Original Windows…how much is it going to cost me to avoid UPVC

[dabchick88]

So looking at a house that needs a complete haul over…would need at least 6 new wooden sash windows, one being a bay. You might be able to renovate them (don't know enough to know if this would be possible). I love the look of them as they suit the victorian property but I have a feeling this would cost a fortune and everyone else seems to be putting in the UPVC. Anyone stuck with wood? How much did they set you back? Really would be loathed to replace with upvc…...

I've just had 5 renovated and it cost around £3200 to do all five, including replacing cracked glass panes, replacing one rotten sill, draft proofing, painting, new locks and brass fittings. They look beautiful.

That wasn't the cheapest quote - some were cheaper but required you to arrange your own decoration (painting) separately.

Thanks cunningplan101. That isn't as bad as I had imagined. I presume they are all still single glazed. Do you find that adequate now you have draft proofed. Do you mind me asking if you used a large company - and where they are based?

Where are you OP? We had our Victorian sash windows overhauled by a small local firm a couple of years ago. Can't find the exact quote, but it was approx £1500 to do 8 windows (2 bays plus 2 others). Included unsticking the ones which were painted shut, draught-proofing, painting (inside and out), replacing a few cracked panes, replacing cords where necessary and fitting limiters to the one in DTD's room.

Money well spent - they look lovely, don't rattle and aren't letting in a gale. All still single-glazed, even still have some panes of ripply original glass. We have thick curtains and it has been fine (YMMV depending on what you consider a decent indoor temperature) even in the depths of winter.

We are just about to have our windows replaced with wood frames. Triple glazed units.

We live in a 1930's semi, and are having ones more in keeping with the character of the house. For 1 large bay, plus 7 other windows (varying in size from about a foot x 2 foot, to 6 foot x 5 foot) we are paying just over 7000 pounds. This includes painting, and replacing all the internal sills.

TheElementsSong we are in Berkshire

Ah, I'm afraid we are in Midlands otherwise would recommend the guys we used!

Hi OP I'm in London and I used a small local firm. I imagine it'd be cheaper outside of London. Still single glazed as I wanted to keep the old glass and give the draft proofing a chance. Will see how it goes over the winter! They open really easily now which is good for the summer.

Hi OP I'm in London and I used a small local firm. I imagine it'd be cheaper outside of London. Still single glazed as I wanted to keep the old glass and give the draft proofing a chance. Will see how it goes over the winter! They open really easily now which is good for the summer.

Hi
The elements song
I'm in the West Midlands and still looking for a company may I have your recommendations please!

TIA!