Most sash windows in Tower Hamlets can be repaired rather than replaced. We overhaul, re-cord, draught proof and re-glaze box sashes across E1, E2, E3 and E14. 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.
Tower Hamlets housing and its windows
Tower Hamlets mixes old and new. Spitalfields, Bethnal Green, Bow and Limehouse have period terraces, some of them very old. Next to them sit modern towers at Canary Wharf. The older streets often keep timber sashes that have lasted for generations.
Builders built old East End houses tightly and altered them often.
As a result, windows can differ from house to house, even in one street. Some have thick glazing bars. Others show past changes. We check each one before we quote.
Original timber in these frames is often still sound. That is why repair is worth considering. A repaired original sash can outlast a cheap new one.
Common sash problems we see in Tower Hamlets
Damp is the main enemy, because rain and condensation sit on the sill and rot it. Our guide to rotten sash window sills explains when to repair and when to replace. Our sash window sill repairs cut out the rot and splice in sound timber. A sill replacement is £120 per window.
Busy roads bring noise and dust. Our sash window draught proofing system seals the gaps and cuts noise. It also stops cold air at the meeting rails.
Also, tired windows with several faults need an overhaul of the sashes. With draught proofing it costs £188 per window.
Conservation areas in Tower Hamlets
Tower Hamlets Council says there are 58 conservation areas. Examples include Brick Lane and Fournier Street, St George in the East, Island Gardens and Victoria Park. You can check your street on the council’s conservation areas page.
Our guide to sash windows in London conservation areas explains what councils tend to expect. Repair is usually the safe route. For protected homes, our listed building sash windows service works case by case.
Working in your home
Some homes here are close to busy roads and the river. As a result, they face more noise, damp and dirt. For example, a draught proofed sash cuts noise as well as heat loss. That said, we judge each home on its own.
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 Tower Hamlets
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 Tower Hamlets 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 Hackney and homes across Greenwich.