Kew’s grand homes were built with generous windows to capture light through the trees, and many of those windows are now tired, leaky and hard to operate. We provide window replacement in Kew for period mansions, interwar houses, modern family homes, apartments and shops around the Junction, removing failed frames and installing replacements made for each existing opening. Our team also handles glazing, caulking and door work.
Sloping blocks are common in Kew, which means some windows sit high above the ground on one side of the house. We plan safe access for those openings before the day, so removal and installation go smoothly.
We also work in newer homes and apartments where early double glazing has failed, replacing fogged units and worn frames.
In short: Hustle Installations is a Melbourne window and door team that replaces old and damaged windows in Kew homes, apartments and businesses. Price depends mainly on window size, frame material, glass, access and heritage detailing. We aim to respond within one business day and offer a free measure and quote.
Kew is home to Victorian and Edwardian mansions, interwar residences, modern family homes and a growing number of apartments, many set on large, leafy and sometimes steep blocks near Studley Park and the Yarra River. The older houses typically have large timber windows, bay windows and decorative glass that have been weathering for decades. Under heavy tree cover, those frames stay damp, gather leaf litter and slowly rot, while cold winters expose every gap around worn sashes. In newer homes, early double-glazed units can lose their seal and turn cloudy.
We assess every window and the wall around it, then explain clearly which windows need replacing and why. For period homes, we recommend timber or heritage-style frames that keep the original proportions. For newer homes and apartments, we suggest modern frames with double or low-E glazing. Every project comes with a fixed quote, a realistic timeline and a tidy finish. Learn more about our window replacement services in Melbourne.
Kew’s leafy, hilly setting and period homes create a handful of window issues we see often:
Leaf debris and blocked drainage. Leaves and twigs collect on sills and in the drainage channels of aluminium windows, holding water against the frame. Over time that leads to rot in timber and leaks around older aluminium units.
Sloping blocks and high windows. On steep sites, windows on the lower side of the house can sit well above ground level. We plan safe access with suitable platforms or work from inside to replace them securely.
Heritage overlays. Parts of Kew are covered by City of Boroondara heritage overlays, so street-facing replacements may need to match original designs, and a planning permit may be required. We can provide product details to support your application.
Cold winters. Large single-glazed windows in shaded rooms lose heat quickly. Double-glazed replacements with good seals keep homes warmer and more comfortable.
Each Kew replacement is tailored to the home, the site and the windows coming out, and can include:
As a general guide, replacing a standard window with aluminium in Kew costs around $700 to $1,800. Double-glazed replacements typically run $1,200 to $3,000, and timber or heritage-style windows for period homes usually cost $1,500 to $4,000 or more. Factors that affect your price:
Would you like an exact price? We will measure your Kew home for free and send a written quote.
On Kew’s larger, sloping blocks, preparation makes all the difference. During the first visit we check ground levels, access paths and any trees close to the windows, then plan how each frame will come out and go in safely. On the day, we protect floors, gardens and paving, and work through the house one opening at a time.
The four stages of every replacement are:
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Kew (VIC 3101) sits in the City of Boroondara, about 5 km east of the Melbourne CBD. We replace windows in homes and apartments around Kew Junction and the High Street shops, in the leafy streets near Studley Park and Yarra Bend Park, and on the sloping blocks that run down towards the Yarra River.
Our team travels from Bayswater North, usually around 35 to 40 minutes depending on traffic, and we also cover Kew East, Ivanhoe, Abbotsford, Hawthorn and Balwyn. If your home sits within a Boroondara heritage overlay, it is worth confirming requirements with council before replacing street-facing windows, and we can provide frame details to help.
Not every Kew window problem is about age. Many homes renovated in the 1990s and 2000s have early double-glazed units whose seals have broken down, leaving permanent fog between the panes that cannot be cleaned. Large west- and north-facing windows in family rooms can also let in enough sun to fade floors, rugs and furniture. And where extensions have been added over several decades, window styles often clash, making a substantial home look disjointed from the garden or street.
