Advice guide
How to prepare your home for window and door installation
Simple preparation can make fitting day smoother, safer, and cleaner for replacement windows, doors, bifolds, and glazing projects.
Clear access around every opening
Move furniture, ornaments, curtains, blinds, and fragile items away from the windows or doors being replaced. Clear internal and external access helps installers work safely and protects the finish around each opening.
Plan parking, power, and practical details
Installers may need room for vans, materials, waste, ladders, and cutting equipment. Tell the team about restricted parking, gates, alarms, pets, children, working hours, or rooms that need to stay usable.
Expect some disruption, but keep it organised
Replacement work can involve dust, noise, old frame removal, and short periods where rooms are open to the weather. Good sequencing and preparation help keep the job controlled from first frame to final clean down.
Quick checklist
What to confirm before you order.
Every property and opening is different, so use this as a starting point before a measured survey and final specification.
- Remove blinds, curtains, ornaments, and nearby furniture where possible
- Confirm parking, access, working hours, and any alarm contacts
- Protect valuables and clear a route for glass and frames
- Keep pets and children away from active work areas
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