Most sash windows in Richmond upon Thames can be repaired rather than replaced. We overhaul, re-cord, draught proof and re-glaze box sashes in Richmond, Kew, Twickenham, Teddington and Barnes. Every job starts with a free site visit and a written quote. We also guarantee our labour for five years.
Richmond upon Thames housing and its windows
This borough sits on both banks of the Thames. Most addresses here have TW postcodes, while Barnes uses SW13. The housing is varied. Richmond and Kew have many period houses, while Twickenham and Teddington add Victorian and Edwardian streets.
Many of these homes keep their original sashes. Some are Georgian, with slim glazing bars and old glass. Others are Victorian, with bigger panes. Either way, the timber has often lasted well because it was good quality.
As a result, repair is usually a strong option. It keeps old glass and fine bars that a new window cannot copy. For homes near the river, damp air can also rot sills and bottom rails, so those need regular care.
Common sash problems we see in Richmond upon Thames
Owners often ask whether to repair or replace. Our guide to repairing or replacing sash windows sets out how we decide. In short, we repair when the frame is sound and replace only a part that has failed. A replacement sash costs £190, and more for ornate or multi-bar designs.
Comfort is the second question. Many owners want warmer rooms without losing the original window. Our double glazing for existing sashes service fits sealed units into your own sashes at £480 per sash. Our sash window repairs cover the timber work around it.
Draughts and rattles are also common. Adding sash window draught proofing closes the gaps. With an overhaul, the price is £188 per window.
Listed and protected homes
Also, a listed building needs listed building consent to replace its windows. Our guide to double glazing listed sash windows explains the options. Often repair and draught proofing are easier to agree than new glazing.
In addition, we handle these homes case by case through our listed building sash windows service. Check your council’s conservation area information before you plan any work.
Working in your home
Larger homes in this borough often have many windows, and some are tall. Therefore we plan the work floor by floor. For example, we can start with the windows that are worst. Then we move on to the rest as your budget allows.
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 Richmond upon Thames
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 sill replacement is £120 per window.
Since we cover every Greater London postcode, all of this borough 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, window by window.
To book, contact us through the form. Please tell us your postcode and what is wrong, because that helps us plan the visit. We also handle sash window repairs in Wandsworth and homes across Hammersmith and Fulham.