Timber Windows Ealing

Ealing didn’t earn its “Queen of the Suburbs” nickname by accident. The borough has some of West London’s most handsome Edwardian housing — wide tree-lined avenues, generous bay windows, and the kind of architectural confidence that comes from being built when the Edwardian era was at its peak. Pitshanger, Haven Green, Ealing Common — these are streets where timber windows aren’t a luxury. They’re what the houses were designed around.

We deliver custom-built timber windows to Ealing addresses — engineered pine, meranti, or oak, factory-finished to your colour spec. No installation crew from us; you work with your own trades.

Before you compare prices or choose colours, nail these five things down. Skip any and you’ll waste time or money.

1. Conservation area status. Check ealing.gov.uk. Haven Green, Ealing Green, Pitshanger, Mount Park, and several other areas have conservation area designations. If you’re inside one, Ealing Council expects timber that matches the originals.
2. our window measurement guide your reveals. The depth of the wall opening where the window sits. Ealing’s Edwardian houses typically have 100-120mm reveals. Some Victorian properties near West Ealing are deeper. Some inter-war houses in Northolt are shallower. This number determines frame profile — see the section below.
3. Count ALL windows. Ealing’s Edwardian houses are often larger than they look from outside. Don’t forget: staircase window, bathroom, WC, side return, utility room. A typical Edwardian semi has 10-14 windows. Count them all.
4. Decide on glazing. Double is standard. Triple for north-facing or exposed elevations. Single only if listed building consent requires it. This affects frame depth AND price — decide before quoting.
5. Book your joiner. We’re supply-only. Good joiners in Ealing are busy. Book 2-3 months ahead, especially March-October.

Reveal depth is the distance from the external wall face to where the window frame sits. It’s arguably the most important measurement after width and height — and it’s the one most often forgotten.

Ealing’s mixed housing stock means reveal depths vary more than in boroughs with consistent architecture:

Why it matters: If the reveal is too shallow for the frame depth, the window either protrudes from the wall face (looks wrong, catches weather) or requires the internal wall to be cut back (expensive). Our standard sash frame needs minimum 70mm. Our casement frame needs minimum 60mm. Both fit comfortably within all the reveal depths above — but knowing the number lets us optimise the frame profile for your specific property.

Measure from outside, at the head, cill, and both jambs. Send us all four measurements — we’ll build to the tightest one.

Sash — the standard for Ealing’s Edwardian and Victorian properties. From ££449+VAT+VAT. Double glazing with U-values around 1.4 W/m²K.
Casement — for inter-war properties in Northolt and Greenford.
Georgian — for earlier properties and where multi-pane patterns are appropriate.

All BS 644. Part L compliant. Meranti and oak available.

Ignoring Haven Green conservation requirements. Haven Green is one of Ealing’s most prominent conservation areas — and one of the most frequently cited for planning issues. Check before ordering.
Mixing up Edwardian and inter-war proportions. Edwardian windows are taller with slender proportions. Inter-war windows (1920s-1930s) are squatter and wider. Fitting one era’s proportions on the other era’s property looks wrong — even though both might be called “pre-war.”
Not measuring cills on bay windows. Ealing’s Edwardian bays often have stone or rendered cills that are part of the bay structure. If you’re replacing the cill as well as the window, it needs to be measured separately and ordered as a coordinated piece.
Ordering without checking Ealing Council’s specific policies. Ealing Council’s conservation guidance can be more detailed than generic London-wide rules. Download the character appraisal for your conservation area before specifying.

Ealing Council manages conservation areas including Haven Green, Ealing Green, Pitshanger, Mount Park, Brentham Garden Suburb, and others. Check ealing.gov.uk.

Adjacent: H&F, Brent, Hounslow, Hillingdon. London hub. Q&A. Glossary. Listed buildings.

Q1: What’s the typical reveal depth on an Ealing Edwardian house?

A1: 100-120mm is standard for most Edwardian properties in Ealing. Inter-war houses in Northolt/Greenford may be shallower at 90-110mm. Measure from outside at four points — head, cill, and both jambs.

Does Haven Green conservation area require timber windows?

Yes — Ealing Council expects timber replacement windows matching the originals in Haven Green and other conservation areas. Download the character appraisal from ealing.gov.uk for specific requirements.

How many windows does a typical Ealing Edwardian semi have?

Usually 10-14, including staircase, bathroom, WC, side return, and utility room windows that are easy to overlook. Count everything before requesting a quote.

What should I expect to pay for an Ealing Edwardian window replacement?

Typically £5,500-£9,000+VAT for 10-14 sash windows in engineered pine with double glazing glazing. Online quote — five minutes, based on your measurements, no commitment.

What’s the minimum reveal depth for your window frames?

Our sash frames need minimum 70mm reveal depth. Casement frames need minimum 60mm. Both fit within all standard Ealing property types.