FENSA Registered·Checkatrade 10/10 (279 reviews)·£5m Public Liability sales@swiftltd.co.uk·01322 221010 Swift Home ImprovementsAboutServicesAll services→ WindowsBi-fold DoorsComposite DoorsAluminiumWarm RoofsSkylightsuPVC DoorsConservatoriesRoof LanternsOrangeriesTimber WindowsSecondary GlazingFire Doors AreasAll areas→ LondonKentSurreyEssexGreenhitheDartfordBromleyBeckenhamChislehurstSevenoaks Our WorkReviewsContact01322 221010Request Free Quote - Home - Areas - Essex Service area · Essex # 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. Request free quote 01322 221010 FENSA registered · Checkatrade 10/10 (279 reviews) · 10-year workmanship guarantee Since 1998 Family-run installer FENSA Registered installer 10/10 Checkatrade · 279 reviews 10 years Workmanship guarantee £10m Employers' Liability Local coverage ## 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 guarantee. Response time typically within 45–75 minutes of our Greenhithe base via the Dartford Crossing Postcodes RM · CM · SS · IG · CO Property types Period, inter-war, post-war & modern stock across Essex Services ## 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 us ## Why homeowners in Essex choose Swift Since 1998 family-run installer 10/10 Checkatrade · 279 reviews £5m / £10m Public & Employers' Liability 10 years workmanship guarantee 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. Our work ## 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. New white uPVC bay and casement windows with Georgian glazing bars fitted to a red-brick Kent home Close-up of a white uPVC sliding sash window with Georgian glazing bars and brass fitch fasteners in a red-brick wall Two-storey white uPVC bay windows with leaded glazing fitted to a mock-Tudor semi-detached home Close-up of a white uPVC bay window with slim top-opening vents in a painted render period bay White uPVC bay window and matching dormer window with Georgian glazing bars on a yellow-brick detached house Anthracite grey uPVC casement windows installed on a mock-Tudor brick and render family home Anthracite grey composite front door with side glazed panel under a newly clad gable porch roofline on a brick home White uPVC conservatory exterior with new tiled roof and lead flashing joining a red-brick house Bright conservatory interior with white uPVC casement windows, top-opening vents and a rooflight overlooking the garden White uPVC French patio doors and casement windows on a white rendered rear extension with a sandstone patio dining area, a Swift Home Improvements project White uPVC conservatory windows and French doors alongside new casement windows on a red-brick detached home with a tiled conservatory roof and lead flashing Modern white rendered home in Kent with black aluminium bi-fold doors and full-height Crittall-style windows at dusk See all recent work Local factors ## 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. Our process ## 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. FAQ ## Essex, common questions ### Which Essex postcodes do you cover? +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? +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? +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? +No hidden day-of-fit surcharges. Any crossing costs and travel are priced transparently at survey stage. ### Can you install in coastal Essex? +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? +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? +Yes, every window and external door replacement in Essex is FENSA-certified and Building Regulations compliant. ### What guarantees apply to Essex installs? +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. Nearby ## Other areas we cover Dartford Greenhithe Kent London View all areas Explore our full services list, browse recent installs, read verified reviews, or return to the homepage. Next step ## 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. Request free quote 01322 221010 FENSA registered·10-year workmanship guarantee· Essex Family-run installers of bespoke windows, doors and conservatories. Serving London, Kent, Surrey & the South East since 1998. - Checkatrade 10/10 CompanyAbout - Our Work - Showroom - Trade Enquiries - Reviews - Contact Services - Windows - Composite Doors - Bi-fold Doors - Aluminium - Conservatories - Warm Roofs - Skylights & Lanterns - Orangeries - Timber Windows - Secondary Glazing - Fire Doors Get In Touch - 215 London Rd, Stone,Greenhithe DA9 9DQ - 01322 221010 - sales@swiftltd.co.ukMon–Fri · 9am–5pm Sat · By appointment © 2026 Swift Home Improvements Ltd · Company No. 03679915 · FENSA Registered Privacy Policy·Terms & Conditions·£5m Public Liability·£10m Employers' Liability CallRequest Free Quote