Established 2011
Windows, doors & conservatories in Bournemouth & Poole
Made to measure and fitted by the people you actually speak to. No salesmen and no hard sell, just 15 years of careful, tidy work in homes across Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole.
Our services
Windows. Doors. Conservatories.
Supplied and fitted by our own in-house team, with a free, no-obligation quote on everything we do.
uPVC windows
Made-to-measure double glazing that keeps heat in, keeps weather out and needs very little upkeep. Learn moreBay windows
Angled and bow bays with more of the wall given over to glass, so the room is brighter and more open. Learn moreCasement windows
Side-hung, top-hung and flush casements that open wide for fresh air, in white, grey or woodgrain. Learn moreComposite doors
Front and back doors in anthracite, agate grey, woodgrain and more, built for warmth and security. Learn moreBi-fold doors
Slim aluminium frames that fold right back and open your living space to the garden. Learn moreConservatories
New conservatories designed around how you will use them, and repairs that bring tired ones back. Learn moreCladding
Weatherboard and Cedral Click cladding that gives a tired dormer, gable or wall a clean, finished look. Learn moreFascias & guttering
Fascias and guttering fitted and maintained, so rainwater is carried safely away from your home. Learn moreBook your free home visit
We'll measure up, talk you through the options and give you a no-obligation quote. Get a free quote
Need something mended rather than replaced? See our window & door repairs, or browse every service.
No salesmen. Just the people who fit it.
Welcome to Oliver James Home Improvements! We supply Dorset and the surrounding areas
When you call Oliver James Home Improvements, you're talking to the team who will measure, supply and fit the job.
That means straight answers and expert advice on what will genuinely suit your home, using quality materials and the right tools for every job. It's how we've earned local trust: our customers come back to us, and recommend us to their friends and family.
Why choose Oliver James
Peace of mind, built into every job
Our customers rate us 5.0 on Google and 9.7 out of 10 on Certified Competent. Here's what they can count on.
Certass registered
We're a Certass Competent Person, so the replacement windows and doors we fit can be self-certified as meeting Building Regulations.
You deal directly with us
From the first visit to the finished job. No salesmen, no call centre, just the people doing the work.
Made to measure
Every window is made for your opening, so it fits properly and keeps the heat in.
Fully insured, left tidy
Highly qualified and fully insured, and we clear up as we go, so all you notice is the difference.
Our latest projects
Recent work from around Bournemouth & Poole
A few of the windows, doors, bi-folds and cladding jobs we've fitted for homeowners across the area.
Bi-fold doors
Bi-folds across a dining room
Black-framed bi-fold doors running the width of a dining room, opening it straight onto the garden.
Bay windows
A white bay in a teal room
A white bay window with top lights, made to measure for a room painted deep teal.
Composite doors
An arched anthracite front door
An anthracite grey composite door made to fit a red-brick arch, with matching bay windows alongside.
Cladding
A dormer clad in duck-egg blue
Duck-egg blue weatherboard fitted to a dormer, finished neatly around its white windows.
uPVC windows
Georgian-style top lights
A white window with Georgian-bar top lights, made to measure for a living room.
Composite doors
A pale green front door
A pale green composite door with leaded glass, set between white side lights.
Bay windows
A sash-style bay and porch
White sash-style windows across a red-brick bay, next to a glazed porch.
Casement windows
Casements that open wide
White casement windows that open wide for fresh air, looking out onto the trees.
Why homeowners trust us
- Established 201115 years' experience
- Rated 5.0 on GoogleFrom our customers
- Certass registered9.7/10 on Certified Competent
- Fully insuredOur own team, start to finish
Palladio door designer
Design your new Palladio front door online
Our online designer is for Palladio composite doors. Choose the style, colour, glass and hardware and watch your door come together in real time.
When you're happy, send the design straight to us. We'll check every detail with you, then supply and fit your new door. We also supply and install Endurance doors, so just ask if you'd like to see that range.
- Design your door
- Send us the design
- We supply and fit it
Our promise
To give every homeowner straight advice, windows and doors made to measure for their home, and a careful, tidy installation from the same people they first spoke to.
Reviews
What our customers say about us
Oliver did my mum’s windows a year or so ago and did such a great job that three of her friends have used him since. He’s just installed our new windows and a front door, and we couldn’t be happier. Oliver is friendly, professional, and a very good communicator, so you always know what’s going on. He also pays great attention to detail, and his work really reflects this. Highly recommend!
Simon HerbertGoogle review I have had all windows and patio doors replaced over the last few months and the products are excellent, the installation is stress free and all “mess” cleared and tidied away. Highly recommended.
Mike PorterGoogle review Called and asked for help realigning my patio doors. Arrived next day, friendly, professional and very well priced. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend and will certainly be in touch if we have any other problems.
Dave Morton-JonesGoogle review Oliver was friendly and did a fantastic job fitting our new door. It was an awkward job due to the previous subsidence but he did amazingly well and it looks brilliant. So pleased with it, and left everything clean and tidy.
CazGoogle review We’ve used Oliver James several times and have always been super happy with the quality and finish of the work. Oliver himself is a very friendly and accommodating guy and would highly recommend him and his company.
Steve GreenfieldGoogle review Oliver has been professional from the start of choosing a new front door. Punctual, clean and tidy during the work. A pleasure to work with. Apologies I never had any decaf or herbal tea. Highly recommend.
Debbee HoughtonGoogle review
Accreditations
Certass registered, for your peace of mind
We're registered with Certass as a Competent Person for domestic glazing, and we're members of the Certass Trade Association. It means the replacement windows and doors we fit can be self-certified as meeting Building Regulations, and you can check our registration at any time.
Coverage
Local to Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole
We're based in Bournemouth and work right across the BCP area and the surrounding towns, so we're never far away when you need a quote, a new installation or a repair.
- Bournemouth
- Southbourne
- Christchurch
- Poole
- Ferndown
…and the surrounding area. Not sure if we cover your street? Just ask.
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FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Anything else you'd like to know? Ask us on WhatsApp or call 07429 353 526.
Do you charge for a quote?
No. Quotes are free and there is no obligation. Leave your name, number and what you are planning, and we will be in touch within 24 hours to arrange a time to come and measure up.
Which areas do you cover?
We are based in Bournemouth and work across the BCP area, from Southbourne and Christchurch to Poole and Ferndown, and the surrounding area. If you are not sure whether we cover your street, just ask.
Will I be dealing with a salesman?
No. You deal directly with us from the first visit to the finished job, so the advice you get comes from the people who will be doing the work.
Are you accredited?
Yes. We are registered with Certass as a Competent Person for domestic glazing and are members of the Certass Trade Association (registration 12-2331). That means the replacement windows and doors we fit can be self-certified as meeting Building Regulations. Our customers rate us 9.7 out of 10 on Certified Competent.
Are your windows made to measure?
Yes. All of our windows are made to measure for your openings, so they fit properly and keep heat loss to a minimum.
Do you repair windows and doors as well as fitting new ones?
Yes. We repair windows, doors and conservatories, from misted double glazing and draughty or leaking doors to broken glass. If a repair is not worth the money, we will tell you and quote for a replacement instead.
Free quote
Get your free, no‑obligation quote
Leave your name, number and what you're planning, and we'll be in touch within 24 hours. Or get in touch whichever way suits you.
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