Which Windows Suit Your Irish Home?
Three Questions, One Straight Answer, and No Email Address Asked For
Answer three plain questions and get one clear recommendation with the reason behind it. Nothing is gated, nobody rings you, and you can skip straight to the listings at any point.
Our suggestion
A repair, not a replacement
A misted sealed unit in a frame that is otherwise sound is a swap, not a new window, and it usually costs less than a new window. Get someone to check the frame and hardware before you price a replacement, because if they are fine you can stop there.
Whatever you go with, contractors are listed from the SEAI public register, last pulled on 7 August 2026, so you can check them before you ring.
Our suggestion
uPVC replacements
For a semi or estate house where value matters, uPVC is the sensible answer and what most Irish houses get. No painting, holds heat well, and the hardware is replaceable long before the frame goes.
Whatever you go with, contractors are listed from the SEAI public register, last pulled on 7 August 2026, so you can check them before you ring.
Our suggestion
Aluclad windows
On an exposed or coastal site, aluclad earns the extra over uPVC. Timber inside for warmth, an aluminium skin outside that takes the weather and never needs painting. Ask specifically for marine grade hardware near the sea, because it is not usually the default.
Whatever you go with, contractors are listed from the SEAI public register, last pulled on 7 August 2026, so you can check them before you ring.
Our suggestion
Timber, and check with the council first
A period house, and particularly a protected structure or one in a conservation area, will usually need timber. Before you price anything, check what the local authority will permit, because putting the wrong window in is expensive to undo.
Whatever you go with, contractors are listed from the SEAI public register, last pulled on 7 August 2026, so you can check them before you ring.
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Pick two or three contractors in your county and ring them yourself. Every quote should follow a measured survey and arrive in writing.
589 contractors from the SEAI register and other public records