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Sandwich, one of England's best-preserved medieval towns, is a treasure trove of history and character. Nestled in the heart of Kent, this picturesque town is renowned for its narrow, winding streets and beautifully preserved period properties, many of which feature traditional sash windows. These windows are a vital aspect of Sandwich's unique architectural charm, adding to the town's historic allure.
Our skilled team specialises in the repair and restoration of these sash windows, ensuring they remain a key feature of Sandwich's architectural landscape. We begin with a detailed inspection of your windows to identify issues such as draughts, rattles, or deteriorating timber. Following this assessment, we develop a customised repair plan that addresses all identified concerns, restoring your windows to their original condition while enhancing their functionality.
For properties requiring more extensive work, we offer comprehensive restoration services. This process involves the careful replacement of damaged or worn components with accurate replicas that match the original design, ensuring that your sash windows retain their historical authenticity while benefiting from improved durability and performance.
In addition to repairs and restoration, we provide expert draught-proofing services to improve the energy efficiency of your home. Our draught-proofing solutions are designed to be unobtrusive, preserving the traditional appearance of your sash windows while significantly reducing heat loss and preventing cold air infiltration.
By choosing our sash window services, you are investing in the long-term preservation of Sandwich's unique architectural heritage. Our commitment to high-quality craftsmanship ensures that your sash windows will continue to enhance the beauty, value, and comfort of your property. Contact us today to discuss how we can help you maintain and enhance the historic charm of your Sandwich home with 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.
Sandwich is one of Kent’s most historic towns with medieval streets, timber framed houses and traditional Kent peg tile roofs that give it a distinct and well preserved character. Many of the homes in Sandwich date back centuries and still feature original sash windows, wooden doors and handcrafted joinery that contribute to the town’s charm. Preserving these features requires skill, sensitivity and an understanding of how older buildings respond to climate and time. At Traditional Sash Windows and Carpentry, we specialise in restoring these original elements and creating bespoke timber joinery that matches the heritage and scale of Sandwich’s architecture.
We have carried out work throughout Sandwich including homes near the Guildhall, properties along New Street and cottages positioned along the narrow lanes leading out toward the river. We also work in villages around Sandwich such as Worth, Ash, Woodnesborough and Eastry. Whether your home is listed, part of the conservation area or simply built with traditional details, our services are shaped to respect and maintain its character.
Sash windows are a defining feature of Sandwich’s buildings. Their balanced vertical proportions and narrow timber sections suit the historic streetscapes where every detail contributes to the overall look of the town. Over time sash windows can show signs of wear. Timber may soften in areas where moisture has settled. Movement may become stiff. Draughts may become noticeable in colder months. Our sash window restoration service aims to restore original function while retaining the existing character.
We begin by carefully surveying each window. Damaged or decayed timber sections are removed and replaced with sustainable hardwood such as Accoya or Red Grandis which are chosen for their long term stability. Sash cords are renewed and each sash is balanced properly so that it moves smoothly and evenly. Fine brush seals are installed to reduce draughts without affecting the look of the frame.
Where improvements to comfort are important, we offer secondary glazing and double glazed sash replacements. Both options maintain traditional sightlines while improving warmth and reducing noise. This is particularly helpful in older homes close to Sandwich’s central streets where buildings are positioned closely together and sound can travel. The aim is always to enhance comfort while keeping the window’s visual identity consistent with the building and the town around it.
A wooden door is often the first feature a visitor notices. In Sandwich many doors are distinctive. Some are timber plank doors with hand forged hinges. Others are Georgian or Victorian panelled styles with fanlights or decorative glazing. At Traditional Sash Windows and Carpentry, we create bespoke wooden doors that are made to suit the specific age and architecture of your property.
We build every door in our Kent workshop using traditional mortise and tenon joinery, a method known for its enduring strength. We produce stable doors for cottages, panelled front doors for period terraces and French or garden doors for homes with courtyards or outdoor seating areas. Each door is fitted with high quality locks and hardware for security. We finish every piece with breathable coatings that protect the wood while allowing it to age naturally and gracefully.
If your home already has an original door that you would like to keep, we offer door restoration. This can include rebuilding joints, repairing frames, replacing worn sections, improving weather protection and refinishing surfaces to return richness and depth to the timber. Restoration helps retain history and often provides the best balance between authenticity and performance.
Many older homes in Sandwich were built before modern insulation was considered. While these buildings have great charm, they can sometimes feel cool during winter months. Our draught proofing service offers a subtle improvement that can make a noticeable difference. Slim brush seals are fitted inside the frame to restrict airflow and stop rattling. This reduces heat loss and provides a more stable indoor temperature. When combined with secondary glazing, this method can provide a considerable improvement in comfort while respecting the original structure.
This service suits listed homes or properties in conservation areas where external changes are restricted. All work is completed discreetly leaving the appearance unchanged.
Our work is based on traditional joinery techniques. We work by hand, shape profiles carefully and ensure every element fits naturally with the existing architecture. We pair these traditional skills with reliable and sustainable timbers. Accoya and Red Grandis are particularly well suited to Sandwich’s climate where buildings experience damp air from the nearby river and coast. These timbers resist swelling and warping which helps maintain shape and movement in sash windows and doors.
We finish all joinery with breathable coatings. These coatings protect the wood yet allow gradual natural movement which helps prevent cracking and ensures long lasting durability.
We provide our full range of services across Sandwich and surrounding villages including Ash, Eastry, Worth, Preston, Staple and Woodnesborough. Our services include:
We have extensive experience working on listed and conservation properties. We match mouldings, profiles and glazing bar patterns carefully so restored or new elements blend naturally with the building.
Sustainability is central to our approach. We aim to repair rather than replace wherever possible. When new joinery is required, we use responsibly sourced timber and finishes designed to extend lifespan. Accoya offers exceptional service life which reduces ongoing maintenance needs and supports the building’s future.
Sandwich is one of Kent’s best preserved historic towns. Its character depends on the careful maintenance of its houses and streets. Preserving original joinery is part of protecting this identity. Whether restoring sash windows in a medieval timber framed home or crafting bespoke doors for a Victorian terrace, we approach every project with respect for the building’s story.
If your sash windows, wooden doors or bespoke joinery in Sandwich require restoration or replacement, we would be pleased to help. We offer free consultations and site visits across the area with clear advice and no obligation.
Enhance your Sandwich 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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