Sash Window Restoration Turvey
Handcrafted Repairs from your Local Specialists at Lodge Farm.
Sash Window Restoration Turvey
Turvey is home. Based just up the road at Lodge Farm, we understand the specific needs of the village’s stone-built heritage. From the Grade II listed cottages near the War Memorial to the larger estates towards the bridge, these properties require a neighbor’s care, not just a contractor’s quote.
We are just around the corner.
Because our workshop is local, we can survey your property, repair your sashes, and reinstall them with minimal disruption to your daily life.
“My cottage has stone surrounds. Does this make restoration difficult?”
It requires a different approach to standard brick houses, but we are used to it. Turvey’s limestone cottages often have sashes set deep into the stone. Because we know these buildings inside out, we use specific care when doing any work to ensure the surrounding stonework is never disturbed.
“Since you are based at Lodge Farm, do you charge for surveys in the village?”
Never. For our neighbors in Turvey (MK43), surveys are always complimentary. Because we are just around the corner, we can often pop round on the same day or evening to take a look at a stuck sash or a rattle that’s bothering you, without the formal “sales visit” feel.
“I live near the River Ouse and the damp is an issue. Will draught-proofing help?”
Yes. The damp in Turvey often comes from cold air meeting warm glass. Our discreet draught-proofing system (routed into the timber bead) stops that cold airflow. This not only keeps the room warmer but significantly reduces the condensation that sits on the glass in the mornings. But remember, Ventilation is a key element on this type of buildings.
“My property is Grade II Listed. Can you double glaze it?”
In Turvey’s conservation area, replacing original glass with thick double glazing is rarely permitted. Instead, we focus on Restoration and Draught Proofing, which delivers 70% of the thermal efficiency of new windows while keeping the Conservation Officer happy. For specific cases, we can discuss ultra-thin vacuum glass (Fineo) which is sometimes approved.
Draught Proofing Stone Cottages
Turvey homes can be draughty, especially near the river. We install a discreet brush-pile system into the timber staff beads. This seals the gap to stop the cold air, reduces noise from the A428, and stops the rattles—all without changing the look of your sash window restoration Turvey project.
Stuck Sashes?
If your windows are painted shut or the cords have snapped, we can help. We dismantle the box, service the pulleys, rebalance the iron weights, and install new waxed cotton cords so your windows glide as smoothly as the day they were built.
Rot Repair & Sills
Water often sits on the sills of stone-surround windows. We don’t just patch this with filler. We cut out the rotten timber and splice in durable hardwood (Accoya or Sapele) using traditional joinery methods for a repair that lasts decades.
Our Restoration Process at Lodge Farm
Being based in the village means we approach things differently. We don’t employ high-pressure sales tactics; we offer honest advice from a neighbor.
- The Local Survey: We pop round (free of charge for MK43) to inspect the timber condition.
- The Workshop: We carefully remove your sashes and take them to our workshop at Lodge Farm.
- The Restoration: We strip the paint, repair the rot, and install the draught-proofing away from your home to keep the dust down.
- Re-installation: We return your windows, fully finished and gliding perfectly.
Ready to discuss your Sash Window Restoration Turvey project?
and arrange your local survey today.