MAJOR GLASS AND GLAZING LTD.

What MAJOR GLASS AND GLAZING LTD. does

Major Glass & Glazing Ltd. is a family-run glazing specialist founded in 2014 and headquartered at Elms Farm, Bulphan, Upminster, Essex (RM14 3TS). The company supplies and installs UPVC windows, entrance doors (composite, UPVC, timber alternative, aluminium), bi-folding, French and sliding patio doors, conservatories in Victorian, Edwardian, Lean-To, Gable, P-Shaped and T-Shaped styles, Korniche lantern roofs, Supalite lightweight tiled roofs, bespoke porches and garden rooms, alongside commercial glazing services covering curtain walling, glass balustrades, partitioning, mirrors, shop front glazing, and 24/7 emergency glazing. It serves three customer segments — residential homeowners, commercial and public-sector clients (hotels, libraries, government buildings), and trade customers — across Essex and the surrounding South East of England. The firm is privately held, Fensa-registered and VAT-registered, with no external investors, parent company, or public funding history.

The technical offering is anchored on Kommerling German UPVC profiles delivering Energy A-rated windows at a 1.2 U-value (versus 2.8–3.0 for older double glazing), complemented by Korniche roof lantern configurations, JHAI- and insurance-approved Supalite roofs weighing 46kg/m², and Door Stop / Solidor composite door platforms with online design tools. All products are manufactured locally in the UK, enabling flexible scheduling and rapid parts availability, and the company maintains 8+ year staff tenure with 65 years of collective glazing experience led by owner-Director Barry Major.

The business operates a direct-to-consumer and direct-to-commercial sales motion with quote-based, project-tier pricing, free quotations, and a website-driven callback lead funnel. Revenue streams combine one-time supply-and-installation contracts, repair/maintenance and emergency call-out services, and architectural consultancy engagements. Distribution is wholly direct (no third-party retail or dealer channels), supported by a Checkatrade reputation of 4.9/5.0 and active presence on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and X. No revenue figures are publicly disclosed, the company is founder-owned, and no funding rounds, M&A activity, or institutional investors are recorded.

Name

MAJOR GLASS AND GLAZING LTD.

Legal name

Major Glass & Glazing

Website

https://majorglass.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Major Glass & Glazing is a family-run Essex-based specialist that supplies and installs UPVC windows, doors, conservatories, porches, tiled and lantern roofs, and commercial glazing for residential, commercial, and trade customers across the South East of England.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Glazing & Window Installation Services

NAICS

Glass and Glazing Contractors (23815), Roofing Contractors (238160)

SIC

Glass Products, Made Of Purchased Glass (3231)

akta.pro primary industry

Architectural Glazing & Fenestration (Curtain Wall, Windows, Storefronts, Skylights) (IMAFAMAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Glass & Glazing Repair (Single-pane, Insulated Glass Unit replacement) (HSAGAEAD), Skylights, Roof Windows & Daylighting (IMADAFAL), Interior Glazing & Glass Partitions (IMAFANAK)

Keywords

• UPVC window installation
• Door installation services
• Conservatory construction
• Commercial glazing services
• Emergency glazing repair

Headquarters

HQ city

Upminster

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Supply and Installation: One-time product sales and professional installation of windows, doors, conservatories, porches, garden rooms, and glazing solutions. Combines supply of materials with installation services for residential and commercial customers.
2. Repair and Maintenance Services: Glazing repair services including window repair, hinge and parts replacement, cat flap installation, misted double glazing repair, and emergency glazing call-outs.
3. Consultancy Services: Consultancy services offered to architects and commercial clients during planning phases, providing expertise on glazing finishes and product selection.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Major Glass & Glazing is a family-run glazing specialist that supplies and installs UPVC windows, doors, conservatories, lantern roofs, porches, garden rooms, Supalite tiled roofs, and commercial glazing solutions across Essex and South East England. The company also provides glazing repair services and 24/7 emergency glazing call-outs, complemented by free project-based quotations.

Product overview

Major Glass & Glazing is a family-run glazing company with 65 years of collective industry experience, serving residential, commercial, and trade customers in Essex and the South East. The company operates as a single unified service offering rather than a modular platform, providing end-to-end supply and installation of UPVC windows, entrance doors (composite, UPVC, timber alternative, aluminium), bi-folding doors, French doors, and sliding patio doors. The product portfolio extends to conservatories (Victorian, Edwardian, Lean-To, Gable, P-Shaped, T-Shaped styles), lantern roofs (Korniche brand), bespoke porches, garden rooms, and Supalite tiled roofs for conservatories and porches. Commercial services include glass balustrades, shop front glazing, mirrors, and emergency glazing. All products are manufactured locally in the UK with a 10-year quality guarantee on installations, backed by Fensa registration and insurance-backed guarantees.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• UPVC Windows Supply and installation of UPVC windows using the Kommerling profile system, featuring Energy A rating with a U-value of 1.2 for improved insulation and energy efficiency. Targeted at residential homeowners and commercial clients across Essex and the South East.
• Entrance Doors Range of entrance doors available in composite, UPVC, timber alternative, and aluminium materials with various finishes and configurations. Targeted at residential homeowners seeking bespoke entrance door solutions.
• Bi-Folding Doors Aluminium or timber bi-folding doors with a concertina-style folding mechanism, offering thermal performance, security features, and seamless indoor-outdoor connectivity for residential and light commercial customers.
• French Doors Elegant French doors with classic design and generous glass panels allowing natural light, suitable for rear and garden access in residential properties.
• Sliding Patio Doors Space-saving sliding patio doors crafted from aluminium or UPVC, offering durability, energy efficiency, and modern minimalist design for residential customers.
• Window Glazing Services Comprehensive glazing services including window repair and replacement, hinge and parts replacement, cat flap installation, misted double glazing repair, and emergency glazing. Targeted at residential and commercial customers needing repair or replacement of single and double glazed units.
• Bespoke Porches Custom-designed porches for new installations or refurbishment of existing structures, combining modern materials with traditional craftsmanship. Backed by a 10-year quality guarantee for residential customers.
• Conservatories Conservatories available in Victorian, Edwardian, Lean-To, Gable, P-Shaped, and T-Shaped styles with options for glass, tiled, or solid roofing solutions, targeted at residential homeowners seeking home extensions.
• Lantern Roofs Korniche lantern roofs offering contemporary roof lantern designs for conservatories and extensions, available through a configuration tool for custom designs targeted at residential customers.
• Garden Rooms Bespoke insulated garden buildings suitable for home offices, man caves, gyms, and studios, featuring customisable layouts and designs targeted at residential homeowners.
• Supalite Tiled Roofs

