Window Replacement for Edinburgh Landlords

EPC C-Ready · Multi-Property Pricing · From £1,295 per window

Edinburgh landlords face two pressures on windows: the proposed Scottish Government EPC C minimum for private rentals (consultation stage, expected 2028 deadline), and the practical need to keep tenants warm enough to renew. Heatscape gives landlords a clear repair-or-replace scope per property, multi-property pricing, factor and tenant liaison, and EPC modelling so you know which window upgrade actually moves your rating.

The EPC C question

The Scottish Government's planned minimum EPC rating C for private rentals is expected to take effect from 2028, with a longer phase-in for protected listed buildings. Windows alone rarely move an EPC rating one band, but combined with loft insulation, room-in-roof insulation and an efficient heating control upgrade, the cumulative effect typically moves a typical Victorian tenement from E to C. We model the EPC impact of each measure before you spend.

Repair-first surveys for landlords

We always quote repair as the first option on every window because repair is faster (one visit vs 6-8 week lead time on replacement), cheaper (40-60% less), and keeps the tenancy stable (one day on site vs two-three days per window for replacement). Our landlord scopes typically combine targeted sash cord renewal, brush-pile draught-proofing across all sashes, and slim-line glazing on the worst-performing 2-4 windows per flat.

Multi-property pricing

Landlords with 3+ flats get 10-15% off published per-flat pricing, fixed annual call-out rates for emergency window repair, and consolidated quarterly billing. We carry £5m public liability and full landlord registration paperwork; surveys are scheduled around tenancies, with 48-hour written notice to tenants under the Private Housing (Tenancies) (Scotland) Act 2016.

Tenant and factor liaison

We deal with tenants directly: 48-hour written notice, scheduled appointment, end-of-day clean. We also handle the property factor on tenement common-stair work, including factor consent paperwork for any work that touches the common stair window or close door. You sign off the scope; we handle the logistics.

EPC modelling and ROI

Before any scope over £4,000, we model the EPC rating impact of each measure: slim-line glazing on principal elevations typically moves SAP score 3-5 points; full secondary glazing 4-6 points; combined with loft top-up insulation, 8-12 points — enough to move a band E flat to band C in most cases. Modelling included free in any landlord scope.

Lead routing into our commercial CRM

Landlord enquiries route into our commercial pipeline with audience tag commercial, so you get a dedicated landlord account manager rather than a residential customer service queue. Response within one business hour for portfolio enquiries.

Frequently asked questions

Will I have to upgrade rental windows by 2028?
If the Scottish Government proceeds with the planned EPC C minimum, yes — but windows alone rarely move an EPC band. Combined with loft insulation and heating controls, a typical Victorian tenement moves from E to C. We model the impact before you spend.
Do landlord scopes get discounts?
Yes — 10-15% off published per-flat pricing for landlords with 3+ properties, plus fixed annual call-out rates for emergency window repair and consolidated quarterly billing.
Will you deal with my tenants directly?
Yes — 48-hour written notice under the Private Housing (Tenancies) (Scotland) Act 2016, scheduled appointment, full carpet protection and end-of-day clean. Tenant satisfaction surveys returned to you with each completion.
Do you handle property factor consent?
Yes — for any work touching the common stair window, close door or common cill, we draft the factor consent application and follow up until decision. Included in the project price.
Can sash window repair improve my EPC rating?
Brush-pile draught-proofing alone typically adds 1-2 SAP points. Slim-line double glazing on principal elevations adds 3-5 points. Combined with loft and heating measures, the cumulative effect can move a flat from band E to band C.
What insurance and registration do you carry?
£5m public liability, £2m employer's liability, full PRT landlord-work compliance, CSCS-carded joiners, and a 10-year workmanship guarantee transferable to incoming landlords on property sale.

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