Burgess Windows and Doors supply and install windows and doors Oxfordshire homeowners need for every type of project, from straightforward uPVC replacements through to Passivhaus-standard glazing. Based in Buckingham, ten miles from Bicester, we are FENSA registered, Trading Standards Approved and specify across the full market, from uPVC to premium European systems.
What we cover:
Burgess Windows and Doors covers the whole of Oxfordshire and the surrounding counties from a single base in Buckingham. Bicester is ten miles away, Banbury fifteen, Oxford twenty-four and Chipping Norton thirty. Every job is surveyed and fitted by our own teams.
Areas we cover across Oxfordshire and beyond:
Each area has its own page with local detail on property types and planning context. If you are not sure whether we reach you, the quickest thing is to call and ask.
The right specification depends far more on the project than on the county. A 1980s semi in Bicester needs something different to a Cotswold stone cottage or a self-build near Oxford. Below are the five project types we see most often across Oxfordshire, and the ranges that tend to suit each one.
If the existing windows are draughty, misted or simply tired, and the property is not listed or in a conservation area, a like-for-like uPVC replacement is usually the most sensible option. It is the most cost-effective material available, needs no painting or treating, and A-rated units make an immediate difference to heat loss and noise.
We supply uPVC casement and tilt-and-turn windows, flush casements for a cleaner look, and uPVC and composite entrance doors. Most whole-house replacements complete in one to two days.
Renovations usually mean larger openings, more glass and a desire to connect the inside of the house to the garden. This is where aluminium comes into its own: the material is strong enough to carry big panes on slim frames, so the glass does the work rather than the frame.
Typical specifications for renovation work across Oxfordshire include aluminium windows from Origin, aluminium bi-fold doors, aluminium sliding doors, and steel-look systems from Aluco where the property calls for a more industrial character. Internal aluminium room dividers are increasingly popular for splitting open-plan spaces without losing light.
Oxfordshire has a lot of period housing stock, from Victorian terraces in Oxford and Banbury to stone cottages across the Cotswolds and Chipping Norton. The priority here is usually a replacement that looks right, performs properly and stands a reasonable chance of planning approval.
Timber alternative systems are the usual answer. The Residence Collection and Evolution replicate the proportions and detailing of nineteenth century timber joinery, and are frequently accepted in conservation areas. For properties that originally had sliding sash windows, the Bygone Collection offers traditional box sash styling with modern draught sealing and tilt-in cleaning.
Self-builds need glazing specified early, coordinated with the structural design and delivered to programme. We work regularly with self-builders and their architects, and can advise on configurations, structural openings and thresholds before anything is ordered.
Self-build specifications tend to draw on the premium end of the range: Internorm, Rationel and VELFAC aluminium-clad timber systems, Solarlux folding glass, and large-format Origin sliding doors. The Graven Hill development in Bicester has brought a lot of self-build activity into Oxfordshire, and plot design codes often shape what can be specified.
Glazing is one of the hardest parts of hitting Passivhaus standard, because the windows and doors are usually the weakest point in an otherwise highly insulated envelope. Burgess Windows and Doors holds Certified Passivhaus Tradesperson accreditation, which means we understand the installation detail as well as the product specification.
Internorm triple-glazed timber-aluminium systems achieve U-values as low as 0.65 W/(m²K), with Rationel and VELFAC also performing strongly. For projects targeting certification, the Passivhaus Trust is a useful reference point on what the standard requires.
Burgess Windows and Doors supply five materials across the full product range, which means the specification can be matched to the property rather than the property being fitted around a single supplier’s catalogue. Each material has a clear set of strengths and a clear set of projects it suits best.
Most Oxfordshire homeowners do not need planning permission to replace windows and doors. Like-for-like replacement on a standard residential property falls under permitted development, provided the installer is FENSA registered. Burgess Windows and Doors is FENSA registered and handles all building regulations compliance and certification on every installation.
Permission is usually needed in these situations:
The Planning Portal is the fastest way to check what applies to a specific address. Our blog on planning new windows and doors in 2026 goes into the process in more detail.
Start with the property and the planning position, not the product. Once you know whether you are constrained by a conservation area or listed status, and you know what you want the finished result to look like, the material and system usually become obvious. A free home survey is the quickest route to a firm answer.
Questions worth answering before you get quotes:
If you are at the early stage of a door choice, our Door Designer lets you build a composite door online and see how the styles, colours and glass options work together before you speak to anyone.
Burgess Windows and Doors is a family-run business based in Buckingham with over 25 years in the trade. We are FENSA registered, Trading Standards Approved, ConstructionOnline and CPA accredited, SSIP accredited and a Certified Passivhaus Tradesperson. Every installation is carried out by our own employed fitting teams rather than subcontractors.
What that means in practice:
We work with homeowners, architects, builders and self-build clients, and are comfortable on everything from a two-window replacement to a full Passivhaus glazing package. You can see examples of completed work on our projects page or read more about the business on our About Us page.
Yes. Burgess Windows and Doors covers Oxford, Bicester, Banbury, Chipping Norton, the Cotswolds and the surrounding villages, working from a base in Buckingham. Bicester is ten miles away, Banbury fifteen and Oxford twenty-four. All work is carried out by our own employed fitting teams rather than subcontractors.
It depends on the property. uPVC suits straightforward replacements, aluminium suits extensions and large openings, timber alternative suits period and conservation area homes, and aluminium-clad timber suits self-builds and low-energy projects. A free survey is the quickest way to narrow it down for a specific house.
Usually not. Like-for-like replacement on a standard property is permitted development, provided the installer is FENSA registered. Permission is needed for listed buildings, properties in conservation areas, and anywhere an Article 4 Direction applies. Check the Planning Portal at planningportal.co.uk if you are unsure about your address.
Yes. Burgess Windows and Doors holds Certified Passivhaus Tradesperson accreditation and supplies Internorm, Rationel and VELFAC systems suitable for Passivhaus and low-energy builds. Internorm triple-glazed timber-aluminium windows achieve U-values as low as 0.65 W/(m²K). We can advise on installation detail as well as product specification.
Most whole-house replacements complete within one to two days. A job of one or two windows usually takes two to four hours. Larger projects involving structural openings, bi-folds or sliding doors take longer and are programmed individually. The property is left secure and weathertight at the end of each working day.
Yes. Burgess Windows and Doors supply uPVC windows and doors at the cost-effective end of the market through to premium systems from Internorm, Solarlux, Rationel, VELFAC and Origin. Specifying across the full market rather than one supplier’s range means the system is matched to the property and the budget.
For a free no-obligation survey and a fixed written quote on windows and doors Oxfordshire wide, get in touch with Burgess Windows and Doors. There is no pressure and no obligation, and the price quoted after survey is the price charged.
Get in touch via our contact page to book a survey, or visit the showroom to see the full range of finishes and colours in person.
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