Frank Kent Sash Restorer

Wood rot repair and timber splicing

Rotten timber is cut out and new wood is spliced in. We can use durable hardwoods such as iroko and salvaged slow grown pine for listed buildings. Smaller areas of decay are stabilised and filled with a flexible resin repair system.

New timber spliced into the foot of a rotten door frame, above a new hardwood threshold
New timber spliced into the foot of a door frame, with a new hardwood threshold.

Repairing a rotten door frame

  • Foot of a door frame beside a blue door, the timber rotten and black
    Before The foot of the frame, rotten.
  • Rot cut out of the door frame, with a new hardwood threshold and the first new timber let in
    During Rot cut out and new timber let in.
  • New timber spliced into the door frame full height, ready for paint
    After New timber spliced in, ready for paint.
  • New timber spliced into the stile of an original sash
    New timber spliced into a sash stile, Wareham.
  • Rotten timber being cut out of a sash rail on the bench
    Rotten rail being cut out.
  • New timber let into the bottom rail of a sash on the bench
    New timber let into the bottom rail.
  • New section of timber spliced onto a rotten sash rail
    A new section spliced onto a rotten rail.
  • Doorcase pilaster with new timber spliced in and resin repairs, before painting
    A doorcase pilaster, spliced and resin-repaired.
  • Long splice of new timber in an old door frame
    A long splice in a door frame.

Why choose Sash Restorer

  • Repair, not replace.

    Original windows can almost always be saved. We keep as much of the old timber, glass and detail as possible.

  • Listed and heritage specialist.

    Materials and methods suitable for listed buildings and conservation areas.

  • Clear, fixed-price quotes.

    A written quote for the work set out, and the price won’t go up if the job takes longer than planned.

Questions

Is the price fixed?

Yes. The quote is a fixed price for the work set out, so it won’t go up if the job takes longer. The only exception is hidden rot that can’t be seen until the window is opened up. If we find any, we’ll stop, show you, and price the extra work before doing anything.

Is it worth restoring my windows rather than replacing them?

Usually, yes. Original timber is often better quality than modern softwood, and a restored window can last for decades. It also keeps the character of the house and is often required for listed buildings.

Areas we cover

We offer wood rot repairs and timber splicing across Weymouth, Osmington, Osmington Mills, Isle of Portland, Dorchester, Poundbury, Poxwell, Warmwell, West Lulworth, Wareham and Bridport, from our base in Osmington, near Weymouth.

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Every job is different, so we offer a free visit and a fixed-price quote.

Get a free visit and quote or call 07952 296784