Sash Windows Reading

As well as looking great, the properties of sash windows mean that they’re perfect for controlling aeration and the flow of air in your home. These windows are incredibly secure, meaning you’re always protected, even if you prefer to leave the window open.

With years of experience, we use our skills and knowledge to restore tired windows. We start by carefully dismantling the beading before inspecting the frame and sashes. All broken and rotten materials are removed before we service the pulleys, hardware, and cards. The sashes are weighed and balanced before the frames are primed. Once all of these is done, we re-hang the sashes and re-apply the beading. Everything is tested before we leave.

The rules around listed properties can be complex, but we’re here to provide the best help and advice to our customers. Usually, you need permission from the local authority to replace windows in listed buildings and we can help you in your correspondence with them. Get in touch now if you need this kind of assistance.

Computer-Aided Design (CAD) drawing is a process in which everything we’re going to do is generated and displayed electronically first. This allows you to see the potential results of our work before we start. As well as reducing errors, it also helps to find the perfect solution for a project.

This depends on what needs to be done. If you need permission from a local authority and particular windows, then the timeframe will be longer than standard sash window installation or a residential property. When you first arrange a project with our team, we’ll endeavor to provide an accurate timescale for you.

We require a 30% deposit on the conformation of your order to get you fully booked in. Then depending on the number of repairs/ new windows you require, we may devise a payment schedule comprised of different stage payments, this is made up of equal payments to cover work as we go along. This is paid when you are happy with the work completed in that stage. 

After we get you fully booked in, we do our best to start your work within 6-8 weeks depending on our availability. 

• Labour
• New staff and parting bead with insulating brush and seal installed
• New nylon woven cord attached
• Rebalance of the lower and top sash
• Removal of all excess and lose putty 
• All new beading spray primed and undercoated 
• Disposal of existing beading and cord

Yes, we work closely with architects and surveyors and building control to ensure all our work is compliant with building regulations.

We do, all our new sash windows will come standard with a 4-stage spray coated in Sikkens to match any finish/colour required. For your restored windows, we can arrange our trusted decorators to follow behind our fitters to conduct a full decoration of your windows.

Yes, at William Richards Sash Windows we understand the importance of preserving the original aesthetic of your property. Therefore, we can design and manufacture new windows to perfectly match the original windows with our modern technology. 

Yes, we have a hand-picked team of specialist sash window experts, to ensure you get the best finish possible

Yes, we can take out your old plastic windows and replace them with some new timber sash windows or casement windows made entirely to fit the style of your home. 

Yes, we will produce your technical drawings, heritage report and block pans for your listed building consent application and answer any queries along the way to give you the best chance of gaining approval for your new sash windows.

We manufacture all types of sash windows, from Venetian to Georgian to Victorian. You just have to decide on a design that works for you.

We work from as far north as Manchester down to London and everywhere between

It entirely the decision of the customer, we do not require you to be there for our team of professionals can carry out the work they need to. 

We have a selection of great reviews and references from our past customers both on our website, Trustpilot and our social media platforms.