Sash Window Replacement
by Mortice & Green
At Mortice & Green, we provide specialist sash window replacement services for homeowners across London who require beautifully crafted timber windows that respect the character of their property. Established in 1994, our family-run business has over 30 years of experience manufacturing and installing bespoke sash windows for Victorian, Georgian and Edwardian homes, as well as listed buildings and properties within conservation areas. Every replacement window is individually handcrafted in our independent workshop using premium-quality hardwood, allowing us to recreate the original appearance while delivering outstanding durability, security and energy efficiency. From your initial survey through to installation, all work is carried out by our experienced in-house joiners, ensuring exceptional craftsmanship and a personal service throughout.
Bespoke Timber Sash Windows Made to Match Your Home
No two period properties are the same, which is why every sash window we manufacture is made to order rather than mass produced. Our skilled craftsmen carefully replicate the original proportions, mouldings, glazing bars and detailing to ensure your new windows blend seamlessly with the character of your home.
Where existing windows have deteriorated beyond economical repair due to extensive timber decay, structural movement or years of neglected maintenance, replacement is often the most practical long-term solution. Our bespoke timber sash windows retain the traditional elegance of the originals while benefiting from modern manufacturing techniques and premium hardwood construction designed to withstand the British climate.
Whether you require a single replacement window or a complete property installation, we take pride in producing windows that not only look authentic but also operate smoothly and reliably for decades to come.
Traditional Appearance with Modern Performance
Replacing ageing sash windows offers far more than an aesthetic improvement. Modern timber sash windows provide excellent thermal performance, improved security and greater day-to-day comfort, all while maintaining the architectural integrity of your property.
Our replacement sash windows can be manufactured with slimline double glazing where appropriate, improving insulation and helping reduce energy bills without compromising the traditional appearance of the frames. Precision manufacturing also eliminates common problems such as sticking sashes, rattling frames, draughts and poor alignment, resulting in windows that open effortlessly and close securely.
For listed buildings and conservation areas, we work closely with homeowners to produce replacement windows that meet local planning requirements wherever possible. Our extensive experience with heritage properties allows us to recommend the most appropriate solution while preserving the original style and character of the building.
Every replacement sash window is carefully installed by our own experienced team and backed by an industry-leading 25-year guarantee, giving you complete confidence in your investment.
Why Choose Mortice & Green?
Since 1994, Mortice & Green has earned a reputation as one of London’s trusted specialists in timber sash windows. Our philosophy has always been simple: preserve original windows whenever possible and only recommend replacement when it genuinely offers the best long-term outcome.
Every survey is carried out by one of the company proprietors, ensuring you receive honest, expert advice based on decades of practical experience. Unlike many national companies, we never subcontract our work. From manufacturing to installation, every stage is completed by our own highly skilled craftsmen, allowing us to maintain consistently high standards.
Because we manufacture our windows in our own independent workshop, we have complete control over quality, materials and finishing. This enables us to produce bespoke hardwood sash windows that faithfully replicate original designs while delivering outstanding longevity, performance and value for money.
Heritage Properties Across London
For more than three decades, we’ve helped homeowners preserve some of London’s most beautiful period properties. Our work can be seen on elegant Georgian townhouses, Victorian terraces, Edwardian family homes and architecturally significant listed buildings.
We regularly undertake sash window replacement projects throughout:
- Kensington
- Chelsea
- Fulham
- Wimbledon
- Hampstead
- Islington
- Hackney
- Notting Hill
- Mayfair
- Belgravia
- Putney
Our expertise also extends across Central, West, North West, North and South West London, where we’re frequently asked to replace original timber sash windows in conservation areas and heritage properties.
If your property is located elsewhere in Greater London, we’d still be delighted to hear from you. Our surveyors travel throughout the capital and can advise on the most suitable replacement solution for your home, regardless of location.
How Much Does Sash Window Replacement Cost?
Every sash window replacement project is unique, so the cost depends on several factors, including the size of the windows, the design, glazing specification and whether bespoke detailing is required to match the original joinery.
Your quotation will take into account:
- The number of windows being replaced.
- Window dimensions and opening configuration.
- Hardwood or specialist timber requirements.
- Double glazing or slimline glazing options.
- Heritage and conservation requirements.
- Decorative mouldings and bespoke joinery details.
We provide free, no-obligation surveys throughout London, allowing us to inspect your existing windows and offer honest recommendations. In many cases, we may advise refurbishment instead of replacement if the original windows can be successfully restored. However, where replacement is the most appropriate solution, our bespoke timber sash windows provide a long-lasting investment that enhances both the appearance and value of your property while preserving its period charm for generations to come.
Frequently Asked Questions
When should I replace rather than repair my sash windows?
Replacement is recommended when the existing sash window frames are structurally compromised beyond practical repair - typically where rot has penetrated deeply into the main frame members, the sill, or the pulley stiles; where previous repairs have been carried out multiple times and the frame integrity is poor; or where the windows are not original period examples and hold no heritage value worth preserving. Mortice & Green provides an honest assessment of every window and will only recommend replacement where it is genuinely the better long-term option.
What replacement sash windows does Mortice & Green manufacture?
We manufacture bespoke replacement sash windows in hardwood - primarily English and European oak - to match the proportions, profiles, and style of the original windows they replace. All our replacement windows are manufactured with slimline double glazing as standard, providing improved thermal performance while retaining the period appearance. We can match virtually any original profile from drawings or from the existing window.
How long do replacement sash windows from Mortice & Green last?
Hardwood sash windows manufactured and installed to a high standard have an expected lifespan of 60 to 80 years or more with appropriate maintenance - primarily periodic repainting. Oak is an exceptional timber for external joinery with natural durability and dimensional stability. Mortice & Green's windows are made to the same quality standards that produced the original Victorian and Edwardian sash windows that are still in service across London today.
Can Mortice & Green match the profile of my existing original sash windows exactly?
Yes. We measure and record the exact moulding profiles, sash dimensions, glass sizes, and glazing bar configurations of the existing windows before manufacturing replacements. Where we are replacing a full window rather than just the sashes, we can also match the box frame, pulley positions, and architrave details. Our aim is to produce a replacement that is indistinguishable from the original.
Do replacement sash windows require planning permission in London?
In most cases, replacing like-for-like in similar materials does not require planning permission under permitted development rights. However, in conservation areas and on listed buildings, replacing original sash windows - even with sympathetically designed reproductions - may require planning consent or listed building consent from the local authority. Mortice & Green advises on all consent requirements as part of our free survey.










