Kingston Upon Thames was once the king's tun or estate. In Saxon times it had royal connections. A series of kings were crowned there from 838 until 1066. During the 12th century Kingston Upon Thames grew into a town. In the 19th century the old industry of malting came to an end but brewing continued and there was a brick making industry in Kingston Upon Thames. In 1912 aircraft manufacture began in Kingston.

There were many improvements to Kingston Upon Thames during the 19th century. Kingston first obtained gas light in 1833. The first police force in Kingston was formed in 1836. The Market House was built in 1840. In 1855 a body of men called Improvement Commissioners was formed with power to pave, clean and light the streets. A network of drains was dug under Kingston in 1864-64.By the mid 1800s Kingston Upon Thames had a population of over 8,000 people. Then in 1838 the railway reached Kingston. The railway led to the rapid growth the Kingston area. By 1901 the population of Kingston was 37,000. Kingston Upon Thames was made an urban district council in 1894. The Borough of Kingston was formed in 1936. The guildhall was built in 1935.

Due to it's long history, the windows in Kingston come in many styles and ages and it is an ongoing task to replace windows and doors with modern PVCu, timber and aluminium windows that retain the character and beauty of the original windows fitted. New windows have the benefits of modern glazing techniques such as thermally efficient glass and easy to clean tilting window panels. Many properties are listed and new windows have to conform to strict guidlines so that the character of buildings and windows is not compromised. Cheam Windows is used to dealing with architects and planning departments to ensure all windows meet the necessary requirements.