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Faversham’s rich history and charming architecture require specialized care for their sash windows. Our repair and replacement services ensure your windows retain their traditional look while improving functionality. We use high-quality materials and traditional techniques to deliver lasting results. Trust us to provide the best sash window solutions for your Faversham home.Faversham, one of Kent's oldest and most picturesque market towns, is renowned for its rich history, vibrant community, and beautifully preserved architecture. The town's historic buildings, many featuring traditional sash windows, contribute to its unique charm and period character.
Our expert team is dedicated to the repair and restoration of these iconic sash windows, ensuring they remain a key feature of Faversham's architectural heritage. We begin with a thorough inspection of your sash windows, identifying any issues such as draughts, rot, or malfunctioning mechanisms. From this, we create a bespoke repair plan that addresses all concerns, meticulously restoring your windows to their former glory.
For properties in need of more substantial work, our restoration services involve replacing worn or damaged components with precision-crafted replicas that match the original design. This careful restoration process not only preserves the historical integrity of your sash windows but also enhances their functionality and durability, ensuring they continue to serve your home well into the future.
In addition to repairs and restoration, we offer specialised draught-proofing services aimed at improving the energy efficiency of your home. Our draught-proofing solutions are carefully designed to be unobtrusive, allowing your sash windows to maintain their traditional appearance while significantly reducing heat loss and preventing cold air from entering.
By choosing our sash window services, you are contributing to the preservation of Faversham's unique architectural character. Our commitment to quality craftsmanship ensures that your windows will not only enhance the beauty of your property but also provide improved performance and longevity. Contact us today to discuss how we can help you maintain the historic charm and efficiency of your Faversham home through our expert sash window services.
We pride ourselves on offering free, expert advice to all our clients, including those with properties in conservation areas and Grade I listed buildings. We understand that working on heritage homes requires careful consideration and informed decisions. You can trust us to provide honest, knowledgeable guidance with no obligation
We are proud to operate a local workshop. Being local allows us to maintain strict quality control of our sash windows, offer personalised service, and ensure timely completion of work. It also means we are easily accessible for consultations and support, providing our clients with the confidence that they are working with a nearby team dedicated to their satisfaction.
Faversham is a town with deep roots in Kentish history. It has medieval streets around the market square, elegant Georgian houses, Victorian terraces built during the brewing and maritime industries and cottages set along narrow lanes leading toward the marshes and creek. Many of these buildings still retain their original sash windows, wooden doors and carefully made joinery that give the town its distinctive appearance. Preserving these features is important not only for protecting architectural heritage but also for maintaining the atmosphere that makes Faversham such a meaningful place to live. At Traditional Sash Windows and Carpentry, we specialise in restoring original timber joinery and creating handcrafted replacements that respect the age, proportions and character of local homes.
We work throughout Faversham including Abbey Street, Ospringe, Preston Fields, Davington, The Brents and the surrounding villages such as Oare, Luddenham, Throwley and Goodnestone. Whether your home is listed, stands within the conservation area or simply features traditional craftsmanship, we tailor our approach to suit the building.
Sash windows are an important feature throughout Faversham. On Abbey Street they define the graceful Georgian terraces. In Victorian and Edwardian areas they give rhythm and balance to long runs of houses. Cottages near the creek often have earlier timber windows with slim glazing bars. Over time these windows can show wear from age and weather. Wood may soften. Sashes may no longer slide smoothly. Draughts may enter through small gaps. Our sash window restoration service is designed to bring these windows back to full function while preserving their historic appearance.
We begin with a detailed inspection. Any areas of damaged timber are carefully removed and replaced with sustainable hardwood such as Accoya or Red Grandis. These materials offer outstanding stability and are suited to the local climate where winter damp and summer heat both play a role. We renew sash cords and weights to ensure smooth movement. We fit fine brush seals within the frame to reduce draughts and prevent rattling. The result is a sash window that feels comfortable to use daily while looking entirely at home in its original setting.
Where improved insulation is desired, we provide secondary glazing and double glazed sash replacements. Both options maintain traditional styling while providing increased warmth and reduced noise. This is especially valuable for properties near Faversham Creek or along routes where sound carries more easily.
A wooden door is often the first detail someone notices when approaching a home. In Faversham these doors often hold great character. Georgian houses may have panelled doors with elegant fanlights. Victorian terraces may include doors with stained or patterned glass. Cottages around Oare and Davington often feature stable doors that reflect rural heritage. At Traditional Sash Windows and Carpentry, we design and create bespoke wooden doors that reflect the style and proportions of the home.
Each door is made in our Kent workshop using traditional mortise and tenon joinery which ensures long term structural strength. We create panelled front doors, stable doors for kitchens or side entrances, French doors that open onto gardens and other custom designs that fit naturally with the building. Hardware and finishes are selected for durability and appearance. Every door is completed with breathable protective coatings that allow the timber to age gracefully while resisting weather and moisture.
If your home already has an original door with historical or sentimental value, we also offer door restoration. This may include rebuilding joints, replacing damaged wood, refinishing surfaces or improving weather seals. Restoring a door can help retain the soul of the building while improving performance and comfort.
Faversham’s older homes were often built without insulation. While this contributes to their charm, it can also make draughts noticeable in colder months. Our draught proofing service is designed to improve comfort while keeping the appearance of the joinery unchanged. We install slim brush seals inside window and door frames to limit unwanted airflow. When combined with secondary glazing, this can make a substantial improvement to indoor warmth and sound control. This approach is especially beneficial for listed buildings and conservation area homes where outward changes must remain subtle.
