Sash window restoration & repainting in Fareham
Most sash windows we see in Fareham still have their crown glass and original beadwork. The right sequence matters: ease the sashes first, address any weight-cord or parting-bead wear, then move to controlled burn-off, resin repair and a breathable topcoat rather than blanket-filling failing timber.
Sash character across Fareham
Mix of 1980s–2000s commercial units at Segensworth, modern Whiteley village retail and apartments, plus Victorian terraces along West Street.
Audience: Owners of Victorian, Georgian and Edwardian properties with original box-sash or timber casement windows.
Once we've seen the frames we can split the schedule into cosmetic repaints, resin repairs and full-splice items, and price each one on its own merits.
Practical decisions before a firm quote
Colour matching to existing external palettes on terraces / conservation stock
Whether the property sits in a conservation area with painted-timber conditions
Age of the sash cords and whether re-cording is included
Condition of the box lining and pulleys behind the architraves
Whether existing paint contains lead — we test and follow HSE removal guidance
Where the technique has been proven
- Splice-repair experience on cills, lower rails and astragal bars
- Conservation-area jobs run with permitted colour palettes and breathable specs
- Lead-safe removal practice with HSE-compliant containment
- Coordinated with local joiners where full frame renewal is needed
From strip-back to breathable topcoat
Adjacent towns we service the same week
Segensworth one-way system and Whiteley shared parking shape our deliveries — we book in via park management before mobilising.
- Portchester
- Titchfield
- Segensworth
- Locks Heath
- Park Gate
- Catisfield
Sash restoration — common questions
Will the sashes still open smoothly afterwards?
Yes — easing the sashes and freeing the meeting rails is part of the scope, not an extra. We test every sash before we sign the work off.
Do you supply a breathable paint spec?
For period sashes we use a breathable primer and a flexible acrylic-alkyd or linseed-emulsion topcoat rather than a modern rigid gloss that traps moisture.
How long does a whole-house sash repaint take?
A typical semi with 8–10 sashes runs 5–8 working days including preparation. Full restoration with splice repairs adds 2–4 days per elevation.
Do you work in conservation areas?
Regularly — we follow local colour guidance, use breathable systems and coordinate with the conservation officer when the works require notification.
Other Fareham services worth considering
From survey to per-window quote
Once we've seen the frames we can split the schedule into cosmetic repaints, resin repairs and full-splice items, and price each one on its own merits.
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