Timber casements and box sash windows are available for Oxted homes where original character or planning requirements make them appropriate. They cost more than the comparable uPVC options and need regular painting. Where the property is unrestricted, compare those costs and upkeep before choosing timber.
For an Oxted casement opening at 1000 x 1200mm, timber flush is £2,000 to £3,800 supplied and fitted including VAT. Where the property is unrestricted and the design suits it, uPVC flush on the same size basis is £1,100 to £1,950 including VAT, while aluminium flush is £1,485 to £2,395 including VAT. Those alternatives deserve a proper comparison before paying for timber across a later Oxted house.
For a sash opening, the comparison changes. A timber box sash at 900 x 1800mm is £2,650 to £3,800 supplied and fitted including VAT. A white uPVC vertical sliding sash at the same size is £1,505 to £2,190 including VAT, making it a much lower-cost option for a suitable unrestricted Oxted property. Aluminium heritage sash is a premium product and should not be offered as the cheaper timber alternative.
Painted timber needs repainting every five to eight years, sooner on exposed elevations. For an Oxted house with high windows or awkward garden access, the practical cost of reaching the frames matters as well as the finish itself. A homeowner who wants less regular exterior work should consider the approved alternatives before choosing timber purely for its appearance.
In Old Oxted, Station Road West or another conservation area, confirm the exact address, listing and any applicable Article 4 direction with Tandridge. Conservation designation alone does not mean timber is automatically required for every house, and the direction's wording matters. Where permission does require timber, that requirement should guide the quotation. A tall heritage or conservation sash with slim units and true bars at 1100 x 2400mm is £4,700 to £7,900 supplied and fitted including VAT. Send close photographs of existing bars and joints as well as the full Oxted frontage so the survey can distinguish important original detail from later alterations.