Know Before You Spend
Find out exactly what is wrong and whether your windows meet building regulations before spending anything.
Common Inspection Pitfalls
A rushed or incomplete check can lead to unnecessary replacement costs or missed compliance gaps.
Misting between panes is often quoted as a full window replacement when only the sealed glazing unit has failed.
The inspection separates frame condition from glazing unit failure, so only the faulty component is addressed.
Replacement windows fitted without a FENSA certificate or local authority completion certificate breach building regulations.
The inspection checks whether a valid FENSA certificate or Havering building control completion certificate exists for the windows fitted.
Trickle vents are required under Approved Document F; their absence is frequently missed when only visible damage is checked.
The inspection records trickle vent presence and weatherseal continuity alongside frame and glazing condition.
Assessments based on photographs alone cannot detect draught paths, hinge wear, or lock failure that only show under handling.
A local installer visits the property to open, close, and test each window before recording findings in a written report.
What We Check
Every inspection looks at the full window assembly, not just the most visible symptom.
uPVC, timber, and aluminium frames are examined for warping, rot, cracking, and weatherseal continuity around the perimeter.
Each glazing unit is checked for misting, seal failure, and whether the glass specification meets Approved Document L thermal requirements.
Hinges, handles, and locks are tested through their full range of movement to identify sticking, misalignment, or worn components.
Trickle vent presence and condition are recorded against Approved Document F requirements for replacement window installations.
The inspection confirms whether a FENSA certificate or local authority completion certificate exists and matches the windows currently fitted.
Condition and compliance review before exchanging contracts.
Confirms new windows meet building regulations and paperwork is in order.
Independent check before committing to a full replacement quote.
Rental property window condition and ventilation review.
Know Before You Spend
A second opinion on window condition or compliance paperwork can save you from unnecessary replacement costs.
Havering sits on the London-Essex border, with properties ranging from Victorian terraces to post-war estates and newer builds, each with different window types and compliance histories. An inspection covers the full picture: frame condition, sealed unit integrity, trickle vent presence, hinge and lock operation, and weatherseal continuity. Misting, draughts, and sticking sashes are traced to their source rather than treated as a reason to replace everything.
Compliance is a separate but equally important check. The London Borough of Havering building control requires either a FENSA certificate or a local authority completion certificate for replacement windows. An inspection identifies whether that paperwork exists, whether it matches the windows currently fitted, and whether any installation falls short of Approved Document L thermal performance requirements.
The inspection is useful at three points: when symptoms appear and you want to understand the cause; before a property transaction where window condition affects value or mortgage; and after installation where the paperwork is unclear or missing. The installer produces a written report setting out findings and, where faults exist, the repair or replacement options available.
Why Choose Us
Independent, on-site assessment with a written report, so you know the real scope before any money is committed.
A local installer visits the property first. No quote is issued from photographs or a phone call alone.
Findings are set out in writing, with repair and replacement options listed so you can compare before deciding.
The on-site survey and itemised written quote carry no charge and no obligation to proceed with any work.
The inspection checks FENSA certificates and building regulations paperwork, not just the physical condition of the windows.
We connect customers with vetted independent local partners familiar with the property types and compliance history across the borough.
How It Works
01
Describe what you have noticed, draughts, misting, sticking frames, and we arrange a local installer to visit the property.
02
The installer checks frames, glazing units, seals, opening parts, trickle vents, and any available compliance paperwork on site.
03
You get a written report covering findings and itemised options for repair or replacement before any work is agreed or ordered.
Pricing Estimates
| Job | Typical cost | Typical duration |
|---|---|---|
| Basic window inspection | From £95 | 30-60 minutes |
| Pre-purchase window inspection | £120-£220 | 1-2 hours |
| Detailed condition survey | £180-£320 | 1-2 hours |
| Safety and operation check | £180-£350 | 1-2 hours |
Tell us the symptoms and the property type. We arrange a local installer to survey the windows and return a written report before anything is ordered.