Working in a historic town requires understanding form and proportion. Our approach is guided by the details that make Faversham’s buildings special. We work by hand, replicating period mouldings, glazing bar profiles and joinery lines so that new or repaired elements blend naturally with the original structure. We select timbers such as Accoya and Red Grandis because they are stable and durable, making them suitable for Faversham’s climate. These timbers reduce the risk of warping or swelling which helps ensure smooth operation and reduces long term maintenance needs.
We finish every piece of joinery with breathable coatings. This allows the wood to move naturally through seasonal changes which helps prevent cracking and ensures a lasting finish.
We provide our full range of joinery services across Faversham, Oare, Graveney, Ospringe, Davington, Selling and throughout the surrounding countryside. Our services include:
We have extensive experience working with listed buildings and homes in conservation areas. We match mouldings and profiles so restored or replaced elements sit naturally within the building’s existing framework.
We work with sustainability in mind. Wherever possible we repair rather than replace. When new joinery is needed, we use responsibly sourced timber and materials that support longevity. Accoya timber is particularly suited to this goal because it provides a long lifespan which reduces maintenance and the need for future replacement.
The charm of Faversham lies not only in its individual buildings but in the harmony of whole streets and historic settings. Maintaining traditional joinery is essential for preserving this identity. Whether restoring sash windows on a Georgian terrace or crafting bespoke doors for a cottage near the creek, we approach each project with respect for history, craftsmanship and place.
If your sash windows, wooden doors or bespoke joinery in Faversham require restoration or replacement, we would be pleased to help. We offer free consultations and site visits with clear guidance and no obligation.
Enhance your Faversham home with beautifully restored sash windows, bespoke wooden doors and handcrafted joinery designed to last. Contact Traditional Sash Windows and Carpentry today to arrange your free consultation.
We repair, restore and replace traditional timber windows and doors across Kent and London. Our work includes sash window overhauls and draught proofing, timber resin repairs, replacement sashes, new box sash windows, casement window repairs, secondary glazing, double glazed sash windows, wooden door repairs, replacement doors and bespoke joinery.
Where possible, we always aim to repair and retain original timber windows. Many older sash windows can be brought back into good working order with careful timber repairs, replacement sections, new cords, pulleys, beads, glazing repairs and draught proofing. Full replacement is usually recommended only where the existing frame or sashes are beyond economical repair, or where a customer would benefit more from entirely new joinery.
Yes. Our sash window overhaul and draught proofing service is designed to reduce rattling, draughts and heat loss while preserving the character of traditional windows. We can also discuss slimline double glazing, standard double glazing where suitable, secondary glazing and Fineo vacuum glazing, depending on the building, existing joinery and planning requirements.
Yes. We regularly work on period homes, listed buildings and properties within conservation areas. Our approach focuses on retaining as much original timber and architectural detail as possible, using traditional joinery methods alongside modern repair materials where appropriate. We can produce like for like replacement components, including mouldings, glazing bars, curved heads and bespoke sash profiles.
The right timber depends on the property, design and budget. We commonly use Accoya, Sapele and European Oak, along with other suitable hardwoods and softwoods where required. Accoya is a popular choice for painted external joinery because it is highly stable and durable, while Sapele and Oak can be well suited to particular repairs, doors and specialist joinery details.
Our repairs and new joinery are supplied properly prepared and undercoated where required, ready for final decoration. We do not generally provide the final painting service, as this is best completed by a dedicated decorator once the timber has fully settled and any surrounding finishes have been prepared. We will always explain what stage the joinery will be left at before work begins.
We offer surveys and quotations for suitable projects across Kent and London. During the visit, we assess the condition of the windows, doors or joinery, discuss the options available and explain the likely repair or replacement work involved. For some smaller jobs, clear photographs and measurements may be enough for us to provide an initial estimate before arranging a site visit.
This depends on the number of windows, their condition and the level of repair needed. A straightforward overhaul and draught proofing job can often be completed in a day, while larger restoration projects, replacement sashes or full house installations may take longer. We will provide a clear programme before work starts so you know what to expect.
Yes. Traditional Sash Windows and Carpentry is fully insured and CERTASS certified, giving customers added confidence that their project is being completed by an experienced and properly accredited team. CERTASS certification allows us to self certify qualifying replacement window and door installations, helping ensure the work meets current Building Regulations requirements without the need for the customer to arrange separate Building Control approval. Once the installation is complete, the relevant certification can be provided for applicable work.We also hold appropriate public liability insurance for the work we carry out, including sash window repairs, replacement timber windows, wooden doors, glazing and bespoke joinery.
Yes. We supply and fit bespoke secondary glazing for sash windows, casement windows and other traditional timber windows throughout Kent and London. It is a practical way to improve warmth, reduce outside noise and limit draughts without removing or altering the original joinery.Secondary glazing is fitted internally, creating an additional barrier behind the existing window. This makes it especially useful for period homes, listed buildings and conservation areas where replacing original windows may not be appropriate. We can advise on discreet systems that suit the style, layout and day to day use of your windows, including horizontal sliding, vertical sliding, hinged and fixed options where suitable.
Traditional Sash Windows and Carpentry works throughout the whole of Kent and London, including Ramsgate, Broadstairs, Margate, Canterbury, Whitstable, Herne Bay, Deal, Sandwich, Dover, Folkestone, Maidstone, Tonbridge and surrounding areas. We also take on selected projects further afield where the scope of work is suitable.
Last updated 2026-03-03
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