Yes, we repair sash windows across Wandsworth, from Battersea to Putney and Tooting. We fix the old timber wherever we can. You get smooth windows, fewer draughts and no skip full of good wood. Every job starts with a free site visit and a written quote, since you should know the cost first.
Wandsworth homes and their windows
Wandsworth is a big South London borough. It runs from the Thames at Battersea and Putney down to Balham and Tooting. It covers all of SW11 and parts of SW12, SW15, SW17 and SW18, as Wikipedia’s borough summary shows.
Much of the housing is Victorian or Edwardian terrace. Battersea has long streets of narrow brick houses. Balham and Earlsfield have similar rows. Many still have their first box sash windows, because the owners rightly kept them.
Those windows are over a century old. The timber is often sound, but the paint, cords and putty are tired. As a result, the usual calls are rattling frames, stuck sashes and soft sills. Wandsworth also has plenty of converted flats, so we often work on a single window in a shared house.
Common sash problems in Wandsworth terraces
Each front window takes its own weather, and rain does most of the harm. South-facing bays in Battersea bake in summer. The paint blisters, then rain gets into the joints. After a few winters, the bottom rail and the sill start to rot.
We see three faults most often. Paint seals some windows shut. A snapped cord makes other sashes drop or stick. Soft wood at the sill needs a proper sash window sill repair.
Stuck windows are very common, since a coat of paint every few years builds up fast. Our guide to painted-shut sash windows shows how we free them without harm to the frame. A broken cord is a different job. It needs sash cord replacement, which is quick once we reach the weights.
What we do for Wandsworth homeowners
Most windows need a repair, not a new sash, because the old timber is usually good. Our sash window repairs cover cords, beads, joints and glass. For a tired set of windows, a full sash window overhaul puts them right in one visit.
Draughts are the other big complaint. Our draught proofing system seals the gaps round each sash. The window stays easy to open, while the rattle on windy nights stops.
Some owners want warmer rooms as well. In that case, you can double glaze your existing sashes. We keep the old frames and fit low-E glass. First, we check that the frames can take the weight.
Prices and what to expect
Our prices are the same across London, since one price list covers every borough. An overhaul with draught proofing is £188 per window. A sill replacement is £120 per window. A small splice repair is £80.
Our guide to sash window repair costs in London shows what moves the price. The full list is on our costs page, because we publish every price.
You get a written quote after a free visit. The work has a five-year guarantee on labour and on the draught-proofing system. Regular care helps too. Our sash window maintenance guide lists what to check each spring.
Conservation areas and listed buildings in Wandsworth
Wandsworth Council says the borough has 46 conservation areas. They range from a short street such as Deodar Road to a large area such as West Putney, as the council’s conservation page explains.
If you live in one, check the rules before you change a window, because some streets have extra controls. However, a repair that keeps the old design rarely causes trouble. A new style of window is another matter. Listed homes need even more care, and our page on listed building sash windows covers that.
Getting a quote in Wandsworth
Tell us your postcode and how many windows you have through our contact page, because that helps us plan the visit. We will book a free visit and look at each window. Then we write up what needs doing, so you know the cost before work starts. We work Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 18:00.
We also cover the next boroughs along. For example, we handle sash window repairs in Lambeth and homes across Hammersmith and Fulham. If you live across the river, see our page on period homes in Kensington and Chelsea.