Retrofit Double Glazing Selwyn
Upgrade your existing aluminium or timber windows without full replacement. GlacierLite is based in Lincoln and helps homeowners across Selwyn reduce condensation, improve warmth, and make homes quieter.
Free site assessment across Lincoln, Rolleston, Prebbleton, Springston, Tai Tapu & wider Selwyn.
A Local Selwyn Team, Based in Lincoln
Cold Canterbury winters, condensation, and road noise affect homes across Lincoln, Rolleston, Prebbleton, Springston, and Tai Tapu — in newer subdivisions and established properties alike. Retrofit double glazing lets you keep your existing joinery while fixing the parts that actually cause discomfort: single-pane glass. GlacierLite assesses your frames honestly before recommending retrofit, so you know it’s the right option for your home before you commit.
Retrofit Double Glazing Cost for Selwyn Homes
Pricing depends on window size, frame condition, glass specification, and site access. As a general guide for Selwyn homes:
- Aluminium retrofit: $400–$850 per window
- Timber retrofit: $800–$1,200 per window
- Whole-home retrofit: commonly $5,000–$25,000+
For a full regional cost breakdown, see our double glazing cost guide.
Is Your Selwyn Home a Good Candidate for Retrofit?
Retrofit keeps your existing frame and replaces the glass with an insulated double-glazed unit. It works well for many Selwyn properties where the joinery is still sound, but it isn’t always the right fit.
Good candidates
- Existing aluminium frames in solid condition
- Sound timber windows
- Homes with condensation or cold rooms
- Character homes where keeping original joinery matters
May need replacement instead
- Rotten or badly warped timber
- Frames out of square or damaged
- Windows too shallow for the right glass unit
- Projects needing a full weather-tightness upgrade
Retrofit Options for Aluminium and Timber Windows
Aluminium Windows
Many aluminium windows can be retrofitted if the frames are still strong and suitable, improving warmth and condensation control without replacing the entire window system.
Timber Windows
Sound timber windows can often be upgraded while preserving the original character of the home. We check timber condition carefully before recommending retrofit.
Read our full aluminium vs timber retrofit comparison.
What Selwyn & Canterbury Homeowners Say
Highly Recommend. Fantastic service from Ryan and Sammy who are very friendly and knowledgeable. A real asset to Lincoln and the wider Selwyn area.
Very happy with the retrofit job. Good communication before the job starts. Ryan and the team were easy to deal with, showed up on time, and did a really clean job. The house is warmer and much quieter.
From the initial consultation, they were knowledgeable, honest, and easy to deal with… We noticed the difference almost immediately. The house feels warmer, and much more comfortable overall.
How The Retrofit Process Works
Free Assessment & Measure
We inspect your existing windows, check frame condition, and discuss the right glass options.
Quote & Glass Manufacture
You receive a clear quote. Once approved, your double glazed units are made to size.
Installation
We install the new units into suitable existing frames and complete seal checks and finishing.
Serving Lincoln and Wider Selwyn
GlacierLite is based in Lincoln and regularly works across the Selwyn district, including:
LincolnRollestonPrebbletonSpringstonTai TapuLeestonWest MeltonDarfieldKirweeBurnhamTempletonWider Selwyn District
Also servicing wider Christchurch and Waimakariri — see our Christchurch retrofit double glazing page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to Upgrade Your Windows?
Not sure whether retrofit or replacement is right for your Selwyn home? GlacierLite can inspect your existing frames and recommend the best option, or you can contact us directly.