What P&P Glass does

P&P Glass (legal entity P & P Glass Limited) is a UK specialist installer and retailer of premium windows, doors, and glazing products, founded in 1981 and headquartered in Guildford, Surrey. The company sells and installs products across five material categories — timber, aluminium, steel replica, wood-effect PVC, and PVC — plus composite doors, with specialist expertise in heritage and conservation-area solutions through a dedicated Timber Windows Listed & Conservation Collection approved by UK planning authorities. Multi-brand supply partnerships with premium manufacturers (Sunflex, Solidor, Aluco, Hambledon, Evolution Windows, John Fredericks Ultimate Collection, The English Door Company) enable the firm to offer a comprehensive product breadth from ultra-slim contemporary aluminium sliders (Sunflex SVG20/SVG30) through to traditional steel-replica windows (as narrow as 20-23mm sightlines), engineered timber sash windows, and PAS24-secured composite and PVC entrance doors.

The business operates through a direct-to-consumer, showroom-led model: five physical showrooms across Surrey and West London (Guildford, Esher, Battersea, Reigate, Teddington) anchor a consultative sales motion where customers meet expert sales staff, view product samples, request quotes, and book site surveys. Installation is provided in-house or via group-aligned installers, and all work is backed by a 10-year installation guarantee (with a 12-year paint and 30-year anti-fungal/insect guarantee on timber products). The company is registered with the Independent Windows Association (IWA) for independent quality validation, holds UK GDPR / Data Protection Act 2018 compliance, and certifies glass balustrade products to BS EN 12600 and BS 6180. Pricing is bespoke and quote-based; no public list prices are disclosed.

P&P Glass operates as a separate legal subsidiary within the Performance Timber Products Group, a conglomerate of companies involved in the manufacture, supply, distribution, and installation of timber windows, doors, and glazing products. Group-level centralized functions (IT, logistics, compliance, finance, customer service) support each entity, with shared personal-data and customer-enquiry workflows across the group. Headcount sits in the 101-250 range, the firm remains privately held with no disclosed institutional investment, IPO activity, or M&A in the source data, and customer base is heavily weighted to SMB/individual residential homeowners in the South East of England, with named case studies including Edwardian and Victorian property retrofits in North and South-West London.

Name

P&P Glass

Legal name

P & P Glass Limited

Website

https://pandpglass.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

P&P Glass is a UK specialist installer and retailer of premium windows, doors, and glass products, serving residential homeowners across Surrey and West London through five showrooms since 1981, with heritage and conservation-area expertise.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Windows and Doors Manufacturing and Installation

NAICS

Glass and Glazing Contractors (23815), Glass and Glazing Contractors (238150), Glass Product Manufacturing Made of Purchased Glass (327215), Wood Window and Door Manufacturing (321911), Glass and Glass Product Manufacturing (32721)

SIC

Glass Products, Made Of Purchased Glass (3231), Retail-Home Furniture, Furnishings & Equipment Stores (5700)

akta.pro primary industry

Custom Window & Door Fabrication & Replacement (HSAPAJAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Windows (IMADAIAC), Interior Doors (IMADAIAB), Architectural & Building Glazing Systems (Curtain Wall/Storefront/Canopies) (IMADAHAB), Glass & Glazing Repair (Single-pane, Insulated Glass Unit replacement) (HSAGAEAD)

Keywords

• Timber windows installation
• Aluminium doors supply
• Heritage window replacement
• Steel replica glazing
• Conservation area windows

Headquarters

HQ city

Guildford

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Window Sales and Installation: P&P Glass sells and installs a comprehensive range of windows including timber, aluminium, steel replica, wood-effect PVC, and standard PVC windows. Products are available in various styles such as casement, sliding sash, and flush designs.
2. Door Sales and Installation: Full range of doors including timber entrance doors, French doors, bi-folding doors, composite doors, aluminium doors, and steel replica doors. Installation services provided alongside product sales.
3. Double Glazed Unit Replacement: Replacement service for failed double glazed units. The company visits homes to take measurements, orders the correct unit type (toughened, solar control, etc.), and installs the replacement.
4. Glass Balustrade Installation: Supply and installation of glass balustrade systems for balconies, decking areas, staircases, and swimming pools, both indoor and outdoor applications.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

P&P Glass supplies, installs, and replaces premium windows, doors, and glazing products across Surrey and West London through five showrooms and in-house installation teams. The product range spans timber, aluminium, steel replica, wood-effect PVC, and standard PVC windows plus matching doors, composite doors, and glass balustrades, with specialist expertise in heritage and conservation-area solutions.

