Real timber windows where your house needs them
Old Oxted, Limpsfield, Godstone and the villages around them
Painted timber casements and box sashes for listed buildings, protected houses and anyone who simply loves wood.
When timber is the right answer
Timber is the traditional material for the cottages of Old Oxted, Limpsfield and Godstone, and for many listed buildings it is the only material the council will accept. Some owners choose it for the feel of the wood and the depth of a painted finish.
Depending on the building, there can be rules on the glass you're allowed and on the exact layout of the glazing bars. That applies to listed buildings, to many houses in conservation areas and to any covered by an Article 4 direction. It's best to check with the council first, and Oxted Windows can help you through that process.
Casements and sashes
Timber casements
Flush casements with traditional joints, glazing bars where the house has them and hand-painted finishes. Real timber costs noticeably more than timber-look uPVC, so it is worth being sure your house needs it.
Timber box sashes
Made to the proportions of the original, with the horns, meeting rails and bar pattern copied. Timber sashes start from £2,650 installed per window.
Looking after timber
Painted timber wants its first repaint after about three years and regular repainting after that. That job falls to the homeowner, because the installer doesn't offer a repainting service. If you want timber's look without the upkeep, woodgrain uPVC or a flush aluminium casement may be the better fit, where the planning allows.
Ask what your house is allowed at a free home visit.
Repair first, then replace
On a listed building, sound historic windows are normally repaired rather than replaced, and any change needs listed building consent. Slim secondary glazing fitted inside is often allowed and makes a big difference to warmth; the market range is £450 to £1,200 per window, supplied and fitted.
Check whether a building is listed on the National Heritage List for England, and ask Tandridge District Council about conservation areas and Article 4 directions. We can help you gather what the council needs.
What timber windows cost
Every price is worked out for your house. It depends on the sizes of the windows, how many there are and where they sit, the access, and the materials, colours and hardware you choose. Book a free home visit and you'll have an exact price for your job.
Most windows are priced from standard products. A few have to be made specially for the house, such as an unusual shape or a curved bay, and those cost more because each one is a one-off.
We're happy to quote for a single window. Three or more windows make up a day's work at the normal rate, while a single window carries a call-out charge on top.
Book a visit and talk through timber for your house.
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