Bay Windows in Edinburgh
From £1,200
| Service | Typical price in Edinburgh |
|---|---|
| Casement Windows | £333 - £855 |
| Sash Windows | £570 - £1,045 |
| Bay Windows | £1,140 - £3,040 |
| Door Installation | £808 - £1,710 |
| Window Repair | £85 - £238 |
Bay window installation across Edinburgh
If your Edinburgh home has a Victorian or Edwardian bay frontage, replacing it properly is a bigger job than a standard window. As Scotland’s capital and a UNESCO World Heritage city, Edinburgh has an unusually large share of listed and conservation-protected buildings for its size, and bay windows are a big part of what gives those streets their character. Conservation controls here are some of the strictest in the UK - many properties are listed, and window styles are often tightly specified by the council, and a bay window is usually the most visible feature on the whole street elevation, so getting the style right matters.
Why locals choose us
- Structural assessment of the bay roof and support before any glazing work starts
- The New Town’s Georgian terraces and the Old Town’s tall tenements make up one of the most architecturally protected city centres in Britain
- Square, splayed and curved bay configurations to match the original footprint
- Conservation controls here are some of the strictest in the UK - many properties are listed, and window styles are often tightly specified by the council
- Larger glazed areas designed to maximise natural light without extra heat loss
Pricing in Edinburgh
Edinburgh sits at a 0.95x price factor relative to the national baseline, so expect a quote for a bay window installation in the £1140–£3040 range - a free survey will confirm the exact number for your property.
Areas we cover around Edinburgh
We cover Edinburgh and the surrounding area, including Livingston, Musselburgh, Bonnyrigg, Dalkeith and Penicuik. If you’re just outside these areas, get in touch anyway - we can usually still help.
Frequently asked questions
Why do bay windows cost more than a standard window in Edinburgh? A bay involves three or more frames plus a roof or canopy over the top, and often some structural work to the wall below - all of which adds labour and materials compared with a single flat window.
Do I need planning permission for a new bay window in Edinburgh? Usually not for a like-for-like replacement, but conservation controls here are some of the strictest in the UK - many properties are listed, and window styles are often tightly specified by the council, so it’s worth checking if you’re changing the shape or size of the existing bay.
How long does a bay window installation take? Most single bay window jobs in Edinburgh take one to two days, depending on whether the roof over the bay also needs attention.
Windows and doors in Edinburgh - local context
Georgian New Town townhouses (heavily A-listed), Victorian tenement flats across Marchmont and Bruntsfield, plus 1930s bungalows in Corstorphine.
Dominant era of housing stock: Georgian New Town, Victorian tenements everywhere else.
Heritage note: The New Town and Old Town are a UNESCO World Heritage Site - any street-facing window change usually requires Listed Building Consent.
- New Town
- Old Town
- Morningside
- Stockbridge
- Marchmont
- Leith
Postcodes we cover in Edinburgh
- EH1
- EH2
- EH3
- EH8
- EH9
- EH10
- EH12
Not seeing your postcode? Request a quote anyway - we likely still cover it.