Ask anyone who’s added a bay or bow window and they’ll tell you the same thing: the room feels completely different afterwards. It’s brighter, it feels bigger, and from the street the house looks like it’s had real thought put into it.
At Glitz Windows & Doors, we handle aluminium bay and bow windows installation, repair and replacement across South London and Surrey. These jobs are more involved than swapping a flat window, so we look at the structure first and the styling second.
Bay and bow windows have been popular for over a hundred years, and it’s easy to see why. You get extra light, a little extra floor space, and a feature that makes the front of your home stand out.
You might be adding a bay where there wasn’t one, replacing old timber that’s seen better days, or dealing with a problem on an existing frame. Either way, we look after the whole job, from the survey and manufacture through to fitting and aftercare.
A bay window pushes out from the wall in flat, angled panels, usually three: a central section with an angled side on each end. It's a favourite on period properties, and the extra depth is often enough for a window seat or a favourite armchair.
A bow window does a similar job, but the shape is a gentle curve made up of four or five equal panels. It feels softer than a bay and works well on contemporary homes as well as Victorian-style properties, depending on the detailing.
Aluminium stays rigid without chunky profiles, so you get more glass and less frame. Across several panels, that makes a real difference to how bright the room feels. See our full range of Aluminium windows for other styles and finishes.
A bay or bow carries more span and weight than a flat window. Aluminium is strong for its weight, so it holds its shape across bigger, heavier glazing.
These windows stick out from the wall and take weather from several directions. Aluminium doesn’t swell or rot, and the joints stay in good order for years.
Thermally broken frames paired with double or triple glazing keep warmth inside. With this much glass, that matters more than it would on a standard window.
A well-proportioned bay or bow changes how your whole house looks from the road, and people notice.
Every window is made to measure, and the right support goes in before the window does. We take care of the survey, manufacture, fitting and making good, and we'll tell you which Building Regulations route applies to your project.
If your current bay or bow is tired, replacing it can transform the room. Old timber can rot, warp and let in draughts, and early uPVC can discolour and lose its seals. We replace them with slim, efficient aluminium that suits your home, and we take extra care matching the look on Victorian and period properties.
Not everything needs replacing. Misted double-glazing units, tired seals, stiff vents, faulty hardware and draughty frames can often be put right. We'll take a look and tell you honestly whether a repair makes sense. If we spot movement, sagging or damaged support, we'll flag it at the survey so it gets dealt with properly.
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While bay and bow windows are most commonly associated with homes, particularly period and character properties, they’re also used in some commercial and hospitality settings where a striking frontage genuinely matters — cafes, boutique retail units, guesthouses. Whatever the setting, the same structural and design considerations apply, and we’re happy to talk through what’s involved at survey stage.
Yes. They project outward and carry more weight and span than a flat window, so they need proper support such as a wall beneath, bracketing or reinforcement. We check this at survey, before the quote is finalised.
It depends on size, panel layout, glazing and any structural work. Book a free survey and we’ll give you an honest, itemised quote.
Very much so. With the right panel configuration and finish, aluminium bay and bow windows can suit period properties while offering better thermal performance and durability than the original timber frames ever did.
Yes, that’s our core coverage area. Get in touch with your postcode and we’ll confirm coverage and arrange a survey.
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