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Box sash window specialist · Essex & Suffolk

Sash windows repaired & restored

Sticking, rattling or letting the cold in? Traditional box sash window repairs across Essex and Suffolk, including Maldon and Colchester, by a local joiner with over 40 years’ experience.

Free, no-obligation quotes
Six-over-six box sash window restored by Chapman’s Carpentry, Essex
What Shaun does

Repair, don’t replace

Most old sash windows don’t need replacing, just proper care. Repairing keeps the original timber and character, and usually costs far less than new.

Box sash repairs

Sticking, broken sash cords, loose beads and rattles put right.

Refurbishment

Rotten sections cut out and spliced with new timber, then primed and painted.

Full overhaul

Sashes out, re-corded, re-weighted, eased and refitted, so they run smoothly again.

Draught proofing

Discreet brush seals that keep the cold and rattles out without spoiling the look.

Wooden window repairs

Casements and other timber windows, repaired properly rather than replaced.

Our work

Before & after

Rotten corner post on a bay window before repair
The same bay corner rebuilt and painted
Bay window: rotten corner cut out and rebuilt in new timber
Arched sash stripped back with broken glazing bars
The arched sash re-jointed, primed and painted
Arched sash: re-jointed, new glazing bars, repainted
New sash frame glued up in the workshop
The finished sash, painted and ready to fit
Made to match: a new sash built in the workshop
Why Chapman’s
40+ years
A time-served joiner. Old houses are his speciality.
Free quotes
A visit, an honest opinion and a clear price. No obligation.
Local & family run
You deal with Shaun from first call to final coat.
Period & listed homes
Original timber kept wherever possible. Care taken with character.
How it works
  1. 1
    Get in touch
    Call, text or email. Tell Shaun what the windows are doing.
  2. 2
    Free visit & quote
    He takes a look and gives you a straight answer and a clear price.
  3. 3
    Windows sorted
    Repaired, draught-proofed and running like they should.
Common questions

Sash window questions, answered

Is it cheaper to repair sash windows than replace them?

Usually, yes. Most old sash windows only need new cords, some timber repairs and draught proofing. Repairing keeps the original windows, which also matters for listed homes and conservation areas.

Can you draught-proof sash windows without replacing them?

Yes. Discreet brush seals are fitted into the frame and beads. They cut draughts and rattles while keeping the original look.

Do you work on listed and period properties?

Yes. Shaun has over 40 years’ experience with period and listed homes, and repairs like-for-like wherever possible.

Which areas do you cover?

Essex and Suffolk, including Maldon, Colchester and the surrounding towns and villages. Not sure if you’re in the area? Just ask.

Are quotes free?

Yes. Shaun will visit, take a look and give you a clear, no-obligation price.

Free, no-obligation quotes

Call Shaun and he’ll sort it

07770 079517 shaun.chapman505@gmail.com
Covering Essex & Suffolk. Not sure if you’re in the area? Just ask.