Quantifiable outcome

• Energy A rated windows achieve U-value of 1.2, compared to older double-glazed windows at 2.8-3.0 U-value — 60% improvement in thermal efficiency
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• KommerlingcoreTechnology or IntegrationGerman manufacturer of UPVC window profiles, regarded as one of the best on the market. Major Glass installs Kommerling profile for windows and doors, providing customers with energy-efficient, A-rated products.
• FensacoreTechnology or IntegrationFenestration Self-Assessment Scheme. Major Glass is a registered installer with Fensa, automatically offering customers insurance-backed guarantees through Fensa registration. Company is also VAT registered.
• SupalitecoreTechnology or IntegrationManufacturer of lightweight tiled roof systems for conservatories and porches. Supalite roofs transform glazed extensions into year-round usable spaces with superior insulation. Insurance approved and building regulation compliant.
• KornichecoreTechnology or IntegrationPremium roof lantern manufacturer. Major Glass installs Korniche lantern roofs and directs customers to their roof lantern configurator tool for custom designs.
• Made in BritainminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBritish manufacturing certification that Major Glass aligns with, emphasizing their commitment to locally manufactured products.
• Door Stop & SolidorcoreTechnology or IntegrationDoor manufacturers offering extensive door ranges including composite, UPVC, timber alternative, and aluminium options. Major Glass partners with them to offer customers door design tools and premium door products.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Anglian Home Improvements: Long-established UK national home improvements provider covering windows, doors, conservatories, and glazing repairs. Same product categories and direct-sales/quote-based model, but with a national branch network, in-house manufacturing, and broad marketing reach.
• Everest Limited: One of the largest UK home-improvement incumbents for windows, doors, and conservatories. Comparable product set and direct-to-consumer sales motion, but national scale, TV-led marketing, and bundled finance offers put it firmly in the broad-incumbent category versus Major Glass's regional specialist positioning.

Others

• Pilkington United Kingdom: Major UK manufacturer of flat glass and IGUs supplying the fenestration market Major Glass serves. Comparable because Pilkington's IGU and double-glazing products are upstream inputs to the windows and conservatory roofs Major Glass installs.
• Saint-Gobain Glass UK: UK arm of the global glass manufacturer supplying architectural and glazing products used across the construction industry. Comparable as an upstream glass/IGU supplier feeding Major Glass's installations and as a benchmark for energy-efficiency product positioning.
• Kommerling (Profine GmbH): German manufacturer of UPVC window profiles that Major Glass explicitly names as its profile supplier. Comparable as a key supply-chain partner — also illustrative of the category positioning Major Glass borrows (premium German-engineered profiles) in its marketing.

Regional players

• CR Smith: Scottish-focused window, door, and conservatory manufacturer-installer with its own manufacturing capability and direct sales motion. Comparable in vertical integration and product breadth but operates primarily in Scotland rather than the South East England market Major Glass serves.

Direct peers

• Safestyle UK: UK-listed (formerly) national window and door installer selling directly to homeowners with a quote-based model. Highly comparable in core product (UPVC windows, doors) and go-to-market motion, but operates nationally versus Major Glass's Essex/South East focus.
• Victorian Sliders: UK specialist in sash windows and related glazing products serving both trade and retail channels. Comparable product specialism and installer relationships, though it leans more toward heritage/sash windows than the broader conservatory/door mix at Major Glass.
• Zenith Stayglaze: UK regional double-glazing, windows, doors, and conservatory installer with a similar homeowner-focused, quote-based, direct-to-consumer model. Closely comparable in scale and product scope, making it a like-for-like regional competitor.
• TradeMark Windows & Doors: UK regional fabricator-installer of UPVC windows, doors, and conservatories with a similar trade-and-retail customer mix. Closely comparable in product scope, target segments, and use of Kommerling-style UPVC profile systems for residential projects.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/MajorGlass
• Facebookfacebook.com/majorglass
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/major-glass-and-glazing-ltd-
• Instagraminstagram.com/majorglassandglazing

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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