Installation Process Explained

    A step-by-step guide to how we install secondary glazing, from your first enquiry to enjoying a quieter home.

    8 min readLast updated: December 2024
    Day 1: Enquiry
    Week 1: Survey
    Week 2-4: Manufacturing
    Week 4-5: Installation
    1

    Initial Consultation

    Your journey begins with a simple phone call or online enquiry. Our team will discuss your noise or thermal insulation concerns, property type, and any specific requirements such as listed building status.

    What we'll discuss:

    • Your main concerns (noise, heat loss, security, or all three)
    • Number and types of windows
    • Property type and any planning restrictions
    • Preferred opening mechanisms
    • Budget considerations

    Duration: 15-20 minutes | Cost: Free

    2

    Professional Survey

    Our specialist surveyor visits your property to take precise measurements and assess your specific situation. This is crucial for achieving optimal results.

    Measurements taken:

    • • Window reveal dimensions
    • • Existing window frame depth
    • • Available installation space
    • • Handle and lock positions
    • • Reveal squareness check

    Assessments made:

    • • Current noise levels
    • • Ventilation requirements
    • • Optimal gap size
    • • Glass specification needed
    • • Opening mechanism suitability

    After the survey, you'll receive a detailed quotation within 24-48 hours, including specifications, pricing breakdown, and estimated installation date.

    Duration: 30-60 minutes | Cost: Free, no obligation

    3

    Custom Manufacturing

    Once you approve the quotation, manufacturing begins at our UK workshop. Each unit is made to your exact specifications - there are no "off the shelf" sizes.

    Manufacturing includes:

    • Precision cutting of aluminium frames to 0.5mm tolerance
    • Powder coating in your chosen colour (white, brown, black, or custom RAL)
    • Glass cutting and edge finishing
    • Fitting of seals, handles, and locking mechanisms
    • Quality control inspection

    Duration: 2-3 weeks typical lead time

    4

    Professional Installation

    Our trained installers arrive at the scheduled time with all materials. Installation is clean, efficient, and causes minimal disruption to your home.

    Preparation (15 mins per window)

    Dust sheets laid, window area prepared, existing window cleaned

    Frame Installation (30-45 mins)

    Sub-frame fixed to reveal, main frame secured, seals checked

    Glazing (30 mins)

    Glass panels fitted, hardware adjusted, operation tested

    Finishing (15 mins)

    Silicone sealing where needed, cleaning, debris removal

    What to expect on installation day:

    • • No structural work or building mess
    • • Each window takes approximately 2-4 hours
    • • Most homes completed in a single day
    • • We work room by room to minimize disruption
    5

    Quality Check & Handover

    Before we leave, our installer conducts a thorough quality check and provides a complete handover.

    Final handover includes:

    • Demonstration of all opening/closing mechanisms
    • Explanation of cleaning and maintenance
    • Written guarantee documentation
    • Contact details for future support
    • Your approval sign-off

    Related Resources

    Ready to Start Your Project?

    Book your free survey today and take the first step to a quieter home.

    Sources & References

    Authoritative sources supporting the information on this page.

    1. British Standards Institution (2014). Guidance on sound insulation and noise reduction for buildings (BS 8233:2014). BSI Standards.

      Sets the recommended internal noise levels for bedrooms and living rooms used to judge how much glazing performance a home needs.

    2. HM Government (2015). Approved Document E: Resistance to the passage of sound. The Building Regulations 2010.Open source

      The statutory guidance on sound insulation in dwellings in England.

    3. British Standards Institution (2020). Acoustics: Rating of sound insulation in buildings and of building elements, Part 1: Airborne sound insulation (BS EN ISO 717-1). BSI Standards.

      Defines the Rw and Rw+Ctr ratings used to compare the acoustic performance of glazing systems.

    4. British Standards Institution (2019). Glass in building: Glazing and airborne sound insulation (BS EN 12758). BSI Standards.

      Describes how the sound insulation of glass types, including acoustic laminates, is characterised.

    5. World Health Organization Regional Office for Europe (2018). Environmental Noise Guidelines for the European Region. World Health Organization.Open source

      Evidence-based guideline levels for road, rail and aircraft noise and their links to sleep disturbance and health.