Portchester, Sarisbury Green, Swanwick Shore, Wallington and Warsash, without saying which works they cover. Treat a home in any of those areas as possibly controlled and check with the council before you order.
Then ask installers whether they have made a window application to Fareham Borough Council, and whether drawings are included in the quote.
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Waterside homes
Weather-rated windows for Fareham homes by the Solent
Waterside homes in Fareham take more wind-driven rain and salt than inland streets, so specify the weather rating. Warsash and Swanwick Shore sit on the water, Town Quay is on Fareham Creek and Portchester faces Portsmouth Harbour. Homes on Southampton Water need the same rating, as our page on double glazing quotes in Southampton explains.
- Ask for the BS 6375-1 weathertightness class (air permeability, watertightness and wind resistance) of each window.
- Ask whether hinges, handles and fixings are stainless or rated for a marine environment.
- Ask how the installer seals the frame to the wall on an exposed elevation.
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Repair or replace?
Repair or replace your Fareham windows: what each fault needs
Repair is worth pricing first in Fareham: most faults sit in the glass or the hardware, not the frame. Repair listings fill 3 of the top 10 Google results for "double glazing fareham", and "double glazing repairs Fareham" and "mobile double glazing fareham" are related searches.
| What you see | Usual fix | Ask the installer |
|---|---|---|
| Misting or condensation between the panes | New sealed unit | Can the unit be swapped without removing the frame? |
| Cracked glass | New sealed unit | Is safety glass needed in that position? |
| Window drops or catches on the frame | Hinge repair or adjustment | Are the hinges worn, or is the frame out of square? |
| Handle or lock will not turn or fasten | Hardware repair | Is the fault in the handle or the locking mechanism? |
| Draught with the window shut | New seals or adjustment | Will new gaskets fix it, or has the frame moved? |
| Water coming in round the opening | Reseal or replace | Is it the seal to the wall or the window itself? |
| Warped, cracked or discoloured frame | New window | Which other windows in the house are the same age? |
Ask whether the installer repairs on site in one visit, and get one quote that prices repair, glass-only and full replacement for each window. Then compare the replacement figure against two other installers.
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On paper
What a Fareham double glazing quote should include
A Fareham quote should put every window, the fix for each fault, the certificate, the guarantee and the dates in writing. Use our guide on how to compare double glazing quotes to line three up.
The windows
- Each opening with size, style, glass and U-value
- Repair, glass-only or new window, stated per window
- BS 6375-1 class for waterside elevations
- Removal of old frames and making good
The paperwork
- FENSA or CERTASS certificate for replacement windows
- Guarantee terms for frames, sealed units and hardware
- Survey and fitting dates, in writing
- Deposit amount and cancellation terms
Fareham is on the July 2026 Warm Homes: Local Grant list through the Portsmouth-led group of councils, and the scheme can fund glazing for eligible homes. Ask the council about eligibility before you put the job on hold.
Before you sign
How to pick the best double glazing installer in Fareham
The best Fareham installer for your home is the one whose checks hold up and whose itemised quote beats two others on the same spec. Run these checks before the survey:
- Find the installer on the Buy With Confidence search. Hampshire County Council Trading Standards backs the scheme, and members are audited and, where they work in homes, criminal record checked.
- Confirm FENSA or CERTASS registration on the scheme's own site.
- Search Companies House to confirm the company is active and matches the name on the quote.
- Ask how long the guarantee lasts on frames, sealed units and hardware separately, and whether it and your double glazing deposit are insurance-backed.
- Read recent reviews on more than one independent site, such as Google and Checkatrade.
If you sign at home, you usually have at least 14 days to cancel, but made-to-measure windows can be an exception, so check the contract before you sign. The double glazing cooling off period guide explains more, and how to choose a double glazing installer lists every check.
Areas
Areas this page covers around Fareham
This page is about homes across Fareham borough, by postcode district:
- PO14: Fareham, Stubbington, Hill Head and Titchfield
- PO15: Fareham, Titchfield and Whiteley
- PO16: Fareham and Portchester
- SO31: Warsash, Locks Heath and Sarisbury Green
These are the places the page is about, not a coverage promise. Enter your postcode in the form and the confirmation call tells you whether a local installer covers it. For Gosport, Wickham or Portsmouth, see double glazing in Hampshire.
Nearby areas
FAQ
Fareham double glazing questions
Is there a government grant for double glazed windows?
Fareham is on the July 2026 Warm Homes: Local Grant list, and glazing is an eligible measure for households that meet the scheme's criteria.
Do I need permission to change windows in Titchfield?
Often, yes. Titchfield's Article 4 direction brings doors and windows under planning control on the properties it lists, where they face a road or open space.
Can double glazing be repaired instead of replaced?
Yes, where the frame is sound. Sealed units, hinges, handles, locks and seals can each be replaced on their own, so ask for a repair price next to the replacement price.
How do I know if my double glazing is blown?
Blown double glazing shows as misting or condensation between the two panes that you cannot wipe away from either side. The seal on the sealed unit has failed, and a new unit fixes it.
Is it worth replacing 30 year old double glazing?
Replacing 30 year old double glazing is worth it when the frames are cracked, warped or no longer seal, while new sealed units or hinge repairs are the better buy for misted panes in sound frames.
Is it worth replacing 20 year old double glazing?
Replacing 20 year old double glazing is worth it only when the frames have failed; misted units and worn hinges in sound frames are repairs. Ask for both prices on one quote.
What is the best time of year to buy double glazing?
The best time is before a failing window becomes urgent, so you can compare three quotes, and our guide to the best time of year to buy double glazing covers lead times.
What are the disadvantages of double glazing?
Double glazing's disadvantages are the upfront cost, sealed units that mist once their seal fails, and modern frames that can look wrong on an older house. In Titchfield, the Article 4 direction brings windows facing a road or open space under planning control.
How much should you pay for double glazing?
Pay the price an itemised quote supports for each window's size, material and glass, and see what double glazing costs in each UK region on our sister site.
Fareham quotes for the fault you actually have
Tell us about your windows. Installers who cover your Fareham postcode then inspect each window and price it in writing. Elsewhere in the county, see double glazing in Hampshire.
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Sources
- Valuation Office Agency, Council Tax: stock of properties 2026, table CTSOP4.1 (build period), 31 March 2026: gov.uk
- ONS, Census 2021 tables TS044 (accommodation type) and TS054 (tenure): Nomis TS044, Nomis TS054
- Fareham Borough Council, conservation areas: fareham.gov.uk
- Fareham Borough Council, Titchfield Article 4 Direction: fareham.gov.uk
- Article 4 direction records via planning.data.gov.uk (dataset flagged incomplete): planning.data.gov.uk
- DESNZ, Warm Homes: Local Grant successful local authorities (updated July 2026): gov.uk
- Buy With Confidence, about the scheme and participating authorities: about, authorities
- Wikipedia, PO and SO postcode areas (district coverage): PO, SO
- Postcode districts: postcodes.io outcode lookup (ONS Postcode Directory), checked 2026-10-02
- Google UK results and related searches for "double glazing fareham", checked 1 October 2026
- BS 6375-1, the UK standard for window weathertightness (air, water and wind resistance)