Double glazing & home improvement costs in Croydon & East Surrey
Last reviewed: July 2026 · CR postcode area · Prices are fitted (supply + installation), incl. VAT
We match new and replacement windows, external doors enquiries across the CR postcode area — Croydon, Purley, Coulsdon, South Croydon, Thornton Heath, Caterham and the surrounding villages. Croydon spans dense Victorian terraces in the north to leafy Coulsdon and Caterham in the south; London-area labour rates apply across the CR postcodes.
Window prices in Croydon (per window, fitted)
| Frame material | Price per window | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| uPVC casement | £525 – £875 | Best value; the UK default |
| Aluminium | £775 – £1,300 | Slim frames, modern look |
| Timber | £1,000 – £1,775 | Period homes & conservation areas |
Whole-house jobs come in cheaper per window — see how counts, property type and materials move the price in our full window cost guide, or get a range for your exact home with the instant estimate tool.
External door prices in Croydon (fitted)
| Door type | Fitted price |
|---|---|
| uPVC front or back door | £950 – £1,650 |
| Composite front door | £1,050 – £2,350 |
| French doors | £1,425 – £2,825 |
| Sliding patio doors | £1,650 – £3,300 |
Full breakdown by material and style in the door cost guide, or price your door with the estimate tool.
Towns we cover in the CR postcode area
Croydon · Purley · Coulsdon · South Croydon · Thornton Heath · Caterham — plus the villages and rural districts on CR postcodes between them. Coverage is by postcode, so if your outcode starts with CR, the estimate tool will price your job and match you with companies that install there.
How well insulated are Croydon homes?
The official EPC register shows 746 of 2,458 certificated homes (30%) in the CR0 district (central Croydon) are rated band D or below — the bands where surveyors most often flag single glazing, failed units or poor draught-proofing (latest certificate per home, 10-year window, register checked 2026-08-05). The street segments with the most D–G rated homes:
| Street | Postcode | Homes rated D–G | Check it yourself |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cavendish Road | CR0 3LB | 7 of 8 | public register |
| North End | CR0 1TJ | 7 of 10 | public register |
| Gladstone Road | CR0 2BQ | 6 of 6 | public register |
| Farquharson Road | CR0 2UH | 5 of 5 | public register |
| Southbridge Road | CR0 1AG | 5 of 6 | public register |
If your home is rated D or below, upgrading old or failed glazing is one of the fixes EPC assessors most commonly recommend — check your own street with the postcode energy ratings checker, see what that saves in our energy savings guide, or price the job for your exact home with the instant estimate tool.
How it works
- Instant estimate first — answer a few questions and see a realistic fitted price range for your home, no contact details needed.
- Quotes only if you ask — with your consent we share your enquiry with up to 4 FENSA/CERTASS-registered installation companies and vetted networks covering Croydon.
- No obligation — compare quotes against the bands above and walk away if none stack up. See how we make money.
Frequently asked questions
How much does double glazing cost in Croydon?
A standard uPVC casement window costs around £525–£875 fitted in the CR postcode area, aluminium £775–£1,300 and timber £1,000–£1,775 per window. Multi-window installs come in cheaper per window because survey, scaffold and labour are shared across the job.
Do you cover Croydon and Purley?
Yes — the installer networks we work with actively cover the whole CR postcode area, including Croydon, Purley, Coulsdon, South Croydon, Thornton Heath, Caterham. Enter your postcode in the estimate tool and we match your enquiry to companies that install in your exact district.
Who actually fits the windows?
SnugQuote is a price-comparison and introduction service, not an installer. Your enquiry goes to up to 4 FENSA/CERTASS-registered installation companies and vetted home-improvement networks that operate across Croydon & East Surrey — they quote, you compare, and there is no obligation to proceed.
Sources: price bands compiled July 2026 from published UK installer price guides (Checkatrade, Which?, FMB cost guides), adjusted with the regional labour index used across this site, and cross-checked against regional quote data. Installer certification: FENSA. See all areas we cover.