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Windows & Door fitting

Trying to get a large sofa in lounge. Can you remove the whole window frame to do this?

Anonymous user 09/03/2024 - 3.12 PM

The sofa I want is 104cm height and depth and will not fit through out 70cm width door. We want it in the lounge at the front of the house and are aware you can take out window panes to get sofa in. However our lounge window is a large one made up of two Casement? opening windows left and right, a large non opening window in the middle and a Awning? Opening window above this. The largest panel space is the window that doesn't open but this is only 70cm high so still too small for the sofa. However, the whole window frame itself (including all 4 window panels) would be a large enough space to get the sofas in. Is this possible to take out? How big a job is it? Is it safe and what would it involve? Is it realistic to take the whole window out for a sofa?! TIA

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Morecambe
I done this myself 12 years ago. Everyone to themselves. It was either take window out or put in garage and sell new sofa at a knock down price.
Answered22 July 2020
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PAS building services

Rating: 5 out of 5
Newton Abbot
It is possible to take the whole window out. But you risk damaging the window depending on age and condition. If you really like the sofa then I would go for it.
Answered23 July 2020
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Target property maintenance services

Rating: 4.9 out of 5
Nottingham
I do this regularly for a furniture company. Take the window out first thing in the morning, leave my number and return when the gear is in place. You must allow 1 day for two men, and the possibility of glazing breaking as it becomes brittle with age. Removing a window is no great job, unless its a bay. Cheers Terry
Answered6 August 2020
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Cavern Construction and Joinery

Rating: 5 out of 5
Stoke On Trent
Hi, Yes I do this on numerous occasions, either taking out the glass unit if size allocates or taking out the full window if not. A lot easier if the window is UPVC as simple to deglaze and remove, usually a couple of hours labour. Bit more care needed if timber window to remove glass and beading without damage, but still only 2-3 hours labour. A decent competent tradesman should be happy to take on the job. 👍 All the best.
Answered7 August 2020
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