We replace failed double-glazed units or entire frames where the seals and hardware have reached the end of their life. For sun-exposed rooms, we recommend low-E glass that reduces heat and glare. Where styles clash, we help you choose replacements that bring the house together visually. Every job is carried out by experienced installers, with clear quotes and regular communication from inspection through to handover, and a tidy site at the end of every day.
What sets us apart:
If a window can be repaired, we tell you, and we only recommend replacement when it is the better long-term option for your home.
We plan for Kew's heavy tree cover, sloping sites, cold winters and heritage homes when choosing frames, glass and installation methods.
Our team removes and refits windows in brick, weatherboard and rendered walls, keeping every opening square, secure and sealed.
Your written quote covers removal, supply, installation and making good, so there are no surprises once work begins.
We protect floors, furniture and gardens, work one opening at a time and take the old frames and glass away with us.
Replacement windows are installed to manufacturer specifications and relevant Australian Standards where required, including safety glass in the right locations.
Tell us what you need, where the project is located, and what outcome you want. We ask the right questions, review the scope, and provide a clear quote with no obligation.
We inspect access, openings, levels, existing frames, surrounding finishes, and any site-specific requirements. Accurate measurement helps prevent delays, gaps, and unnecessary rework.
We confirm the installation approach, materials, scheduling, and finish expectations. For Melbourne projects, we can also discuss thermal performance, double glazing, weather sealing, and BAL rating considerations where required or relevant.
Our team installs with care, precision, and safety. We focus on alignment, fixing, glazing, sealing, operation, and clean presentation.
Before we leave, we check the installation, clean the work area, and walk through the finished result. You get a tidy site and a result built to perform.
Window replacement in Kew involves inspecting your windows and site, removing old frames carefully, preparing each opening and fitting new windows made to measure. We then seal and flash the frames, refit trims and make good the reveals. We work on period mansions, interwar and modern homes, apartments and shops, from single windows to full houses.
As a general guide, aluminium replacements cost about $700 to $1,800 per standard window, double-glazed replacements about $1,200 to $3,000, and timber or heritage-style windows from around $1,500 to $4,000 or more. Height, access, window size and heritage detailing affect the final price, which we confirm after a free measure.
Yes. Many Kew homes sit on sloping sites, and we regularly replace windows that are well above ground level. We plan safe access in advance, using suitable platforms or working from inside where possible, so the frames can be removed and installed securely without damaging gardens or paving.
It depends on your property. Parts of Kew are covered by City of Boroondara heritage overlays, and replacing street-facing windows may need a planning permit, particularly if the style or material changes. We recommend checking with council first, and we can provide drawings and specifications to support your application.
Fogging between the panes means the seal on the glass unit has failed. In some cases we can replace just the glass unit, but if the frame and hardware are also worn, replacing the whole window often gives a better result. We assess each window and explain the options and costs during the inspection.
Yes. Double-glazed replacements reduce heat loss through the glass, and new frames with modern seals stop the draughts that old sashes let in. Together they can make a significant difference to comfort in Kew's colder months, particularly in large, shaded rooms with high ceilings. Warmer glass also reduces condensation on cold mornings.
Most standard windows are replaced within a few hours each, and many homes are finished in one to three days depending on size and access. Heritage-style timber frames and custom units have longer lead times. Your written quote sets out the expected timeline so you can plan ahead.
Yes. We protect floors, furniture, gardens and paving before starting, remove old frames, glass and packaging from site, and vacuum and wipe down every work area once the new windows are installed. Reveals are left tidy and ready for painting, and we test each window before handover.
Along with Kew, we replace windows in Kew East, Hawthorn, Balwyn, Abbotsford and Ivanhoe, plus many other suburbs across Melbourne. Our team travels from Bayswater North and works throughout the inner east every week, so we can usually arrange a measure at a time that suits you.
Call us on 0499 090 079 or send your details through our contact form, with photos of the windows if possible. We aim to respond within one business day and will arrange a free on-site measure and written quote for your Kew home or business.
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For windows, doors, glass, glazing, caulking, skylights, pergolas, sun shades, and automatic doors, talk to Hustle Installations today. With us, you can be assured of precise work with clean finishes and reliable communication. We provide clear quotes, practical advice, and workmanship built to last for Melbourne homes, businesses, and construction projects.
