Sash window painting in Sandy
Most of Sandy was built after 1965, so sash windows are less common here than in places with older housing. Where they do survive, the paint is what keeps water out of the joints and bottom rails.
Graham checks each window at the visit and lists them individually in the quotation, so you can tackle the weather-facing ones first.
What we do, and who does the joinery
We scrape back flaking paint, sand with Mirka dust-free sanders, fill cracks and open joints, prime bare timber and finish in eggshell or satin. Sashes are worked up and down so they still slide.
Broken cords, rotten sections and replacement sashes are carpentry, handled by our carpenter alongside the painting. Listed and conservation-area homes should check window colour rules with Central Bedfordshire Council. Doors and skirtings can be done at the same time; see woodwork in Sandy.
Sandy at a glance
- 28 milesby road from our Landbeach base, about 44 minutesOSRM routing
- 13%of properties were built before 1919VOA Council Tax stock
- 51listed buildingsHistoric England
- 1conservation arealocal council
- 31%are terracedCensus 2021
- 5%date from 1919 to 1939VOA Council Tax stock
How we approach sash window restoration
Each sash is scraped to a sound edge and dust-free sanded, which matters where older layers may contain lead. Joints and cracks are filled, sills get extra sealing, bare wood is primed with Zinsser, then undercoat and two finish coats. A thin line onto the glass seals the putty, and windows are eased before we leave each evening. The full method, products and FAQs are on our sash window restoration page.