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Timber Windows & Doors in Colchester

Award-winning, FENSA-registered craftsmen making bespoke sash, casement and heritage timber windows for Colchester's finest period homes.

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01Your Local Specialists

Bespoke joinery, made for Colchester homes

Schnauber supplies and installs timber windows and doors in Colchester. Begin by identifying whether the project is a close replacement of an existing window or a change to its design. Photographs of the full elevation help distinguish the frame shape, glazing pattern and surrounding brickwork that a replacement needs to work with.

For an older opening that appears out of square, send photographs from both sides and leave final sizing to the survey. Note any internal shutters, tiles or mouldings that must remain. If you are considering a different opening method, describe the clearance available outside as well as inside: a side-hung window and a sliding sash use space differently.

Choose from our timber sash windows, casement windows and Heritage Slimlite range. The survey records the details for your property before the final specification is agreed.

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02Our Range

Timber windows & doors we craft for Colchester

Hand-crafted soft and hard woods, double or triple glazing, and colours and ironmongery to complement every building design.

IMost PopularTimber sash windows Colchester - traditional box sash

Timber Sash Windows

Traditional box sash and spring sash windows, made to measure for Colchester's period homes — authentic detailing, effortless operation.

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IITimber casement windows Colchester - flush casement on period home

Timber Casement Windows

Flush and stormproof casements in hardwood or treated softwood — the popular choice for replacing ill-fitting uPVC on period properties.

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IIIHeritage Slimlite windows on period cottages - Colchester conservation areas and listed buildings

Heritage Slimlite Windows

Slim double-glazed units for listed buildings and conservation areas — historic character retained, energy efficiency transformed.

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IVBespoke timber entrance door with lantern

Timber Entrance Doors

Classic, heritage and contemporary front doors, handcrafted in timber with multi-point locking — first impressions that last for decades.

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VTimber bifold doors Colchester opening to garden

Bifold, French & Patio Doors

Bifold, French and sliding patio doors that flood Colchester homes with light and open living spaces to the garden — beauty of wood, benefits of modern design.

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VICommercial timber windows and doors project - newbuild development

Commercial Projects

Working with architects, developers and contractors on newbuild and renovation projects across Colchester requiring quality joinery at scale.

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03The Transformation

See the difference for yourself

Drag the slider to see how new Schnauber timber windows and doors transform a home — restoring period character while dramatically improving warmth, security and kerb appeal.

Rotten frames, draughty single glazing and clumsy uPVC replacements don't just look wrong on a period property — they cost you money every winter. Our made-to-measure timber windows put it right.

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Before - the original windows After - new Schnauber timber windows installed Before After

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04Award-Winning Excellence

Credentials you can trust

Choosing who fits your windows matters as much as the windows themselves. Schnauber's work is independently recognised, rated and regulated.

2021 & 2022

Home Builder Awards

BUILD Home Builder Awards winner, two years running.

2019 & 2024

ThreeBest Rated

Rated among the best window companies in the region.

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Top Rated Service

Independently verified customer reviews via Trustindex & Google.

FENSA

Registered Installer

Every installation certified to current building regulations.

Schnauber is FENSA registered — all installations comply with current building regulations and recognised industry standards, with certification provided for your peace of mind.

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05What Our Customers Say

Trusted street by street

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"Our decorator said it was the best sash windows he's come across in 20 years. We will be back to get some more windows from Schnauber in the future."
Sash window customer
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"Very impressed with the final finishes. Our 1930s home was returned to its former glory — the ill-fitting uPVC replaced with beautiful timber casements."
Mr Jackson — Cambridge
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"We’d been repairing our unique wooden windows for years until they were beyond saving. Schnauber replaced them all — keeping the character of the house perfectly."
Mr Clarke — Saffron Walden, Essex
06Areas We Cover

Serving Colchester & the surrounding areas

We supply and install timber windows and doors across Colchester, Essex and the surrounding areas, including:

Colchester CentreLexdenWivenhoeWest MerseaDedhamManningtreeBrightlingseaTiptreeHalsteadSudburyClacton-on-SeaFrinton-on-Sea

…and many more towns and villages across Essex. Not sure if we cover your area? Give us a call — we probably do.

Before your survey

Planning your Colchester window project

Colchester City Council publishes heritage information and conservation-area documents. Check the address and any previous approvals through the council before ordering; the appearance of a neighbouring replacement does not establish what is suitable for your own building.

Colchester heritage guidance is the local reference for this check. For a listed building or an address with additional controls, confirm the proposed work with the relevant authority before placing an order.

Use the quote form below to tell us the address, the openings involved and any drawings or decisions you already hold. Please describe access and any original details you want retained. We can discuss the product options at survey stage; the quotation depends on the measured size, joinery, glazing, finish and fitting scope.

For another address, see our Chelmsford service page or the full area list.

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07Common Questions

Timber windows Colchester — FAQs

What if my Colchester window opening is uneven? +

Include photographs of the frame and surrounding reveal, but treat your own measurements as enquiry dimensions. Ask the surveyor to record the opening and explain the proposed fitting and making-good scope.

Can I change a casement to a sash window? +

Discuss the preferred opening method and the appearance you want to achieve at the survey. The opening, surrounding details and any required permissions need checking before a final specification is agreed.

How do I request a timber window quote in Colchester? +

Use the existing quote form on this page or call 0800 061 4118. Include your postcode, the number of openings and the type of work. Schnauber offers a free survey and quotation; the price depends on the agreed specification.

Does a heritage window automatically meet planning requirements? +

No. The suitability of a window depends on the building, its details and any address-specific controls. Check the proposed design with the relevant authority before ordering where approval is needed.

08Get In Touch

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