Product overview

P&P Glass is a specialist provider of premium windows, doors, and glazing solutions serving the Surrey and West London region since 1981. The company operates as a unified product portfolio centred on two core product lines—windows and doors—spanning five material categories (Timber, Aluminium, Steel Replica, Wood Effect PVC, and PVC) plus a Composite Doors sub-brand. The product architecture uses a tiered approach: each material category contains multiple sub-brands and product families (e.g., Timber Windows includes Flush Casement, Cottage Casement, Lipped Casement, Sliding Sash, and Listed & Conservation collections; Aluminium Doors includes Sunflex Sliding, Sunflex Bi-Folding, and Evoke French Doors). The company also offers add-on services including Glass Balustrades and Double Glazed Unit Replacement. All products are available through five showrooms across Guildford, Esher, Battersea, Reigate, and Teddington, and installation is backed by guarantees ranging from 10 to 12 years.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Timber Windows Engineered timber windows supplied and installed in Flush Casement, Cottage Casement, Lipped Casement, Sliding Sash, and Listed & Conservation styles. Made from slow-grown, knot-free timber with multi-layer engineered sections to resist warping, available in double and triple glazing for period and contemporary homes.
• Aluminium Windows Slim-profile aluminium windows suitable for contemporary and traditional projects, offering larger glass panes, natural light, and durable, thermally efficient frames, including the Evoke flush casement range.
• Steel Replica Windows Steel-look aluminium windows with ultra-slim sightlines (as narrow as 23mm) replicating period, Georgian, or traditional steel windows, supplied via the Aluco and Hambledon brands.
• Wood Effect PVC Windows Timber-alternative uPVC windows including Evolution Flush Casement, Evolution Stormproof, and Bygone Collection sash windows, providing wood-effect finishes with the low-maintenance benefits of uPVC.
• uPVC Windows uPVC windows in bevelled or ovolo profiles with double or triple glazing, BFRC 'A' energy ratings, and PAS24 security features, including the Genus Flush PVC and Ultimate Collection ranges.
• Timber Doors Range of timber doors including entrance, French, and bi-folding doors made from 100% sustainable timber (Oak, Hardwood, Softwood) with BFRC 'A' energy ratings and U-values as low as 0.9 W/m²K.
• PVC and Timber Alternative Doors uPVC and timber-alternative doors offering low-maintenance, weather-resistant options with woodgrain finishes, combining aesthetic appeal with enhanced strength and security.
• Aluminium Doors Slimline aluminium sliding, bi-folding, and French doors for contemporary homes and commercial spaces, including Sunflex and Evoke ranges with minimalistic frames, expansive glass panels, and excellent thermal performance.
• Steel Replacement Doors Steel-look aluminium doors combining classic steel design with modern aluminium performance, featuring ultra-slim profiles, thermally insulated frames, and multi-point locking systems.
• Solidor Composite Doors Premium composite entrance doors with a solid 48mm hardwood core and high-performance uPVC skins, delivering exceptional strength, security, and thermal efficiency across a wide range of styles and colours.
• Glass Balustrades Modern safety barriers made from toughened or laminated glass, available frameless or with posts and rails, suitable for balconies, decking areas, staircases, and swimming pools, compliant with BS EN 12600 and BS 6180.
• Double Glazed Unit Replacement Service replacing failed double-glazed units without frame replacement, using argon-gas-filled sealed units fitted into existing PVC, aluminium, or timber frames, typically ordered and installed within 2–3 weeks.

