Windows&DoorsinDorchester
Fitted across Dorchester, Poundbury and the surrounding villages by a Poole-based team, survey to fit.
- 5.0from 25 Google reviews
- CertifiedAssure Insurance-backed
- 10+ YearsExperience
- GuaranteedFor 10 Years
The Dorchester homes we fit
From the Georgian core to Poundbury and the villages around it.
Dorchester Georgian core
Prone toOriginal joinery in the historic centre that's aged past its best, often inside a conservation area.
How we treat itWe'll survey with the conservation rules in mind from the start.
Poundbury (Duchy of Cornwall design code)
Prone toA replacement that doesn't match Poundbury's own design code, which can hold up approval.
How we treat itWe'll spec to the code, not just to what looks right.
Surrounding village (Charminster, Broadmayne, Puddletown)
Prone toOlder frames that have warped or lost their seal, common on village-edge properties.
How we treat itA straightforward replacement, matched to the property.
Not sure which one's yours? Send us a photo and we'll talk it through.
Yes, here's what covering Dorchester actually means
We're based in Poole, honestly further away than most of our jobs, so we won't pretend otherwise. What covering Dorchester means in practice is the same process as a Poole job: a proper site survey, a fitting crew, and the same fixed-price promise. We cover Poundbury and villages like Charminster and Broadmayne too.
- Poole-based, further than most of our jobs, stated plainly
- The same survey, fitting crew and fixed-price process as any Poole job
- Poundbury and villages including Charminster and Broadmayne
The standard we fit to
The standard of finish we bring to every Dorchester job.
The images here are illustrative, not photographs of work carried out in Dorchester or Poundbury. We'll add the genuine local shots once a job here is finished.
The standard we fit to
We fit uPVC, aluminium and timber-look, all under one installer, rather than the one or two materials most local firms carry. Every job also comes with an Assure insurance-backed workmanship guarantee.
- Three materials under one installer: uPVC, aluminium and timber-look
- Assure insurance-backed workmanship guarantee on every job
What Dorchester's conditions do to windows here
Three things worth knowing, whatever part of town you're in.
Georgian-core joinery
Original timber in the historic centre that's swollen, rotted or painted shut after decades of weathering.
Poundbury design-code mismatch
A replacement that doesn't match Poundbury's own Design and Community Code can hold up approval.
Village-property age
Older frames on village-edge properties around Charminster or Puddletown that have warped or lost their seal.
What happens after you enquire
On-site in Dorchester, not a Poole showroom visit.
The survey
Josh comes to Dorchester and surveys the job himself, on-site, bringing colour swatches with him.
The quote
Your measurements go to the supplier, and we come back with a clear, fixed price.
The fit
It's 50% deposit, a 3 to 5 week lead time, then the balance when the job's done.
The bits people worry about
Does this company genuinely come to Dorchester?
We're honest that we're based in Poole, but Josh surveys every Dorchester job on-site, himself.
Am I allowed to change my windows, conservation area or Poundbury?
We can't promise an approval, but we'll flag it at survey, whether that's the conservation area or Poundbury's design code.
What happens next, given I'm not down the road?
The same process as any job: survey, fixed quote, then fitting, all on-site in Dorchester.
Will the planners let you? What we know about Dorchester's rules
Dorchester has a genuine 2020 Article 4 Direction, but it covers gates, fences and walls, not windows, so a straightforward window replacement in the Dorchester Conservation Area is generally unaffected by it. A listed building is always assessed separately and needs its own Listed Building Consent. Poundbury has its own Design and Community Code to work to as well. Always worth confirming your specific address with Dorset Council, and we'll flag it at survey either way. As for cost, we don't publish a price list, but we'll always give you a clear, fixed quote once we've surveyed the job.
- The 2020 Article 4 Direction covers enclosures, not windows
- Poundbury has its own Design and Community Code
- No price list, but always a clear, fixed quote
What customers say
5.0 stars from 25 Google reviews.
5.0
Limor Feingold
A small job well done. I used Wilshaw Glazing to install a new double glazed window in my kitchen - a relatively small job. They were highly efficient - providing a quote in advance and making sure I was happy with the proposed window confirmation. The window took 3 weeks to manufacture, and was installed as soon as it was ready. They installation was done on a Saturday morning - it only took 2 hours and the team took care while they were on site. Overall very satisfied and would be happy to recommend
Gary Green
First class service and communication was excellent throughout. The quality of the work and products exceeded my expectation. Work was carried out professionally and everything was left very clean and tidy . I would thoroughly recommend Wilshaw Glazing
Do you actually cover Dorchester, or do you just list it?
We're honest that we're based in Poole, but Josh surveys every Dorchester job on-site himself, and we cover Poundbury and the surrounding villages too.
Will new windows be allowed on a listed building, or in the conservation area / Poundbury?
A listed building always needs its own Listed Building Consent. In the wider Dorchester Conservation Area, the 2020 Article 4 Direction covers gates and fences, not windows, so replacement is generally unaffected, though it's always worth confirming with Dorset Council. Poundbury works to its own Design and Community Code.
What does double glazing cost in Dorchester, or for a 3-bed house?
It depends on the size of the job and material, so we don't publish a set price. You'll get a clear, fixed quote once we've surveyed it.
Is it worth replacing 20-30-year-old double glazing?
Usually, yes. A unit that age has often lost its seal, and the thermal performance is well below what a modern window achieves.
How do I choose the right installer / which company is best?
Look for a fixed price, a proper insurance-backed guarantee, and reviews you can check. We're Assure certified with a 5.0★ rating from 25 Google reviews.
Is it cheaper to replace the whole window or just the glass?
It depends on the condition of the frame. If the frame's sound, a glass-only repair can be the cheaper option. We'll tell you honestly at survey.
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Prefer to talk, or email? Call Wilshaw Glazing on 01202 156 611 or email Josh.Critchley@wilshawgroup.com