ANTHRACITE uPVC CASEMENT WINDOWS | ST OLAVES NR31
WHOLE-HOUSE WINDOW REPLACEMENT IN ANTHRACITE GREY WOODGRAIN
In October 2025 we replaced every window in this detached brick home in St Olaves, NR31, on the Norfolk Broads between Great Yarmouth and Beccles. The 9 old white frames made way for 9 anthracite grey woodgrain uPVC windows in a casement style, white on the inside and A+ rated. The new windows were fitted by our own team and became the base colour for the rest of the work on the house: the red cedar cladding, the oak composite front door and the rear extension, which each have their own case study.
Before: white frames on the front of the house. After: anthracite grey woodgrain uPVC casements (the cedar cladding and front door are separate projects).
Client Brief
The house still had its original white windows. The homeowners were planning a bigger update to the outside of the house and wanted the windows done first, in a colour that would work with timber cladding and a modern front door. They asked for:
- Every window replaced in one visit, front and rear
- A dark anthracite grey outside with a woodgrain finish, not a flat smooth colour
- White on the inside, to keep the rooms light and match the existing decor
- A casement style that suits the shape of the house
- Good thermal performance, with an A+ energy rating
Before: the rear of the house with its original white windows.
Design & Spec
- Windows: 9 uPVC casement windows, whole house
- Colour outside: Anthracite grey woodgrain (grain finish)
- Colour inside: White
- Energy rating: A+ rated (A rated is also available)
- Fitted: October 2025, by our own installation team
- Same job, same finish: 2 uPVC doors in anthracite grain outside and white inside
The anthracite woodgrain gives a darker, textured frame from the street, while the white inside keeps the rooms as they were. The same colour was later picked up by the cladding, the front door and the extension glazing.
After: an anthracite grey woodgrain casement, white on the inside.
Before & After
Before: white frames on the rear elevation. After: anthracite grey casements on the first floor. The rear extension and its glazing were a separate Amber project and are not included in the window price shown below.
Outcome
All 9 windows now share one anthracite grey woodgrain finish, which ties the brick, the new cedar cladding and the oak-effect front door together. Inside, the white frames mean the rooms look as bright as before. Because the windows went in first, the later projects on the house could be matched to them rather than the other way round.
See our uPVC windows and casement windows for colours and styles, our roofline page for fascias and soffits, or see frame colours and woodgrain samples at our Norwich showroom. For a price for your own home, request a free quotation.
After: the rear elevation with the new anthracite casements upstairs.
Project Specification
- Location: St Olaves, Norfolk NR31
- Property: Detached brick family home
- Windows: 9 uPVC casement windows, whole house
- Colour: Anthracite grey woodgrain outside, white inside
- Energy rating: A+ rated
- Fitted: October 2025
- Installed by: Amber’s own installation team
- Guarantee: 20-Year Product Guarantee
- Price example: £7,211 inc VAT for the 9 windows only. The 2 uPVC doors, the composite front door, the cladding, roofline and the rear extension were priced separately and are not included in this figure.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much did the St Olaves windows cost?
The 9 anthracite uPVC casement windows came to £7,211 inc VAT. That figure is for the windows only. It does not include the 2 uPVC doors, the composite front door, the cladding, the roofline or the rear extension. Every home is different, so we give a written quote after a home survey.
What does anthracite grey woodgrain look like?
It is a dark grey frame with a fine wood-grain texture, so it reads as a soft, slightly textured colour rather than a flat smooth finish. On this house it sits well against red brick and timber cladding.
Can uPVC windows be grey outside and white inside?
Yes. Many of our uPVC windows can have a different colour on each side. Here the frames are anthracite grey woodgrain outside and white inside. See our uPVC windows for the colour options.
Are the windows energy efficient?
Yes. The windows on this house are A+ rated. A+ is our standard rating, and A rated windows are also available.
How long does a whole-house window replacement take?
It depends on the number and size of windows and the access, but most whole-house replacements are fitted in a few days. We agree the dates with you before we start.
Who fitted the windows?
Our own installation team fitted all 9 windows. Amber Home Improvements is an independent Norwich-based installer and GGF member, with 30 years’ experience since 1996.
Do you fit windows in St Olaves and the surrounding area?
Yes. We survey and fit across Norfolk, Suffolk and Cambridgeshire, including St Olaves, Haddiscoe, Fritton, Belton, Burgh Castle, Great Yarmouth and Beccles. Visit our Norwich showroom or request a free quotation.
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