Quantifiable outcome

• Energy ratings as low as U-values 0.8 W/m²K (Sunflex bi-fold doors) and 0.9 W/m²K (timber doors)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Performance Timber Products GroupcoreOthersP&P Glass Ltd forms part of the Performance Timber Products Group, a group of companies involved in the manufacture, supply, distribution, and installation of timber windows, doors, and glazing products. Companies within the group operate as separate legal entities but may work together to provide products and services to customers. Personal data may be shared between group companies for enquiries, quotations, manufacturing, delivery, installation, and after-sales services.
• Independent Windows Association (IWA)minorOthersP&P Glass is a registered installer with the IWA, having been independently assessed to guarantee high-quality, dependable service. This registration provides customers with confidence in the company's installation quality.
• SolidorcoreTechnology or IntegrationSolidor composite doors are featured as premium entrance solutions. They are constructed with a solid timber core and high-performance uPVC skins, offering superior durability and thermal efficiency. P&P Glass offers the full Solidor range including various styles, colours, and hardware options.
• AlucocoreTechnology or IntegrationAluco Elite doors are premium aluminium doors with ultra-slim steel-look profiles. P&P Glass offers Aluco Steel Replica Doors and Aluco Internal Steel Replica Doors featuring sightlines as narrow as 20mm.
• SunflexcoreTechnology or IntegrationSunflex is a key partner for aluminium sliding and bi-folding doors. P&P Glass offers the Sunflex SVG20 and SVG30 sliding doors with 20mm and 30mm sightlines, and SF75eco bi-fold doors with U-values as low as 0.8 W/m²K.
• Evolution WindowscoreTechnology or IntegrationEvolution Windows offers premium timber-alternative PVC windows including Flush Casement and Stormproof styles. P&P Glass offers Evolution products as part of their wood-effect PVC range.
• John Fredericks (The Ultimate Collection)coreTechnology or IntegrationJohn Fredericks provides the Ultimate Collection of PVC entrance doors and windows. P&P Glass offers these products as part of their PVC range with PAS24 security features and BFRC 'A' energy ratings.
• The English Door CompanycoreTechnology or IntegrationThe English Door Company specializes in timber-alternative entrance doors. P&P Glass offers their doors which combine classic design with modern performance, made to order in the UK with extensive design choices including 200+ RAL colours.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Bereco Windows & Doors: UK manufacturer and supplier of timber windows and doors targeting heritage, listed-building, and eco-conscious customers. Highly comparable in heritage specialism and engineered-timber product positioning.
• Zenith Staybrite: UK regional window, door, and conservatory installer with showrooms in the South East. Closely comparable in product range, showroom-led GTM, and South East geography, making it a direct mid-market competitor to P&P Glass.
• The Conservation Glazing Company: UK specialist in slim-profile double glazing and single-glazed units for listed and conservation properties. Closely comparable in heritage/listed-building niche but with a slimmer product range than P&P Glass.
• Roseview Windows: UK manufacturer of uPVC sash windows including heritage/listed collections (Ultimate Rose, Charisma Rose, Heritage Rose). Comparable in vertical-slider and heritage sash window positioning, with overlap in conservation/listed-building specification.
• Clearview Home Improvements: South East England installer of windows, doors, conservatories, and orangeries. Comparable scale, similar product mix (uPVC, aluminium, timber-look), and overlapping geography, making it a directly competing regional peer.

Broad incumbents

• Anglian Home Improvements: One of the UK's largest home improvement companies, manufacturing and installing windows, doors, conservatories, and roofline products. Comparable in residential window/door installation but covers all of the UK with a much larger direct-sales and digital funnel.
• Safestyle UK: UK volume installer of uPVC windows and doors focused on the affordable end of the replacement market. Comparable product line (mainly uPVC windows/doors) but very different positioning: price-led, D2C, and national vs P&P Glass's premium showroom-led regional model.
• Everest Home Improvements: UK national home improvements group selling windows, doors, and conservatories through a direct-sales model. Comparable in core product categories (uPVC, aluminium, composite windows and doors) but operates at far greater scale and with a national field-sales footprint rather than showroom-led.

Emerging players

• Origin (Origin Global): UK manufacturer of premium aluminium windows, doors (bi-folding, sliding), and internal screens sold through a partner installer network. Comparable in aluminium door/window premium positioning and partner-channel GTM.
• IDSystems (ID Slide): UK specialist supplier of aluminium sliding doors, bifolds, and internal glazing installed by trade partners. Comparable in aluminium glazing premium positioning and South East installer customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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