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Morden, with its suburban charm and array of period properties, features many homes with traditional sash windows that contribute to the area’s unique character. These windows are a key element of Morden’s architectural heritage, adding both elegance and historical significance to its residences. Our team specialises in the repair and restoration of sash windows, addressing common issues such as draughts, rattles, and broken cords with precision and care. We start with a comprehensive inspection to assess the condition of your windows, followed by a bespoke repair plan designed to restore them to their optimal state. For properties requiring more extensive work, we offer detailed restoration services, including replacing worn or damaged components with accurate replicas to ensure historical authenticity. Additionally, our draught-proofing solutions enhance energy efficiency and comfort while preserving the traditional appearance of your windows. Choose us to ensure that your Morden property continues to reflect its charming character and remains both functional and historically significant.
We pride ourselves on offering free, expert advice to all our clients. We believe that informed decisions lead to the best results, so we take the time to understand your project, discuss options, and ensure you have all the information necessary to make the best choices. You can trust us to deliver honest, expert advice without any 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.
New Addington, located on the edge of Croydon and surrounded by open fields and woodland, has a unique mix of twentieth century homes, modern builds and traditional properties that retain the spirit of suburban craftsmanship. Many houses here feature original wooden doors, sash windows or handcrafted joinery that add warmth and individuality to their appearance. As time passes however, timber can weather and paint layers may break down, leading to rattling windows, sticking doors or small draughts. At Traditional Sash Windows and Carpentry, we work across New Addington restoring and creating bespoke joinery that complements each property’s style while improving comfort, performance and durability.
While many homes in New Addington were built in the mid to late twentieth century, earlier cottages and extended period houses still feature original sash windows that contribute to their character. These windows often show signs of ageing such as frayed cords, swollen timber, peeling paint or minor gaps that allow draughts. Our sash window restoration service begins with a detailed assessment to determine what can be preserved. We retain existing timber wherever possible to maintain the building’s authenticity, replacing only what is necessary with sustainable hardwood shaped to match the original profiles. We install new sash cords and rebalance the weights to ensure smooth movement and easy operation. The result is a restored window that retains its classic appearance while providing improved functionality and longevity.
New Addington’s elevated position and proximity to open countryside can bring noticeable breezes throughout the year. Even minor gaps in windows can make homes feel cooler than necessary. Our draught proofing service discreetly improves insulation without affecting the look of the window. We install slim brush seals inside the frame to reduce heat loss and prevent rattling while maintaining the original proportions. The improvement in comfort is immediate, helping to make older properties more energy efficient and peaceful without altering their charm.
For homes near main routes, schools or open areas where sound travels easily, secondary glazing is an excellent solution. It is fitted on the inside of the window, leaving the exterior unchanged and maintaining the home’s original style. This subtle addition greatly improves warmth and sound insulation. For homeowners looking to upgrade further, we also provide slimline double glazed sash windows that match the dimensions, glazing bar layout and appearance of traditional single glazed sashes. These windows provide modern levels of energy efficiency while keeping the home’s design authentic and consistent with its surroundings.
A well crafted wooden door makes an immediate difference to the appearance and performance of a home. In New Addington, homes display a mix of traditional and contemporary styles—many with solid timber front doors, cottage style stable doors or French doors opening to gardens and patios. At Traditional Sash Windows and Carpentry, we design and build bespoke wooden doors that complement the property’s age and setting. Each door is constructed using mortise and tenon joinery, ensuring strength and long term reliability. We use premium timbers such as Accoya and Red Grandis, both known for stability and resistance to weathering. Each piece is finished with breathable coatings that allow natural movement while preventing cracking or peeling. We also offer door restoration, repairing or refinishing existing doors to bring back their depth, warmth and visual appeal.
Many homes in New Addington include alcoves, bay windows, loft spaces and open plan extensions that can benefit from well designed storage and furniture. Our bespoke interior joinery service includes fitted wardrobes, alcove shelving, window seats, kitchen cabinetry, storage benches, bookcases and utility room organisation. Each item is made to measure and designed to feel like a natural part of the home rather than a later addition. Using sustainable hardwoods and traditional joinery methods, we create furniture that enhances both practicality and character, helping to make every room feel complete.
We always follow the principle of repair before replacement, maintaining as much of the existing material as possible to preserve the history of the home and reduce waste. When new timber is needed, we use responsibly sourced Accoya and Red Grandis, which offer exceptional strength and resistance to movement. These materials are ideal for London’s changing weather and provide long term stability for both windows and doors. We finish every project using breathable protective coatings that shield the timber while allowing it to expand and contract naturally, ensuring reliable performance over many years.
The homes of New Addington sit on varied ground conditions, with some areas built on clay and others on firmer chalk soils. This can lead to minor structural movement over time which affects how windows and doors fit and perform. We take these local conditions into account during every restoration or new joinery project, ensuring that all work is designed to move with the building rather than against it. This prevents unnecessary strain and helps maintain smooth operation for decades to come.
New Addington has its own architectural rhythm, shaped by a combination of traditional craftsmanship and post war practicality. When restoring or recreating sash windows, wooden doors or other joinery, we match existing mouldings, glazing bar details and frame depth to ensure the property remains consistent with its surroundings. Our goal is to enhance modern comfort while protecting the familiar visual harmony that defines the area.
If your home in New Addington has sash windows, wooden doors or bespoke joinery that could benefit from expert restoration or sympathetic upgrading, we would be pleased to help. Our work is detailed, sustainable and built to last.
Enhance your New Addington home with beautifully restored sash windows, bespoke wooden doors and handcrafted joinery designed for comfort and longevity. Contact Traditional Sash Windows and Carpentry today to arrange your free consultation.
Last updated 2025-06-24
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