Double glazing & home improvement costs in Medway & Mid Kent
Last reviewed: July 2026 · ME postcode area · Prices are fitted (supply + installation), incl. VAT
We match new and replacement windows, external doors enquiries across the ME postcode area — Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham, Maidstone, Sittingbourne, Aylesford, Sheerness and the surrounding villages. Medway’s Victorian terraces around the historic dockyard towns plus Maidstone’s commuter stock keep installers busy, and prices hold close to the England average despite London being next door.
Window prices in Medway (per window, fitted)
| Frame material | Price per window | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| uPVC casement | £450 – £750 | Best value; the UK default |
| Aluminium | £650 – £1,100 | Slim frames, modern look |
| Timber | £850 – £1,500 | 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 Medway (fitted)
| Door type | Fitted price |
|---|---|
| uPVC front or back door | £800 – £1,400 |
| Composite front door | £900 – £2,000 |
| French doors | £1,200 – £2,400 |
| Sliding patio doors | £1,400 – £2,800 |
Full breakdown by material and style in the door cost guide, or price your door with the estimate tool.
Towns we cover in the ME postcode area
Rochester · Chatham · Gillingham · Maidstone · Sittingbourne · Aylesford · Sheerness — plus the villages and rural districts on ME postcodes between them. Coverage is by postcode, so if your outcode starts with ME, the estimate tool will price your job and match you with companies that install there.
How well insulated are Medway homes?
The official EPC register shows 222 of 668 certificated homes (33%) in the ME1 district (Rochester) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grafton Avenue | ME1 2RR | 5 of 5 | public register |
| Star Hill | ME1 1XB | 4 of 4 | public register |
| Wickham Street | ME1 2HH | 4 of 4 | public register |
| Church Street | ME1 3SB | 4 of 4 | public register |
| Catherine Street | ME1 2HL | 4 of 5 | 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 Medway.
- 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 Medway?
A standard uPVC casement window costs around £450–£750 fitted in the ME postcode area, aluminium £650–£1,100 and timber £850–£1,500 per window. Multi-window installs come in cheaper per window because survey, scaffold and labour are shared across the job.
Do you cover Rochester and Chatham?
Yes — the installer networks we work with actively cover the whole ME postcode area, including Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham, Maidstone, Sittingbourne, Aylesford, Sheerness. 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 Medway & Mid Kent — 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.