Rotten sash windows looking to bankrupt me! (London)

[rossyl]

Hi Guys,

I have 4 sash windows in 2 frames, they go into a mansard roof. The frames and the sashes are rotting. Being 3 floors up, this also is on the brink, or in, scaffolding territory.

There are 4 x 900mm x 1600mm sash windows in two frames.

The exterior wood of the frame need replacing, as do many parts of the sash windows; the glazing bars, meeting rail and bottom rail all require replacing I think.

The quotes i have received so far have been very very high, and all are for replace rather than refurb (I would be more keen to refurb). Companies that have quoted are: Sash Window Workshop, Original Box Sash Window Company, Scope Exteriors and Greenwich Joinery - with quotes from £6.5k to £12k!

Is there any way to refurb them, and what would you think is a reasonable cost?

Thanks all, really hope i can get some advice (FYI I'm in North London)
Ross

Here are some pics, showing the interior, close up of a sash, the frame, and an exterior shot of the windows.

 

[russellandsons]

07939 497 538 david howe sash windows extremely high quality of work and not too expensive give them a try

 

[spacey3]

I did a few sash window specifications in the past we have them made abroad by a company either in European Oak for HW or Siberian Pine for SW.

We didn't get anything from here because of the cost, a window made and delivered fully assembled, primed and painted to us was only €400 compared to £900 in the UK. If you are comfortable removing the old sash and placing in a completed unit this is the best way to go.