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Upnor is a captivating village situated along the banks of the River Medway, known for its stunning waterfront views and historical significance. The village’s most iconic feature is Upnor Castle, a picturesque 16th-century artillery fort built to protect the river approach to Chatham Dockyard. This beautiful riverside settlement is characterized by its cobbled streets, traditional timber-framed houses, and quaint cottages, many of which showcase original sash windows that enhance their timeless character. These windows are integral to Upnor’s architectural identity, and our team is dedicated to preserving them through expert restoration and repair services. We begin with a thorough assessment of each window, identifying issues such as draughts, rot, or broken glass, and provide tailored solutions that restore their beauty and functionality. For properties requiring extensive work, we offer a full restoration service that includes replacing damaged components with high-quality replicas and installing bespoke draught-proofing systems to improve energy efficiency while maintaining the traditional appearance of your windows. Our commitment to craftsmanship ensures that Upnor’s historic homes remain as charming and captivating as they have been for centuries, allowing residents and visitors to continue enjoying the village’s unique blend of history and riverside beauty.
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.
Upnor is a charming riverside village on the banks of the River Medway, known for its cobbled streets, Georgian cottages, and the historic Upnor Castle that overlooks the water. The village’s architecture is a perfect example of Kent’s traditional craftsmanship, featuring period homes with distinctive sash windows, wooden doors, and fine timber detailing. At Traditional Sash Windows and Carpentry, we specialise in restoring and crafting bespoke joinery that maintains the authentic character of these heritage homes while enhancing comfort, efficiency, and security.
Our team has worked on homes throughout Upnor and surrounding areas including Lower Upnor, Strood, and Hoo. Whether you live in a listed cottage near the castle, a Victorian riverside home, or a more modern property designed with period influences, we provide tailored joinery solutions that respect the unique architecture of your home while meeting the standards of modern living.
Many homes in Upnor still retain their original sash windows, which are central to their charm and historical value. These traditional windows allow light to flood into rooms and add timeless character to façades. However, exposure to the coastal air and changing temperatures can cause them to deteriorate over time. Our sash window restoration service is designed to bring these classic features back to life while improving performance and comfort.
We carefully assess each window, repairing or replacing decayed sections using sustainable hardwoods such as Accoya or Red Grandis. Each sash is then re-corded, balanced, and fitted with discreet brush seals to prevent draughts and ensure smooth operation. We also offer double-glazed sash replacements and secondary glazing options for homeowners who want improved energy efficiency without losing the property’s period appearance. Every restoration is carried out with precision, ensuring your windows retain their beauty and functionality for years to come.
A handcrafted wooden door adds a welcoming touch and a sense of authenticity to any property. In Upnor, where period homes often feature original timber doors, maintaining or replicating these designs is vital to preserving the village’s charm. Our bespoke wooden doors are designed to suit the individual character of your home, combining traditional aesthetics with modern durability.
Each door is made to measure in our Kent workshop using traditional mortise and tenon joinery, a method known for its strength and longevity. We can replicate historical styles such as Georgian six-panelled doors, Victorian glazed designs, or rustic cottage doors, or craft bespoke contemporary pieces inspired by traditional patterns. We also restore existing doors, repairing frames, updating hardware, and refinishing surfaces with weather-resistant coatings that protect against salt air and moisture from the nearby river. Every project we undertake combines craftsmanship, quality, and attention to detail.
Upnor’s coastal setting can bring cool winds and damp air, especially in older homes with original joinery. Our draught-proofing service offers an effective solution that improves warmth and comfort without altering the home’s historic appearance. We install fine brush seals within the window or door frame, forming a discreet barrier that keeps cold air out and warm air in.
This upgrade can make a noticeable difference to energy efficiency and comfort while also helping reduce noise from the riverfront and nearby roads. Draught proofing can be carried out as part of a full sash overhaul or as a standalone service. When paired with secondary glazing, it offers exceptional insulation and soundproofing while maintaining your home’s traditional charm. It is particularly popular in Upnor’s older properties where preserving authenticity is essential.
At Traditional Sash Windows and Carpentry, our work is rooted in traditional joinery methods that have been used for generations. Every window, door, and frame we produce or restore is made using classic mortise and tenon joints, ensuring strength, authenticity, and durability. Our craftsmen are experienced in working on period and listed buildings throughout Kent, using techniques that respect the history of each property while incorporating the precision of modern tools and materials.
We use high-quality timbers such as Accoya and Red Grandis, which are known for their sustainability and resistance to rot and warping. Each piece of joinery is hand-finished using breathable coatings that protect against moisture while allowing the timber to age naturally. This balance between tradition and innovation ensures our work not only looks beautiful but performs exceptionally well for decades.
We provide our full range of joinery and restoration services throughout Upper and Lower Upnor as well as nearby areas such as Strood, Hoo, and Frindsbury. Whether your home overlooks the river or sits along one of Upnor’s narrow historic lanes, our team offers tailored solutions to suit its architecture and needs. From sash window repairs and bespoke joinery to wooden door replacements and draught proofing, we deliver a complete service designed around quality and care.
As a family-run company, we take pride in offering a personal service based on transparency and reliability. From your first consultation to the completion of your project, we ensure open communication and a meticulous approach. Our goal is to preserve the beauty of your property while making it more efficient, comfortable, and secure.
We believe in sustainability through craftsmanship. Wherever possible, we repair rather than replace, maintaining original materials and reducing waste. When new joinery is required, we use timber from certified sustainable sources and finishes that protect the wood for years to come.
Accoya is one of our most trusted timbers thanks to its incredible durability and stability. It performs exceptionally well in coastal environments like Upnor, resisting rot and warping even in damp conditions. By combining sustainable materials with traditional craftsmanship, we create joinery that is environmentally responsible, reliable, and long-lasting.
Upnor’s charm lies in its history, from its Georgian cottages to its riverside terraces and medieval castle walls. Maintaining these historic details requires specialist skill and care. Our team has extensive experience working on listed and conservation-area properties, ensuring all repairs and replacements comply with local heritage standards.
We can replicate period joinery profiles, mouldings, and glazing bars with precision, ensuring every detail matches the original. Whether restoring a centuries-old sash window or designing a new door to suit your home’s architecture, our goal is to protect the visual harmony of the village while improving energy efficiency and comfort.
Homeowners across Upnor and the surrounding Medway area choose Traditional Sash Windows and Carpentry for our craftsmanship, attention to detail, and commitment to preserving Kent’s historic homes. We combine traditional joinery techniques with a modern understanding of performance and sustainability, ensuring every project delivers lasting quality. Our reputation is built on reliability, clear communication, and consistent results.
Whether restoring a single sash, upgrading an entire home’s joinery, or crafting bespoke replacements, we approach every job with the same dedication and precision. Our clients appreciate our honest advice, expert craftsmanship, and the pride we take in maintaining the architectural heritage of local homes.
If your sash windows or wooden doors in Upnor need expert restoration, repair, or replacement, we would be delighted to assist. We offer free consultations and site visits throughout Upnor and surrounding villages. During your visit, we’ll inspect your existing joinery, discuss your requirements, and provide a detailed, no-obligation quote.
Enhance your Upnor home with expertly restored sash windows, bespoke wooden doors, and handcrafted joinery designed to last. Contact Traditional Sash Windows and Carpentry today to arrange your free consultation and discover how our craftsmanship can preserve and elevate your property’s timeless riverside charm.
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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