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Trade Window & Door Lead Times

What actually affects how long your order takes, and how to get a firm delivery estimate before you commit — rather than a generic number that doesn't hold up.

Real Published Figures Where We Have ThemHonest About What VariesFirm Dates on Request
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Lead times in the window and door trade move with manufacturer stock, colour choice and the time of year — so rather than quote one number for everything, here's what we can tell you now and how to get a firm date for your specific order.

Typical lead times by range

RangeTypical lead time
Aluminium windows, doors & bifolds14 working days, subject to stock
UPVC windows & doorsVaries by style & finish — ask in branch for a firm date
Composite doorsAsk in branch for current stock and lead times on your chosen design
Glass & glazing / glass balustradesMade to measure — ask in branch for current lead times
SupaLite conservatory roofsStarts with a site survey and tailored design — ask in branch to arrange one
Roof lanterns, roller garage doors, carports & canopiesAsk in branch for current lead times on your chosen size/configuration

Aluminium figure as published on our aluminium windows, doors and bifolds pages. Everything else genuinely varies too much to quote a single figure honestly — we'd rather tell you that than guess.

What affects your lead time

  • Colour — standard range colours (see our aluminium colours guide) move faster than non-standard RAL or bespoke dual-colour finishes.
  • Glazing specification — triple glazing, specialist or acoustic glass, and made-to-measure units all add time versus standard double glazing.
  • Bespoke sizes — anything outside a system's standard sash/panel limits (see our bifold sizes guide for an example) needs checking against manufacturer capability first.
  • Order volume and time of year — trade demand isn't flat throughout the year, and manufacturer allocation windows move accordingly.

How to get a firm lead time

  1. Give us your spec

    Sizes, system, colour and glazing — call 01745 338882, email info@coastalnw.co.uk, or use our enquiry form.

  2. We check current stock

    We check current manufacturer stock and allocation for your exact specification, not a generic estimate.

  3. You get a firm date

    You get a real delivery estimate before you commit to the order.

We don't quote a fixed number of weeks for every range on this page because it genuinely varies with demand and manufacturer allocation at the time you order — call ahead for an accurate, current lead time on your specific order.

Frequently asked questions

How long will my order take?

It depends on the system, colour and glazing spec — call ahead on 01745 338882 or email info@coastalnw.co.uk for a current estimate specific to your order.

Do bespoke colours take longer?

Typically yes — standard range colours (Naturals, Sensations, Cotswold, Alchemy, Creations on aluminium; standard woodgrain foils on UPVC) are quicker to source than non-standard RAL or bespoke finishes, which are ordered specially.

Can I get a rush order?

It's always worth asking — it depends on manufacturer stock at the time you order. Call the trade counter and we'll tell you honestly whether it's possible for your spec.

Get a firm lead time for your order

Send us your spec and we’ll check current stock and give you a real delivery estimate.