Timber Window Repairs in Pimlico, London SW1

 

Pimlico’s distinctive grid of stucco-fronted terraces, mansion blocks and garden squares is instantly recognisable. Many of these elegant buildings still retain their original timber sash and casement windows – one of the key details that gives Pimlico its charm. With age, traffic, and weather, those windows can start to struggle: peeling paint, soft or rotten cills, rattling panes, sticking sashes and cold draughts. That doesn’t automatically mean you need to replace them. In most cases, specialist timber window repairs will restore their performance and keep your façade looking authentic.

 

At Sash Restoration London, we provide expert timber window repairs in Pimlico and the wider SW1 area, working on everything from single flats to entire mansion blocks.

 

Why Repair Timber Windows in Pimlico?

 

Pimlico is heavily conservation-led. Original windows are central to the area’s character – and replacing them with modern units can damage both appearance and value.

 

Repair and restoration give you:

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• Preserved stucco-fronted aesthetics
  Keep original glazing bars, profiles and sight-lines that fit the terrace rhythm.

• Improved comfort and energy efficiency
  Discreet draught-proofing and sealing reduce heat loss and cold air.

• Better value over time
  Good joinery repairs routinely outlast cheap replacement windows.

• Planning-friendly solutions
  Repair is usually favoured by conservation officers and managing estates.

• Lower environmental impact
  Reusing existing timber is more sustainable than wholesale replacement.

 

Our philosophy is simple: salvage and strengthen the original windows wherever it’s sensible and safe to do so.

Our Timber Window Repair Services in Pimlico

 

Sash Window Overhauls

Common issues in Pimlico’s tall sashes include painted-shut windows, snapping cords and sliding that’s heavy or uneven.

 

We:

• Free paint-bound sashes

• Replace cords and service pulleys

• Rebalance weights for smooth travel

• Adjust locks and catches for secure closure

 

Frame, Cill & Rail Timber Repairs

Water and trapped moisture often attack cills and lower rails. Our joiners:

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• Cut out decayed timber precisely

• Splice in matching hardwood sections

• Treat surrounding timber to stabilise and protect

 

The result is a structurally sound frame that still looks original.

 

Draught-Proofing for Stucco Terraces & Mansion Blocks

Pimlico properties can be exposed and breezy. We install low-visibility brush seals and perimeter draught-proofing that:

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• Reduce draughts and rattles

• Improve acoustic comfort

• Leave elevations and sight-lines unchanged

 

Ideal for properties facing Lupus Street, St George’s Square, Belgrave Road and Grosvenor Road.

 

Glazing Repairs & Slimline Upgrades

 

We:

• Replace cracked, chipped or loose panes

• Match putty lines and glazing patterns

• Offer slimline heritage double glazing (where permitted) to improve thermal performance.

 

Painting & Protective Finishes

Once repairs are complete, we:

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• Prepare, sand and fill damaged surfaces

• Prime exposed timber

• Apply durable, breathable topcoats in estate- or client-approved colours

 

This protects the joinery and brings façades back to their best.

 

Mansion Block Near St George’s Square

A leaseholder in a stucco-fronted block had draughty, flaking sash windows and soft timber at several cills.

 

Works:

• Splice-repaired cills and failing lower rails

• Renewed sash cords and serviced pulleys

• Installed full draught-proofing

• Repainted all external timber in matching off-white

 

Result:
Warmer rooms, quieter interiors and windows that look original but perform like new, all within freeholder and block-management requirements.

 

Who We Work With in Pimlico

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• Leaseholders and flat owners in mansion blocks

• Freeholders and estate managers overseeing entire buildings

• Owners of stucco-fronted townhouses and mews

• Architects, surveyors and project managers on refurbishment schemes

 

We’re used to coordinating with managing agents, RTMs and resident committees.

 

Why Choose Sash Restoration London

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• Deep experience with Pimlico’s architecture and conservation expectations

• Skilled joiners and decorators focused purely on period windows

• Fully insured, professional teams used to working in occupied buildings

• Transparent, itemised proposals with phasing options for complex blocks

• Workmanship guarantees and clear aftercare guidance

 

Our goal is for your windows to look as if they’ve always been there – just in much better condition.

 

Our Process

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1. Survey & Discussion – We inspect your windows, listen to your concerns and note any management or planning constraints.

2. Detailed Quote – Itemised, with essential and optional improvements clearly separated.

3. Restoration Work – Joinery, sash overhauls, draught-proofing, glazing and painting.

4. Quality Checks – Operation, sealing and finish reviewed window by window.

5. Handover – We provide maintenance tips and written guarantees.

 

Pimlico Timber Window FAQs

 

Do you work on whole mansion blocks?
Yes. We can plan phased works across multiple flats and stair cores, coordinating with managing agents.

 

Will repairs change the look of the façade?
Our work is designed to be visually sympathetic. We match profiles, colours and glazing lines to maintain street consistency.

 

Can you help with very rotten windows?
Often yes. We’ll give honest advice – if something really is beyond repair, we’ll say so, but most frames can be saved.

 

Do your repairs help with road noise?
Draught-proofing and, where allowed, slimline glazing can noticeably reduce noise from nearby routes.

Service Area

 

We cover Pimlico SW1, including:

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• St George’s Square

• Warwick Square

• Belgrave Road

• Lupus Street & Grosvenor Road

• Tachbrook Estate borders

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Give your Pimlico property the level of care it deserves.

Call: 02076093012
Email: info@sashrestorationlondon.com

Arrange a timber window survey in Pimlico and receive a clear, itemised proposal.