
Frequently asked questions
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Holme Heritage services the Holme Valley, Colne Valley, Edgerton, Lindley, Ilkley, Harrogate, York, Roundhay, Wetherby, and surrounding areas in West Yorkshire and North Yorkshire.
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At Holme Heritage, we offer sliding sash and mock sash windows, tilt and turn windows, and flush casement windows. Our range of doors includes single, stable and French doors, bifold doors, and lift and slide doors. All products are made from sustainable premium materials, including engineered Red Grandis and Accoya®, ensuring durability and timeless elegance.
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This depends on each range and choice. All products are designed to combine traditional aesthetics with unparalleled performance. Our timber windows feature high-performance glass with a 10 year guarantee against breakdown. All products are double or tripled internally glazed with integrated drainage, high security glazing tape, insulated vacuum units, and specialised acoustic glazing, ensuring optimal performance and security.
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Yes, our heritage timber windows have been approved for Grade 2 listing in many local authority areas, making them suitable for installation in historically significant buildings.
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No, we are a husband and wife led small team dedicated to delivering personal service and handling every aspect of your project, ensuring quality and attention to detail from start to finish. Our fitters are employed directly by us.
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Yes, we can encapsulate your existing stained or leaded glass into new double glazed units.
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Our estimated lead times are eight weeks for the Classic Range and 14 weeks for the Heritage Range. Once you have approved our quote, we will work closely with you to ensure the timely completion of your project.
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We offer professional installation services to ensure your new timber windows are expertly fitted and seamlessly integrated into your property, delivering peace of mind and exceptional results.
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Yes, Holme Heritage timber windows are designed with excellent thermal performance, minimising heat loss and reducing energy consumption. They feature high quality materials including engineered Red Grandis, Accoya®, double or triple glazing options, low air permeability and trickle ventilation systems for energy efficiency.
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Our timber windows and doors are incredibly low maintenance, and, unlike old timber windows and doors, don’t require annual painting.
Maintaining Holme Heritage timber windows is easy and straightforward. With regular cleaning, they require periodic recoating every 7-10 years using modern water based coatings, making the process efficient and hassle free.
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Our timber windows come with a 10 year warranty against maintenance related issues, ensuring they remain in optimal condition with minimal upkeep required.
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The process includes an initial consultation to assess your needs, a customised design proposal and quotation, a full survey on acceptance of our quote, finalising details and scheduling, professional installation, final inspection and guidance on maintenance. You’ll receive a complimentary cleaning kit to help maintain the beauty of your windows.
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Upon acceptance of your quotation and design proposal, a deposit is required to secure your order. Progress payments are based on project milestones. The remaining balance is due on completion of installation and final inspection. Various payment methods are accepted, including bank transfers, and credit/debit cards. Full terms and conditions are provided within your quotation.
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Yes, we are more than happy to help on individual projects. There is an additional cost involved, including fees charged by the local authority.
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Yes, our roof lanterns can be incorporated into a larger roof to help bring natural light into the space or room below. Lanterns are manufactured from hardwood, with stepped double glazed units and aluminium cappings to the outer face of the glazing, for aesthetics, weather tightness and low maintenance.
A range of designs and finishes are available. Aluminium opening vents can be controlled manually or automatically. We offer a range of glazing options to control light, provide self cleaning or to improve energy efficiency. Traditional style aluminium finials give the lantern a historic flourish.
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Holme Heritage supplies and fits stunning, cosy entrance doors inspired by the Danish hygge concept. The customisable door is available in a range of magnetic, electronic and regular locking systems which can be operated via fingerprint scanners, mobile apps, or keys.