Sash windows in Walthamstow

The housing in Walthamstow is largely Victorian and Edwardian terraces, Warner flats and 1930s houses. Victorian and Edwardian terraces often have two-over-two or one-over-one sashes with horns, and matching that pattern exactly keeps the front elevation consistent with neighbouring houses.

In mansion blocks, sash replacement is often controlled by the freeholder or managing agent, so get written approval of the glazing pattern and material before ordering. Some 1920s houses have sash windows alongside bays, so note whether the bay sashes slide or are fixed before deciding how closely to match the original arrangement.

Around the Village, Orford Road and Lloyd Park the terraces keep much of their Victorian detail, and Waltham Forest has conservation areas where window styles matter. Elsewhere, kitchen extensions with bifold or sliding doors and new front doors with stained-glass style panels are the jobs we are asked about most.

Sliding sash windows open vertically and give period homes their familiar look, with balanced sashes, horns and glazing bars. We make replacement sash windows to match original proportions, suiting owners of Victorian, Edwardian and Georgian properties who want better insulation and security without losing traditional character.

• Traditional look with modern weather sealing
• Matched to original proportions and glazing bars
• Fewer draughts and rattles than worn originals

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