Sash window repair Southwark SE1
Hartwell Sash Β· London

Sash Window
Repair in
Southwark

SE1 Β· SE16 Β· SE17

Period property specialists serving Borough, Bermondsey, London Bridge and Elephant & Castle β€” repair, restoration and glazing upgrades done properly.

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Up to 5yr Workmanship Guarantee
1 day Most Repairs Same Visit
Free Survey & No Obligation
About Southwark

Victorian terraces, Georgian townhouses β€”
windows worth preserving

Southwark's SE1 postcode contains some of London's most varied period housing. Victorian terraces line the streets of Bermondsey and Walworth. Georgian townhouses stand near Borough Market and the Thames. Further south towards Elephant & Castle and Walworth, the housing stock shifts again β€” a mix of periods and property types, many with original timber windows still worth restoring.

Conservation Areas protect much of the borough's architectural character β€” Bermondsey Street, Borough High Street and the riverside streets among them. Original sash windows are part of what makes these properties worth owning.

Hartwell Sash works throughout Southwark, repairing and restoring original windows on all property types. We understand what these windows need β€” and how to keep them working properly for years to come.

What we do β€”
done properly

Every service carried out with care and precision

01

Draught Proofing

Cold draughts and outside noise reduced significantly β€” without changing the appearance of your windows. We replace staff bead and parting bead with precision brush pile seals and fit a brush seal at the meeting rail.

Inspection Sashes removed Brush pile beads fitted Meeting rail sealed Re-hung & tested
Draught proofing and careful like-for-like repairs are often possible without changing the appearance of the window. For listed buildings, flats or properties with specific restrictions, we recommend checking consent requirements before work begins.
02

Sash Cord Replacement

Windows that slam shut or won't stay open β€” fixed properly. We replace both sash cords on both sides and rebalance both sashes as standard. One visit, done properly.

Staff beads removed Both sashes out Pulleys oiled Re-hung & balanced
We replace both cords on both sides as standard β€” not just the broken one. Both wear at the same rate.
03

Glass Replacement

Cracked, broken or misted panes replaced carefully β€” preserving the original timber frame. Heritage glass available for Conservation Areas throughout Southwark.

Free survey Glass sourced to spec Carefully removed New glass fitted Putty finished
04

Timber Repair & Repainting

Rotting timber repaired, not replaced wherever possible. Proximity to the Thames means Southwark properties are particularly susceptible to moisture damage β€” we address the cause as well as the symptom.

Full inspection Damaged timber cut back Epoxy rebuild Primed & finished Ironmongery replaced
05

Slimline Double Glazing Upgrade

Upgrade single glazing to slimline double glaze units β€” fitted within the existing frame, preserving the original look entirely. Better insulation, less noise, no change to the character of your property.

Frame assessed Rebate cut Slimline units fitted Rebalanced Finished & painted
12mm slimline units with argon gas filling β€” designed to retain slim heritage-style sightlines, with significantly better thermal performance. Often considered for period properties and conservation areas where the original appearance must be retained. Suitability depends on the property and local restrictions.
06

Full Sash Replacement

When a window is genuinely beyond saving β€” we supply and fit heritage timber sash windows made to match the original design of your property. Not uPVC. Timber, made properly.

Free assessment Timber sashes to measure Box frame checked Fitted & balanced Glazed & painted
We always try to repair before we replace. Replacement is only recommended when genuinely necessary.
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"Nick replaced broken sash cords quickly and efficiently. Very tidy work β€” wouldn't hesitate to book again."

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"Outstanding craftsmanship. You can tell this is done by someone who really cares about the work."

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"Clear communication and fast work β€” exactly what you want. Arrived on time, left everything spotless."

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Conservation Areas & Listed Buildings

Working in
Southwark's
protected streets

Much of Southwark sits within designated Conservation Areas. Original sash windows are considered part of the architectural heritage these areas exist to protect.

In many cases, draught proofing, cord replacement and careful like-for-like repairs can be carried out without changing the appearance of the window. For listed buildings, flats, replacement work or properties under specific restrictions, we always recommend checking the correct consent requirements before work begins.

✦ Grade II Listed Borough Market Bermondsey Street Borough High Street Tooley Street London Bridge Elephant & Castle Walworth Peckham

Free survey
in Southwark

We visit your property, assess every window and give you an honest quote β€” no call-out fee, no obligation, no pressure. We aim to respond the same day.