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Westwell, a tranquil village nestled in the heart of the Kent Downs, is a place of captivating beauty and deep historical roots. The village is known for its serene setting and its beautiful 13th-century church, St. Mary’s, which is surrounded by charming period properties that reflect Westwell’s rich heritage. Many of these homes feature original sash windows, a feature that enhances their timeless appeal. Our team is dedicated to preserving the character and beauty of Westwell’s sash windows through expert restoration and repair services. We begin with a thorough assessment, addressing issues such as draughts, rattling, or decaying timber, and provide tailored solutions that restore the windows to their former glory. For properties requiring more extensive work, we offer a complete restoration service that includes replacing damaged components with high-quality replicas and installing discreet draught-proofing systems that improve energy efficiency while maintaining the traditional appearance of your windows. Our commitment to preserving Westwell’s architectural heritage means that you can trust us to care for your sash windows with the same attention to detail and respect for tradition that these beautiful homes deserve.
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.
The village of Westwell, nestled at the foot of the North Downs near Ashford, is known for its scenic countryside, charming cottages, and beautifully preserved period homes. Many of these traditional properties still feature their original sash windows and timber doors, which give the village its timeless rural character. At Traditional Sash Windows and Carpentry, we take great pride in helping homeowners in Westwell preserve that heritage. Our expert team restores, repairs, and crafts bespoke joinery that enhances each property’s appearance while improving comfort, energy efficiency, and security.
We have worked on a range of homes in and around Westwell, from listed cottages with original joinery to more modern homes built in traditional styles. Every project is completed with precision and care, ensuring that our work complements the historic beauty of the area while meeting today’s standards of quality and performance.
Sash windows are one of the most distinctive features of Westwell’s older homes. They bring elegance and proportion to Georgian and Victorian properties but often suffer from wear after decades of exposure. Cracked paint, broken cords, and draughty frames are common problems, yet with proper restoration, these windows can be brought back to life. Our sash window restoration service begins with a detailed assessment of each window. We repair damaged timber using sustainable hardwoods such as Accoya or Red Grandis, ensuring a perfect match with the original frame.
Each sash is then re-corded, balanced, and fitted with discreet draught-proofing seals to improve energy efficiency while retaining the traditional look. For homeowners who want to improve insulation and soundproofing further, we also offer double-glazed sash replacements and secondary glazing. These upgrades help retain heat in the winter and reduce external noise, all while preserving the classic charm of your home.
A solid wooden door provides both protection and personality for a home. Many of the older cottages and farmhouses in Westwell still have their original front doors, some of which have been in place for over a century. While these doors add great character, years of use can cause warping, gaps, and decay. We design and build bespoke wooden doors that replicate the appearance of your existing one while incorporating modern security and insulation.
Each door is handcrafted in our Kent workshop using sustainable timber, traditional mortise and tenon joints, and durable finishes designed to withstand the local climate. Whether you want a classic panelled door, a half-glazed entrance for more light, or a stable door for a rural cottage, we can produce a design tailored to your property. We also refurbish existing doors, repairing frames, updating ironmongery, and improving weather seals to ensure a perfect fit and finish.
With its exposed position on the North Downs, Westwell experiences plenty of fresh air and open skies, but that can also mean cold winds in the winter months. Many of the area’s period homes lose heat through gaps in ageing sash windows. Our draught-proofing service provides a discreet solution to this problem. We install precision-fitted brush seals into the window channels to block unwanted draughts while allowing the sashes to move freely.
This simple improvement can transform how your home feels, making it warmer, quieter, and more energy-efficient. Draught proofing can be completed as part of a window overhaul or on its own, offering a cost-effective upgrade that preserves your property’s original joinery. It’s one of the most effective ways to retain period character while improving day-to-day comfort.
At Traditional Sash Windows and Carpentry, we believe craftsmanship should be both beautiful and practical. Our joinery combines traditional woodworking techniques with modern precision, producing results that stand the test of time. Every window and door we make is constructed using mortise and tenon joints for strength and stability. Each piece is carefully measured, cut, and finished by hand to ensure a perfect fit.
We use materials such as Accoya, which is highly durable, stable, and resistant to rot—ideal for the variable weather in Kent’s countryside. Our finishing process includes specialist paints and sealants that protect the timber while allowing it to breathe, ensuring longevity and low maintenance. Whether we are restoring a centuries-old sash or crafting a new set of French doors, our goal is always to achieve a seamless blend of tradition and performance.
We provide our full range of joinery and restoration services throughout Westwell and surrounding areas, including Hothfield, Wye, and Boughton Lees. Each of these locations features homes with unique architectural details that require care and expertise. From delicate repairs on a Grade II listed cottage to new joinery for a modern family home, our work is always tailored to the building’s history and the homeowner’s needs.
As a local company, we understand Kent’s architectural styles and building materials, allowing us to deliver work that fits naturally with the local environment. We take pride in providing honest advice, detailed craftsmanship, and a personal approach that keeps homeowners informed at every stage of the project.
Our commitment to sustainability runs through everything we do. We use responsibly sourced timber and prioritise restoration wherever possible to reduce waste and environmental impact. When new joinery is required, we use durable, long-lasting materials that provide decades of performance with minimal maintenance. Accoya, in particular, is one of the most sustainable woods available, offering exceptional resistance to rot, moisture, and movement.
By combining these materials with traditional craftsmanship, we create joinery that looks authentic and lasts far longer than cheaper, mass-produced alternatives. Every product we make is designed to enhance your home’s value, comfort, and appearance while standing up to the demands of daily use.
Westwell’s architecture reflects centuries of rural craftsmanship, from timber-framed cottages and Georgian farmhouses to Victorian conversions. We have extensive experience working on historic properties and listed buildings, and we always take a sensitive approach to restoration. We can replicate existing mouldings, profiles, and glazing details exactly, ensuring the finished result matches the original design.
We also provide guidance on planning permissions and conservation considerations for heritage properties. Our work respects both the history of your home and the surrounding landscape, helping to preserve the unique character that makes Westwell such a beautiful place to live.
Homeowners across Westwell and the wider Kent area choose Traditional Sash Windows and Carpentry for our attention to detail, professionalism, and genuine craftsmanship. We are a family-run business with a reputation for reliability and care, treating every home we work on as if it were our own. Our clients appreciate our honest communication, transparent pricing, and the lasting quality of our work.
From small repairs to full property refurbishments, we apply the same level of dedication and expertise. Our goal is to help you protect your investment while maintaining the historic integrity of your property.
If your sash windows or wooden doors in Westwell need attention, or if you are planning a restoration project, we would be delighted to help. We offer free consultations and site visits across the village and nearby areas. During your visit, we will inspect your joinery, discuss your requirements, and provide a detailed, no-obligation quote.
Enhance your Westwell home with beautifully restored sash windows, bespoke wooden doors, and handcrafted joinery made 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.
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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