New windows, double glazing against heat and noise, or a window that won't close? Before you agree with anyone, read this: simple checks, the difference between types, and the questions that protect you from thin profiles and copy fittings.
All from inside the home. Don't lean out of high windows or go outside to check.
Dust getting in? Look at the brush seals around the window: worn or missing?
Sliding window heavy? Vacuum the dust out of the track and try again.
Check the small water holes at the bottom of the frame aren't blocked.
List the rooms that are hot or noisy. It helps you decide where double glazing is worth it.
🚫 Don't lean out of upper-floor windows or climb a ladder outside. Outside work is for the workshop.
Only the workshop can say for sure, but this helps you understand what they tell you.
Usually the brush seals around the window are worn or missing. They're cheap to replace.
The rollers are worn or the track is full of dust. Clean the track; if that doesn't help, replace the rollers.
The drainage holes in the frame are blocked, or the silicone around the window has cracked.
Single glass lets in a lot of heat. Double glazing or insulating film helps.
The lock or handle is worn. It's easy to replace; keep the same type.
The frame isn't tight or the seals are missing. Re-sealing and new brushes fix it.
The difference is in insulation and price.
The cheapest.
Two layers of glass.
Stronger insulation in the frame itself.
Remove dust from sliding window tracks every few months with a vacuum or brush.
Make sure the drainage holes at the bottom of the frame are clear before it rains.
If the silicone around the window is cracked, have the workshop renew it before water or dust get in.
Strong cleaners damage the aluminium finish. Water and mild soap are enough.
Ask before you agree. A good workshop won't mind.
Ask for the aluminium thickness in mm, and get it written in the quote.
Single, double or tempered? And who makes it?
Ask about the rollers, locks and handles. They're what fails first.
Let the workshop measure at your home themselves, so any mistake is theirs.
How many years on the aluminium, the glass and the fittings?
Look at windows they fitted a year or more ago, and ask the owners.
One sign on its own doesn't prove anything, but take care if you see them.
Usually a thinner profile or copy fittings. Ask about the thickness and type.
If they refuse, think twice.
Then any measuring mistake is yours. Let them measure.
On the aluminium, the glass and the fittings.
Most workshops charge per square metre including making and fitting. Use these to spot a quote that's way off, not as fixed prices. The price varies a lot with the profile thickness, the glass and the fittings.
| Service | Rough price |
|---|---|
| Standard aluminium window (single glass) | SAR 200 – 400 per m² |
| Aluminium double-glazed window | SAR 300 – 800 per m² |
| Thermal break with double glazing (better insulation) | SAR 500 – 1,600 per m² |
💡 A quote far below the others usually means a thinner profile or copy fittings. Ask about the profile thickness (e.g. 1.2 or 1.8 mm) and the type of fittings.
🌡️ In the Riyadh heat, double glazing cuts heat and noise and saves electricity. It's usually worth it for bedrooms and sun-facing sides.
A rough guide from 6 sources in Saudi Arabia (October 2026), including Riyadh aluminium workshops' ads and manufacturers' price guides. Sources vary a lot, so the ranges are wide. The final price is agreed between you and the workshop. Laqeeni doesn't set prices or take commission.
In Riyadh usually yes, especially for sun-facing rooms or near a busy road. It cuts heat and noise.
Usually one to three weeks to make, and one or two days to fit, depending on how many.
No. Laqeeni is a directory that connects you with the workshop directly. You agree and pay between you.
Last updated: October 2026
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