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Sash windows repair Essex

If you need sash windows repair in Essex, we provide comprehensive solutions that cover various aspects of window restoration, including the following:

Restoration of sash window box frames and sashes
Installation of slim double-glazed units into individual sashes
Draught-proofing and functional restoration

Wooden windows restoration services in Essex

Our skilled team of renovation experts repair ageing traditional wooden windows and front doors of all styles.

Please find below just some of the problems we can solve, including:

Converting sash windows to double-glazing

Scott James’s team can change your current sash window glazing to Vacuum-insulated double glazing.

One of the main benefits of vacuum glazing is its insulation properties which outperform single glazing by eight times and being a great alternative to secondary glazing in Essex.

Single glazed windows vs double glazing.

Restore a smooth movement of your window’s sashes

Repair stuck sashes and rebalance them to operate smoothly— sash window cord repair and pulleys replacement.

Sash cord replacement or repairs to modern sash window mechanisms like spring balance
Sash repairs if the frame has swollen and bent.
Replacing window ropes and adding new weight to rebalance the sashes.
Repairing cracked or broken sash window glazing

Wooden window repairs Essex

Scott James provides a full range of wooden window repairs in Essex, including the most commonly needed repairs like:

Decayed sills, rotten frames, sashes.
Restore compromised paintwork and timber.
Refurb a sash
Repair putty and broken glass.

Stop cold draughts and reduce heat-loss

Draught-proofing is done by installing new beads and seals to window sashes and frames.

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Window restoration in Essex

Scott James specialises in sash windows repair in Essex and covers all aspects of sash and casement window restoration.

Our comprehensive repair service renews and extends the life of rotten windows, and we also improve their energy efficiency by upgrading glazing.

What our customers say

Restoration is a cost-effective way to restore joinery items and achieve high-energy performance.

Respecting, retaining, and sensitively accentuating your property’s key characteristics is at the core of our approach.

Our sash window restoration company was established for those unwilling to compromise on the quality – of materials, craftsmanship, and service.

Refurbishing sash windows in Essex with the Scott James team can help to preserve your Grade 2 listed property’s unique architectural character while being a cost-effective and sustainable alternative to replacing wooden windows.

In our experience, over 90% of original sash windows can be restored.

Sash windows repair & reglazing in Essex

Reglazing single-glazing helps to reduce external noise, improve security and reduce energy bills without complete replacement of the timber windows and french doors.

This is the perfect solution for listed buildings homeowners who are looking to add double glazing to their property, as retrofitting will more likely receive planning permission from a conservation officer compared to full replacement or sash-only replacement service.

The below photo shows house heat loss during cold months and how the reglazing improved the thermal efficiency. Read more about different double-glazing options for listed buildings here.

Our Guarantees

In conclusion, with Scott, you are guaranteed premium restoration services, as well as extensive guarantees on all our work, 8 years on paintwork, 15 years on double glazing and 20 years on all Sash windows repairs.

With the best materials, dedicated staff, in addition to meticulous attention to detail, we are perfectly primed to discuss and accommodate your needs.

Balancing form with function and efficiency with craftsmanship, our experts deliver comprehensive wooden sash window service.

Our guarantees cover:

Paintwork 8 years (if the paint starts to flake or peel, we’ll come back to make it good)
Double-glazing for 15 (Manufacturer guarantee)
Repairs for 20 years (if any of our repairs produce faults, we’ll promptly come back to address the issues)