Sash window repair in Dover
Salt air is hard on timber windows. We repair, re-glaze and draught-proof sash windows across Dover and the villages above it — free survey, published prices.
We repair and restore sash windows throughout Dover, from the terraces climbing the hills to the Georgian properties near the seafront. Exposure to salt air means paint fails and end grain decays sooner here, which is why we splice in new timber rather than filling. Draught-proofing £280 + VAT, cords £250 + VAT, full restoration £1,280 + VAT.
Period windows in Dover
Dover’s windows take more weather than almost anywhere else we work. Prevailing wind straight off the Channel drives rain into the joints, and salt breaks down paint film faster than it does inland. The result is decay concentrated in the bottom rails, the cill horns and the lower part of the pulley stiles — all of which splice out cleanly if they are caught before the joint opens up.
- Bottom rails and cill horns spliced in new timber
- Paint systems chosen for coastal exposure, not just colour
- Re-glazing and re-puttying where the putty has gone chalky
- Draught-proofing that stops wind-driven rattle
- Properties in the Dover conservation areas and listed buildings
Prices in Dover
- Draught-proofing — £280 + VAT per window
- Sash cord replacement — £250 + VAT per window
- Rotten timber repair — from £80 + VAT per section
- Freeing a sticking or painted-shut sash — £100 + VAT
- Slim double glazing — £980 + VAT per window
- Full restoration — £1,280 + VAT per window
Full breakdown on our prices page. Got a cheaper like-for-like written quote in Dover? We will beat it.
Frequently asked questions
Is it worth repairing windows this exposed?
Yes — the timber in an original sash is slow-grown and dense, which is why it is still there after a century of weather. Repaired and painted properly it will outlast a modern replacement on the same elevation.
Can you upgrade the glazing?
Slim double glazing is £980 + VAT per window where the sash allows it. On listed properties secondary glazing is usually the route that gets approved.
Do you cover Deal and Sandwich?
Yes, and the villages between. No travel charge.
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