Windows, doors & conservatoriessupplied and installedacross Essex
Just over the Dartford Crossing from our Greenhithe workshop. Director-led surveys, fixed written prices, and installers who know the local housing stock, from Thurrock and Basildon to Chelmsford and Colchester.
FENSA registered · Checkatrade 10/10 (279 reviews) · 10-year workmanship guarantee
Serving Essex, RM, CM, SS, IG…
Essex is a short drive north from our Greenhithe workshop via the Dartford Crossing, which puts most of the county comfortably inside our regular working radius. We cover RM, CM, SS, IG and CO postcodes as core territory, from Thurrock, Grays and Basildon through Brentwood, Chelmsford and Braintree, up to Colchester and the coastal towns.
Because we're crossing the water rather than fighting London traffic, response times to Essex addresses are typically 45–75 minutes. Surveys are usually offered promptly of your call, and written quotes returned promptly of the survey. Larger projects, conservatories, warm-roof conversions, aluminium bi-folds, are planned in advance so materials, labour and any scaffolding arrive together.
Typical Essex work includes full-house window replacement on Victorian and inter-war stock, weatherboard-friendly heritage profiles in the coastal villages, aluminium bi-folds and roof lanterns on kitchen extensions, and warm-roof conversions on tired conservatories. Every install is FENSA-certified with our 10-year workmanship guarantee.
What we install in Essex
Every service below is delivered directly by our employed team, whether the property is in Grays or Colchester. Click through for the full specification and guarantees.
Windows
Made-to-measure uPVC, aluminium and timber-effect windows fitted to Essex homes with A-rated glazing and FENSA certification.
Bi-fold Doors
Aluminium bi-folds surveyed, structurally checked and installed to open up rear elevations across Essex.
Composite Doors
Secured-by-Design composite front doors sized and colour-matched for Essex street scenes.
Aluminium Windows & Doors
Slimline aluminium systems for Essex extensions, loft conversions and contemporary refurbishments.
Warm Roofs
Tiled warm-roof conversions turning cold, leaky conservatories in Essex into usable year-round rooms.
Skylights
Fixed and opening rooflights installed on Essex flat roofs, kitchen extensions and loft rooms.
uPVC Doors
Cost-effective uPVC back, side, French and patio doors fitted across Essex.
Conservatories
Bespoke conservatories and orangeries built on properly engineered bases across Essex.
Roof Lanterns
Aluminium roof lanterns adding daylight and ceiling height to Essex kitchen-diners.
Why homeowners in Essex choose Swift
Swift Home Improvements Ltd (company 03679915) is a family-run installer founded in 1998, based at 215 London Rd, Stone, Greenhithe DA9 9DQ. We carry £5m Public Liability and £10m Employers' Liability cover, are FENSA registered, and hold a Checkatrade 10/10 average across 279 verified reviews. Every install is backed by our 10-year workmanship guarantee.
Recent installs near Essex
A selection of real Swift installations from across Kent, London, Surrey and the South East. Tap through to browse the full gallery.
Common issues in Essex properties
Essex housing spans Victorian and Edwardian terraces around the older towns, extensive inter-war semi-detached corridors across Thurrock, Basildon and Southend, weatherboard and pargeted cottages in the villages and along the coast, substantial modern estates around Chelmsford, Braintree and the A12 corridor, and coastal bungalows and seaside stock along the estuary. Openings vary wildly and standard sizing is rarely a safe assumption.
Coastal and estuary exposure
Salt-laden wind along the Thames estuary and Essex coast attacks cheap hardware and unprotected steelwork. We specify marine-grade fixings and powder-coated aluminium on exposed elevations.
Ageing 1990s and 2000s glazing
A lot of Essex homes were re-glazed in the 1990s and 2000s. Blown units, discoloured frames and worn hardware are common; modern A-rated glazing gives a step change in thermal performance.
Traffic noise near arterial routes
Streets close to the A13, A127 and M25 approach benefit from acoustic-rated glass. We spec laminated or asymmetric units where noise is a concern.
Weatherboard and heritage constraints
Many Essex villages sit in conservation areas with weatherboarded and pargeted properties. Heritage-profile products and correct planning position are non-negotiable.
From first call to sign-off
- STEP 1
Enquiry
Call, WhatsApp or form, we confirm coverage and book a sales representative visit at a time that suits you.
- STEP 2
Sales representative visit
One of our sales reps comes out first to walk the property, talk through options and finishes and outline indicative pricing. No pressure.
- STEP 3
Surveyor & fixed written quote
Our surveyor then attends separately to measure every opening and check structural detail. You get a fixed written price to compare like-for-like.
- STEP 4
Manufacture & scheduling
Frames are made-to-measure to your survey. We book a firm install date and confirm access details.
- STEP 5
In-house fitting team install & sign-off
Our own employed fitting team carries out the install, tidy site, snagging walkthrough and FENSA certificate issued to your address.
Essex, common questions
Which Essex postcodes do you cover?
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We cover RM, CM, SS, IG and CO postcodes as core Essex territory. If you're unsure whether we cover your address, call 01322 221010 and we'll confirm on the spot.
How quickly can you survey an Essex property?
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Most Essex addresses are within 45–75 minutes of our Greenhithe base via the Dartford Crossing, and survey appointments are usually offered promptly of your call.
How much do windows or a conservatory cost in Essex?
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Every quote is bespoke to the property and specification. You'll receive a fixed written price after a director-led survey, no verbal estimates and no day-of-fit surprises.
Do you charge more for Essex work over the Dartford Crossing?
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No hidden day-of-fit surcharges. Any crossing costs and travel are priced transparently at survey stage.
Can you install in coastal Essex?
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Yes. For estuary and coastal addresses we upgrade to marine-grade fixings and specify hardware and finishes rated for salt exposure.
Do you carry out emergency repairs in Essex?
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We only carry out repairs on windows and doors we originally installed. If Swift fitted your windows or doors we prioritise urgent call-outs inside your 10-year guarantee. We do not attend emergency repairs on installs by other companies.
Are you FENSA registered for Essex installs?
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Yes, every window and external door replacement in Essex is FENSA-certified and Building Regulations compliant.
What guarantees apply to Essex installs?
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One 10-year Swift guarantee covering workmanship, frames and glass (any manufacturer cover included inside those 10 years), plus a FENSA insurance-backed guarantee and £5m Public / £10m Employers' Liability.
Other areas we cover
Get a fixed price for your Essex project in writing
Director-level survey, no pressure, and a written fixed price you can compare like-for-like. We get back to you promptly.
FENSA registered·10-year workmanship guarantee· Essex