Replacement sash windows

Georgiejoe

I live in a victorian terraced house. The sash windows have been replaced with single glazed, wooden framed, casement windows and the central mullions have been removed. It looks as though the boxes are still in situ. We would like to replace the windows at the front with double glazed sash windows and replace the missing mullions. This would vastly improve the look of our property as all of our neighbours have their original sash windows. There are 2 6ft x 7ft windows and a small one prob about 2ft x 7ft. We are going to replace the back ones with upvc casement to keep costs down.

So, is it possible to put sash windows back in when they have been removed and replaced with casement? Is it possible to replace the stone mullion? And is this likely to be costly?

Thanks

keyfob

Yes is the probably answer to all those questions.

It is possible to replace he sash windows and the stone mullions.

However, the sash windows will have to be purpose made as the glazing bars will not have a deep enough rebate to take double glazed units that are normally fitted with a glazing bead on the outside.

You might be lucky and find stone mullions at an architectural salvage yard, then you'll need a mason or a good bricklayer to fit them for you as they will need to be dowelled to the existing structure.

As to the cost....well, it wont be cheap. I would allow £1000-£1500 per window.

It will look good though.

Owain_Moneysaver

Yes. Yes. Not cheap but hopefully it will add to the character and value of the property. You may be able to replace with reconstituted stone mullions rather than real stone.

keyfob

You could of course get a stone mullion made in reconstituted stone.

Hope this helps.

theGrinch

last year I replaced UPVC windows with sash windows as per the original style of the house including the mullions, which look like stone but were in fact turned hardwood. Windows had georgian bars and curved meeting rails.

The windows took 10 weeks to make, including boxes for 8 windows. Quotes varied from £4000 to £650 per window. After 4-years and over 100 different companies I finally chose a FENSA registered joinery that needed the work as much as I loved the windows.

moral of the story its definitely possible but shop around and then shop around again.

Georgiejoe

Great thanks everyone.

Now, what sort of companies am I best to approach do you think? When we were thinking of getting the windows done before we were going to just replace with upvc and had a couple of the big companies over but they were here for hours and I cant be bothered with all the sales rubbish. Would small ordinary window firms do sash windows? Would this be best?

If anyone can recommend any specific people that would be great, I am in Derby.

Thanks

theGrinch

you need joinery workshops and those that specialise in windows, staircases etc. try yell. I would aim for £700 per window softwood and a bit more for hardwood. it may take 5 to 10 estimates. usually they will give you an idea on photos and measurements