Window repair near Amersham
This storm proof casement window was showing signs of rot on it’s bottom rail and to some of the stile. This is a typical area to see rot on a timber window as it takes the brunt of the weather. … Read More
Bay window repairs in Gerrards Cross:
This squinted bay had been painted shut and kept that way for a number of years until the new owners moved in. In order to get the windows open, they were forced to damage the sash stiles. The stiles were … Read More
Replacement door in Maidenhead
This exterior door was badly rotten along its bottom rail. Whilst this rot was very much repairable, the door itself had a number of less-than-ideal design features, so we took the opportunity to make some improvements and replace the door. … Read More
Sash Window Sill replacement near Great Missenden
This sash window had been subject to a previous repair, where the lower section of the sill had been removed and a new section of sill simply screwed into the remaining piece of sill. The screws had rusted over the … Read More
Wooden French Door Repair in Beaconsfield:
The hardwood sill of this set of French doors was severely rotten to the point where the central section could be pulled out by hand. A combination of the outside ground level and a poorly fitting weather bar meant that … Read More
Grade 2 listed Gate near Gerrards Cross: Part 1
Belonging to the gatehouse of a former manor, this gate had been incorporated into the driveway of the gatehouse when the manor was divided up and sold off. The gate itself retained its own separate grade 2 listing which might … Read More
Window Repair in Cookham
The bottom rail of this casement window sash had been flagged by the customer for being in need of some attention, with flaking paint and the typical spongy feel of rotten wood. With the sash removed from the frame, the … Read More
Grade II listed window repairs near Caversham:
The ground floor windows of this mid C19 parkland villa had rotten sills. Designed to mirror the appearance of sliding sashes elsewhere on the building, these windows featured a fixed bottom sash and a top-hung light. A severe plumbing leak, … Read More
Window repair near Great Missenden: Part 2
Back at the Grade 2 listed Rothschild farmhouse, we were ready to start on the sash repairs. During the Victorian conversion of the building, the bottom rails of the sashes had been replaced as evidenced by the difference in timber … Read More
Window Sill Patch Repair in Maidenhead
Whilst these bay windows were being redecorated, the painter found a small but deep patch of rot in the sill. Too deep to fill and with the potential to cause future structural problems for the bay, we were asked to … Read More