Accidents happen, and sometimes windows get broken. And that will lead to you wanting to replace just the glass in your window, rather than the whole frame. Also, as windows get older they can mist up on the inside, which means that the unit has ‘blown’ - so you’ll also need to replace the glass. But how much is it to replace the glass in a window? Luckily, if the frame of your window is in good condition, there’s no need to replace it, and this will reduce the cost. For an installer to fit a new pane of glass in a single glazed window, the average cost is £100, while a replacement double glazed sealed unit will cost an average of £110. Of course, as this is an average, if your window is very large you may spend more, and if your window is very small the price may be less. That's why it’s important to get a range of quotes so you can compare costs and get the best price. If you’re good at DIY, you may feel confident enough to have a go at replacing the glass in your window yourself. In that case, the cost of sealed unit and any other materials you need will cost an average of £57. It’s a significant saving, and if you think you can do it, then give it a try. However, if you’re in any way unsure, it’s best to leave it to the professionals. A window installer will be able to replace the glass in your window in less than an hour. Even though it costs more for a professional to do it, if you get it wrong and have to start over it will cost you more in the long run.
Faringdon
Faringdon is a historical market town in the Vale of White Horse, Oxfordshire, England. Within the historical limits of Berkshire, it is 18 miles (29 kilometres) south-west of Oxford, 10 miles (16 km) north-west of Wantage and 12 miles (19 kilometres) east-north-east of Swindon. It is a large parish, its lowest parts reaching the River Thames in the north as well as its highest ground reaching the Ridgeway in the south. Faringdon was the western community in Berkshire up until the 1974 boundary modifications transferred it to Oxfordshire. The civil church is formally Great Faringdon to identify it from Little Faringdon in West Oxfordshire. The 2011 Census gave a population of 7,121. On 1 February 2004, Faringdon was provided Fairtrade Town status, as the very first Fairtrade Town in South East England. It is the base for Faringdon Enterprise Gateway, which helps and recommends organisations in country west Oxfordshire.