Georgian, Victorian and Edwardian
Sash Window Restoration
Most original sash windows can be saved. The old timber is better than anything sold today, and repaired properly it outlasts a replacement.
How Paul does it
Paul takes each sash out, strips the old paint and repairs rot with the Repair Care resin system, keeping as much original timber as possible.
The sashes go back on new cords, balanced to lift with one hand. New seals and draught strips stop the rattle and the cold.
Broken glass is replaced. If a sash is too far gone, Paul arranges a new one with his joiner, and painting through painters he trusts.
What's included
- Full survey and written quote
- Sashes removed and repaired
- Rot repaired with the Repair Care system
- New cords, pulleys and balanced weights
- Seal replacement and draught-proofing
- Glass replacement and pocket repairs
- Replacement sashes if needed
- Painting if you want it
Why Paul
The kind of work
Windows like yours
In detail
What the job covers
Survey first
Every window is looked at and you get a straight answer on what needs doing and what does not.
Repair Care rot repairs
Rot is cut out and rebuilt with the Repair Care resin system, or new timber spliced in where a whole section has gone.
Re-cording and balancing
New cords, pulleys checked and weights adjusted so the window lifts and holds.
Draught-proofing
Brush seals in the beads and meeting rail. No more rattle, far less cold air.
Seal replacement
Worn and perished seals on hardwood and timber windows taken out and replaced.
Glass replacement
Cracked or broken single glazed panes replaced. Old glass kept wherever it is sound.
Pocket repairs
Pocket pieces and the weight pockets in the box repaired so the sashes can be serviced in future.
Replacement sashes
When a sash is past saving, a new one made to match with a trusted joiner.
Painting
Primed and painted in the colour you choose, by painters Paul works with.
Questions people ask
Will I be left without a window?
No. The sashes go back the same day, or the opening is boarded and kept weathertight if the repair takes longer.
Can you keep the original glass?
Yes, wherever it is sound. Old glass has a ripple you cannot buy new.
How long does a window take?
A straightforward overhaul is usually a day a window. Heavy rot takes longer, and the survey tells you.
Ready to save your windows?
Send a photo and a few details for a free survey. Paul covers Bristol, Bath, Gloucester and Cheltenham.