Most sash windows in Brent can be repaired rather than replaced. We overhaul, re-cord, draught proof and re-glaze box sashes across NW2 and NW10. Every job starts with a free site visit and a written quote. We also guarantee our labour for five years, because we expect the work to last.
Brent’s housing and its windows
Brent has a wide mix of homes. Kilburn, Queen’s Park and Kensal Green have many Victorian terraces and tall houses with box sashes. Willesden and Harlesden have long streets of period homes too.
In the older streets, original timber windows are common. Many owners painted them shut or patched them over the years. Others swapped theirs for plastic and then regretted it. The survivors are worth keeping.
Because the frames are often sound, repair is usually the best choice. It keeps the look of the street. It also costs less than a full set of new windows.
Common sash problems we see in Brent
The first sign is often small. For example, a window sticks, or it rattles in the wind. Our guide to the signs your sash windows need repair helps you spot trouble early. Our sash window repairs then fix it before it gets worse.
Broken cords are the next big call. The window drops or will not stay up. Our guide to broken sash cord replacement explains the cause. Our sash cord replacement service fits new cords at £120 per window, including counterbalance work.
Also, for a window with several faults, an overhaul is better value. It costs £188 per window with draught proofing.
Conservation areas in Brent
Brent Council has reviewed several conservation areas, including Queen’s Park, Brondesbury, Mapesbury, Harlesden and Willesden, as its conservation area review report shows. Some streets have protection because of this, so check with the council before you change any windows.
If you live in one, repair is a safe route because it keeps the original timber. Listed buildings need listed building consent to replace their windows. For these homes, our listed building sash windows service works case by case. For a wider view, see the planning data for Brent.
Working in your home
Many Brent homes have bay windows with several sashes in a row. For example, a front bay can hold three or more. So we check how the bay works as a whole. Then we quote for the full set, or for the worst windows only.
Why we repair first
First, repair keeps what is original, because old timber, old glass and slim glazing bars are hard to copy. A new window often looks flat beside them.
Second, repair is often the lower-cost route. We cover our labour with a five-year guarantee, and the same cover applies to our draught proofing system. As a result, you get a lasting fix and a clear promise.
Third, repair is quicker and less messy than full replacement, because we work in your home for a short time. We also leave it tidy.
Finally, repair is kinder to the planet. Keeping an old frame means no new frame to make and no old one to skip. We still replace a sash when it has failed, so the choice is always honest.
For example, a sash that sticks is often fixed in one visit. However, a rotten sill may need more time. We tell you which case you have before we start.
In short, we fix what we can, because repair keeps more of your home’s character. We also tell you plainly when a sash is beyond saving.
Getting a quote in Brent
Also, our costs page lists every price, so you can plan before we visit. A small splice repair is £80. A bottom-rail repair is £120. A replacement sash is £190, and more for ornate or multi-bar designs.
Since we cover every Greater London postcode, all of Brent is within reach. We work Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 18:00. First we visit and check each window. Then we send a written quote.
To book, contact us through the form. Tell us your postcode and what is wrong, because that helps us plan the visit. We also handle sash window repairs in Camden and homes across Ealing.