Signs it is time
- Wavy old glass you would hate to lose
- Sashes that rattle or will not stay up
- Loose putty and peeling paint, but sound wood underneath
- A house in a historic district or on a register
What is included
- Lead-safe paint removal on pre-1978 houses
- Wood epoxy or a dutchman repair for rot
- New glazing putty and primer
- Sash cords, pulleys and weights rehung
- Weatherstrip fitted so the window closes snug
- Interior storm panels, if you want them
How it goes
- Assessment: we tell you which sashes are worth saving
- Written quote, sash by sash
- Sashes go to the shop; temporary panels go in
- Sashes come back finished and rehung
- Walk-through and a care sheet for the paint
Price
Priced per sash after the assessment. If a sash is not worth saving we say so and price a matching new one beside it.
Other work: Window replacement, Foggy glass and sash repair, Sliding patio doors, French and folding doors.
Wood window restoration: questions
Is restoration cheaper than replacement?
Sometimes, sometimes not. It depends on how much rot there is and how many sashes need work. We price both when both are sensible, so you can compare on paper.
Can a restored window be as warm as a new one?
A restored single-pane sash with good weatherstrip and a storm panel can close most of the gap. We explain the trade honestly at the assessment.