Sash Window Repairs & Restoration Edinburgh | Expert Service

Sash Window Repairs & Restoration Edinburgh

Edinburgh has more traditional timber sash and case windows than almost any other city in the UK. Our specialist team carries out sash window repairs and full restorations across Edinburgh and the Lothians — from simple cord replacements to complete window overhauls on listed buildings.

What Sash Window Repairs Do We Carry Out?

  • Broken or worn sash cords — causes the sash to drop or refuse to stay open
  • Seized or sticking sashes — often caused by layers of paint or swollen timber
  • Rattling windows — draught gaps cause noise as well as heat loss
  • Rotted timber — frames, sills and glazing bars affected by Edinburgh’s wet climate
  • Failed glazing putty — allows moisture in and accelerates timber decay
  • Damaged pulleys and weights — worn or broken sash hardware

Our Repair Process

1. Free Assessment

We visit your Edinburgh property and carry out a thorough assessment of every sash window, providing a transparent written quote before any work starts.

2. Expert Repairs

Our joiners are specialists in traditional sash and case windows. We use correct materials — traditional sash cord, lead weights and period-appropriate timber.

3. Draught Sealing

As part of most repairs we install a professional draught proofing system that eliminates air infiltration while allowing sashes to slide freely.

4. Painting and Finishing

We leave every window primed and ready for decoration, or fully painted as part of the service if required.

Repair vs Replace — The Edinburgh Question

We restore over 95% of windows we survey. Original timber sash windows, when properly repaired, are more thermally efficient than cheap modern replacements, better for your property’s value, and required in listed buildings and conservation areas. Repair typically costs 30–60% less than replacement.

Sash Window Repair Costs in Edinburgh

  • Cord replacement (per sash): £150 – £300
  • Draught proofing (per window): £150 – £280
  • Timber rot repair (per window): £200 – £500
  • Full window overhaul: £400 – £800

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Areas Covered

We repair sash windows throughout Edinburgh including New Town, Morningside, Marchmont, Leith, Stockbridge and Portobello.