Sash Window Servicing and Overhauls in Kent
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Are Your Sash Windows Stuck, Difficult to Open or Refusing to Stay Open?
Stiff, stuck or poorly balanced sash windows don’t necessarily need replacing.
Our complete sash window service, overhaul and draught-proofing package helps restore smooth operation while reducing draughts, rattles and heat loss. Servicing, overhaul and draught proofing are all included in one complete service.
South East Sash Windows works throughout West Malling, Maidstone, Tonbridge, Sevenoaks, Tunbridge Wells and surrounding areas of Kent.
What Does Our Complete Sash Window Service Include?
Traditional sash windows contain cords, pulleys, weights and moving timber sections that can become worn, stiff or poorly balanced over time.
Our complete sash window service, overhaul and draught-proofing package includes:
- Inspection of the sashes and operating mechanism
- New waxed cotton sash cords
- New staff beads and parting beads
- Draught-proofing carrier and brush seals
- Checking and balancing the sash weights
- Lubricating the pulleys where required
- Removing paint that restricts movement
- Planing and adjusting the sashes where necessary
- Aligning the meeting rails
- Replacing loose putty
We will assess your windows and explain the work involved before providing a quotation. If additional repairs or components are required, these will be discussed and quoted separately before the work proceeds.
What Sash Window Problems Can We Help With?
Sash windows that are difficult to open
Layers of paint, poor alignment or worn components can make traditional sash windows stiff and difficult to operate. Servicing and adjustment can often restore smoother movement.
Sash windows that won’t stay open
A sash that drops down or refuses to remain open may have broken cords, incorrect weights or a balancing problem. We can inspect the operating mechanism and identify the cause.
Stuck or painted-shut sash windows
Older sash windows are sometimes painted shut or become stuck after years without regular maintenance. Where practical, we can release and adjust the sashes so they operate correctly again.
Worn or broken sash cords
Frayed or broken sash cords can prevent a window from opening safely and operating properly. Worn cords can be replaced and the window rebalanced where required.
Poorly balanced sash windows
Correctly balanced sash windows should open and close smoothly without dropping or becoming excessively difficult to lift. We can check the cords, weights and pulleys and make the necessary adjustments.
Loose or rattling sash windows
Loose sashes can rattle in windy weather and allow cold air through gaps around the window. Draught proofing is included within our complete service and overhaul package, helping to reduce movement, draughts and rattling.
One Complete Sash Window Service
Our servicing, overhaul and draught proofing are provided together as one complete package.
The overhaul addresses the cords, weights, pulleys, alignment and operation of the windows. The draught-proofing system helps reduce cold air, rattling, dust and heat loss.
Combining the work means the windows are properly serviced and adjusted before the draught-proofing seals are fitted.
Find out more about sash window draught proofing
Keep Your Original Timber Sash Windows Working Properly
Stiff, stuck or poorly balanced sash windows do not automatically need replacing.
Professional sash window maintenance can help restore their operation while retaining the original timber, appearance and character of your property.
Our approach is to preserve and improve original sash windows wherever it is practical to do so.
Why Choose South East Sash Windows?
Traditional sash window specialists
We specialise in working with traditional timber sash windows and understand the cords, pulleys, weights and moving components that allow them to operate.
Honest assessment
We inspect the condition and operation of your windows, explain what the complete service involves and identify any additional repairs that may be required.
Restore rather than replace
Wherever practical, we aim to retain original sash windows rather than recommending unnecessary replacement.
Local service
We provide complete sash window servicing, overhauls and draught proofing in West Malling and surrounding areas of Kent.
Sash Window Servicing 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
- West Malling
- Surrounding areas of Kent
Contact us with your postcode, and we will confirm whether your property is within our service area.
Request a Free Sash Window Assessment and Quote
If your sash windows are stuck, difficult to open, poorly balanced or in need of maintenance, contact Mike to discuss the problems you are experiencing.
Sash Window Servicing and Overhaul FAQs
The work required depends on the age and condition of your windows. An overhaul may include checking the cords, pulleys and weights, replacing worn sash cords, balancing the sashes, removing paint that restricts movement and making adjustments to improve operation. We will assess your windows and explain what is required.
A sash window may drop because a cord has broken, the sash weights are incorrect or the window is poorly balanced. We can inspect the operating mechanism and determine the cause.
Yes, worn or broken sash cords can be replaced as part of a sash window service or overhaul where required.
In many cases, a painted-shut sash window can be carefully released and adjusted. Its condition will need to be assessed first to ensure it can be opened without causing avoidable damage.
Yes, both sections can be inspected and serviced. We aim to restore proper operation wherever the condition of the window allows.
Adjusting and balancing the window may reduce some movement. If rattling is caused by gaps around the sashes, we may recommend combining the overhaul with our professional draught-proofing service.
No. Servicing and overhaul work primarily restores the operation of the window. Draught proofing involves fitting discreet seals to reduce cold draughts, rattling and heat loss. The two services can sometimes be completed together.
Not necessarily. Many traditional timber sash windows can be serviced, adjusted and draught-proofed while retaining the original windows. We will assess their condition and advise whether servicing is appropriate.
The cost depends on the number, size and condition of the windows and whether replacement cords or other work are required. Contact us for a quotation based on your property.
We work around West Malling, including Maidstone, Tonbridge, Sevenoaks, Tunbridge Wells and surrounding areas of Kent. Contact us with your postcode to check availability.