Sash Window Draught Proofing in Kent
Professional Sash Window Draught Proofing to Reduce Draughts, Rattles and Heat Loss
Are your sash windows letting in cold air, rattling in windy weather or making rooms difficult to heat?
South East Sash Windows provides professional sash window draught proofing across Maidstone, West Malling and surrounding areas of Kent. Our complete service improves the operation of traditional timber sash windows while reducing draughts, rattles, dust and heat loss.
The service includes new sash cords, weight balancing, adjustments, an overhaul and discreet brush seals. This is a professionally fitted service, not a temporary DIY draught-excluder kit.
Make Your Sash Windows Warmer, Quieter and Easier to Operate
Call Mike on 07860 499709 or contact us for a free quote.
Benefits of Draught Proofing Your Sash Windows
Seal gaps and stop rattles
Discreet brush seals close the gaps around the moving sections of your sash windows, reducing cold air, heat loss and rattling while allowing the windows to open and close normally.
Improve warmth and comfort
Reducing unwanted draughts helps rooms retain warmth more consistently and can reduce demand on your heating while keeping your original windows in place.
Reduce outside noise and dust
Sealing gaps around the moving sections of your sash windows can help reduce some outside noise and dust entering your home. Draught proofing is not the same as specialist soundproofing or double glazing, but it can make rooms feel quieter and more comfortable.
Preserve your original timber windows
Our service is designed to retain the character and appearance of traditional timber sash windows while improving their everyday comfort and operation.
What Our Draught-Proofing Service Includes
Draught proofing works best when the windows are first serviced and correctly adjusted. That is why our draught-proofing service is supplied as part of a complete sash window service and overhaul.
- Discreet draught-proofing seals — reduce gaps, draughts, rattles and dust.
- New waxed cotton sash cords — replace worn cords and support reliable operation.
- Weight checking and balancing — help the windows remain open safely and move smoothly.
- Pulley servicing — supports easier opening and closing.
- Alignment and adjustment — corrects sticking, rubbing and poorly aligned meeting rails.
- Minor putty repairs — loose putty discovered during the service is replaced where appropriate.
Additional repairs
Occasionally, additional repairs only become apparent after the sashes have been removed. Any additional repairs or components, including window furniture, fasteners or sash lifts, will be discussed and quoted separately before the work proceeds.
Learn more about our sash window servicing and overhaul process.
Aftercare and decoration
After draught proofing, we can recommend suitable decoration services to protect the timber and maintain a high-quality finish.
Sash Window Draught Proofing Across Kent
South East Sash Windows provides complete sash window servicing, overhauls and draught proofing within approximately 20 miles of West Malling, including Maidstone, Tonbridge, Sevenoaks, Tunbridge Wells and surrounding areas of Kent.
Contact us with your postcode and we’ll confirm whether your property is within our service area.
Call Mike on 07860 499709 or contact us for a free quote.
Why Choose South East Sash Windows?
- Specialists in traditional timber sash windows
- Restore and improve original windows wherever practical
- Clear assessment before work begins
- Additional repairs discussed and quoted before proceeding
- Local service from Mike across Maidstone and surrounding Kent
We fit discreet draught seals around the moving parts of your sash windows to reduce gaps where cold air can enter and warm air can escape. The windows are also adjusted so the sashes continue to open and close smoothly.
No. The draught-proofing system is designed to be discreet and preserve the traditional appearance and character of your original timber sash windows.
Draught proofing can reduce cold draughts, rattling and heat loss. It can also help make your rooms feel more comfortable, reduce outside noise and improve how smoothly your windows operate.
In many cases, no. Original timber sash windows can often be draught-proofed, serviced and repaired instead of being completely replaced. We will inspect their condition and recommend the most appropriate solution.
Yes. Your windows should continue to open and close normally. As part of the work, we can adjust and balance the sashes to help them operate more smoothly.
Draught proofing can considerably reduce rattling caused by movement and gaps around the sashes. The seals help hold the moving sections more securely while still allowing the windows to operate.
It can help reduce some outside noise by sealing the gaps through which sound travels. However, draught proofing is not the same as specialist soundproofing or double glazing.
Yes, minor repairs, re-cording and window balancing can be completed as part of an overhaul where required. We will identify any additional work when assessing your windows and explain it in your quotation.
Yes. Our approach focuses on retaining original timber sash windows wherever practical. Draught proofing is particularly suitable for period properties where preserving the windows’ traditional appearance is important.
Because draught proofing generally retains the existing windows and has little visual impact, it may be suitable for many listed and conservation-area properties. Requirements vary, so owners should check whether consent is needed for their particular property.
The time required depends on the number, size and condition of the windows. Once we have assessed your property, we can explain the work involved and provide an estimated timescale.
We provide sash window draught proofing across Kent and surrounding areas. Contact us with your postcode and we will confirm whether we cover your location.
Call us on 07860 499709 or complete our contact form. Tell us approximately how many sash windows you have and what problems you are experiencing, and we will discuss the next steps.
yes, it is one complete package.
The cost depends on the number, size and condition of the windows and whether additional repairs are required. Contact us with your postcode and details of the windows for a free assessment and quotation. Any additional work will be explained and agreed before it proceeds.