Double glazing in Paddington

Homes in Paddington are mostly stucco terraces, converted period flats, council blocks and modern apartments. Many Victorian terraces still have single-glazed sashes, and moving to double glazing is often the biggest single comfort upgrade, whether through new windows or secondary glazing.

If your flat's frames are in good order, replacing only failed or misted double glazed units may avoid the need for freeholder approval for new windows. In homes built from the 1980s onwards, misted or blown double glazed units are common, and replacing just the glass often restores performance without new frames.

Noise is a constant factor: the Westway, Praed Street, Edgware Road and the railway approach all carry traffic late into the night, so acoustic glazing is worth considering. Many streets are in Westminster conservation areas, and listed buildings need consent, so we check the rules first. Parking needs planning too. We are about 8.6 miles away.

Double glazing uses two panes of glass with a sealed, insulating gap between them, cutting heat loss, draughts and condensation compared with single glazing. We fit it in new windows and doors or as replacement sealed units, suiting almost every home, from older properties still single glazed to houses with failed units.

• Warmer rooms and lower heat loss
• Less condensation on the glass
• Quieter rooms than single glazing

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