{"id":726,"date":"2026-04-08T17:44:10","date_gmt":"2026-04-08T16:44:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/goldenratiowindows.co.uk\/blog\/?p=726"},"modified":"2026-04-29T22:34:50","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T21:34:50","slug":"sash-window-repair-vs-replacement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/goldenratiowindows.co.uk\/blog\/sash-window-repair-vs-replacement\/","title":{"rendered":"Sash Window Repair vs Replacement"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"726\" class=\"elementor elementor-726\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3af0a77 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3af0a77\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 \n\t\tdata-interaction-id=\"3c55211\" \n\t\tclass=\"h2-small e-heading-base\" \n\t\t \n\t\tdata-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"3c55211\"\n\t>\n\t\n\t\t\tSash Window Repair vs Replacement: Costs, Benefits &amp; What\u2019s Best for Your London Home\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 \n\t\tdata-interaction-id=\"9ed2d7a\" \n\t\tclass=\"h2-small e-9ed2d7a-31524d9 e-heading-base\" \n\t\t \n\t\tdata-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"9ed2d7a\"\n\t>\n\t\n\t\t\tUnderstandin when its best to repair or replace your sash windows.\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p-content e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"15b82b4\"  data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"15b82b4\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBefore we decide or make our choice between sash window repair vs sash window replacement, it is important to understand their condition.<br><br>Once of our professional sash window specialists will give you a professional assessment to give you all the information you need.<br><br>Our specialists with fully assess wether your sash windows have minor problems, this may include broken cords, or more severe problems such as rotting timber and\/or warping. 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While they add timeless character, they can also suffer from wear and tear over time.<br><br>Our restoration experts specialize in all <a target=\"_self\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenratiowindows.co.uk\/blog\/sash-window-styles\/\" id=\"e-mnz1c2e0-rw3w58z\">sash window styles<\/a>, ensuring that whether we repair or replace, the original aesthetic of your London home remains untouched.\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 \n\t\tdata-interaction-id=\"cab6e14\" \n\t\tclass=\"h3-small e-heading-base\" \n\t\t \n\t\tdata-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"cab6e14\"\n\t>\n\t\n\t\t\tSigns that your sash windows may need attention include:\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2e94ba7 elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"2e94ba7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul 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timber<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-far-dot-circle\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 56c110.532 0 200 89.451 200 200 0 110.532-89.451 200-200 200-110.532 0-200-89.451-200-200 0-110.532 89.451-200 200-200m0-48C119.033 8 8 119.033 8 256s111.033 248 248 248 248-111.033 248-248S392.967 8 256 8zm0 168c-44.183 0-80 35.817-80 80s35.817 80 80 80 80-35.817 80-80-35.817-80-80-80z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Condensation between glass panes<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-far-dot-circle\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 56c110.532 0 200 89.451 200 200 0 110.532-89.451 200-200 200-110.532 0-200-89.451-200-200 0-110.532 89.451-200 200-200m0-48C119.033 8 8 119.033 8 256s111.033 248 248 248 248-111.033 248-248S392.967 8 256 8zm0 168c-44.183 0-80 35.817-80 80s35.817 80 80 80 80-35.817 80-80-35.817-80-80-80z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Increased outside noise<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"e-96f1ea2-94a61cf p-content e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"96f1ea2\"  data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"96f1ea2\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIf your windows are no longer performing as they should, you may be wondering:\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p-content e-77988c8-e747561 e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"77988c8\"  data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"77988c8\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tShould you repair your sash windows or replace them entirely?\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p-content e-582ebb4-8dab241 e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"582ebb4\"  data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"582ebb4\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIn this guide, we break down the <strong>costs, benefits, and key differences<\/strong>\u2014so you can make the right decision for your home.\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 \n\t\tdata-interaction-id=\"1ffbe02\" \n\t\tclass=\"h2-small e-heading-base\" \n\t\t \n\t\tdata-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"1ffbe02\"\n\t>\n\t\n\t\t\tWhen Should You Repair or Replace Sash Windows?\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p-content e-0083a3d-fb7e3dc e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"0083a3d\"  data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"0083a3d\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBefore deciding, the most important step is assessing the condition of your existing windows.\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p-content e-a716b2e-df5f709 e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"a716b2e\"  data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"a716b2e\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSash Window Repair or Replace?\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p-content e-ffe38db-cd0b9ac e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"ffe38db\"  data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"ffe38db\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t If issues are minor, repair is often enough.<br> If damage is severe, replacement may be the better long-term solution.\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 \n\t\tdata-interaction-id=\"648f5f8\" \n\t\tclass=\"h3-small e-648f5f8-06d35ed e-heading-base\" \n\t\t \n\t\tdata-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"648f5f8\"\n\t>\n\t\n\t\t\tSash Window Repair: Costs &amp; Benefits\n\t\t<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p-content e-050f626-b3bd63f e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"050f626\"  data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"050f626\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSash window repair cost London\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1bc4eb7 elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"1bc4eb7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-far-dot-circle\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 56c110.532 0 200 89.451 200 200 0 110.532-89.451 200-200 200-110.532 0-200-89.451-200-200 0-110.532 89.451-200 200-200m0-48C119.033 8 8 119.033 8 256s111.033 248 248 248 248-111.033 248-248S392.967 8 256 8zm0 168c-44.183 0-80 35.817-80 80s35.817 80 80 80 80-35.817 80-80-35.817-80-80-80z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Basic repairs (cords, alignment): \u00a3150 \u2013 \u00a3300 per window<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-far-dot-circle\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 56c110.532 0 200 89.451 200 200 0 110.532-89.451 200-200 200-110.532 0-200-89.451-200-200 0-110.532 89.451-200 200-200m0-48C119.033 8 8 119.033 8 256s111.033 248 248 248 248-111.033 248-248S392.967 8 256 8zm0 168c-44.183 0-80 35.817-80 80s35.817 80 80 80 80-35.817 80-80-35.817-80-80-80z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Repainting &amp; re-glazing: \u00a3200 \u2013 \u00a3500 per window<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-far-dot-circle\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 56c110.532 0 200 89.451 200 200 0 110.532-89.451 200-200 200-110.532 0-200-89.451-200-200 0-110.532 89.451-200 200-200m0-48C119.033 8 8 119.033 8 256s111.033 248 248 248 248-111.033 248-248S392.967 8 256 8zm0 168c-44.183 0-80 35.817-80 80s35.817 80 80 80 80-35.817 80-80-35.817-80-80-80z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Timber rot repairs: \u00a3400 \u2013 \u00a3800 per window<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 \n\t\tdata-interaction-id=\"c5fb61e\" \n\t\tclass=\"h3-small e-heading-base\" \n\t\t \n\t\tdata-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"c5fb61e\"\n\t>\n\t\n\t\t\tBenefits of Repairing Sash Windows\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p-content e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"d34415c\"  data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"d34415c\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong id=\"e-mnqap9ac-dc9zwq2\">1. Preserve Original Character<\/strong><br>Ideal for period properties and conservation areas across London. <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenratiowindows.co.uk\/repair.html\" id=\"e-mnqap9ac-5w3k52b\">Repairs maintain the original look and charm<\/a>.\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p-content e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"eaf87cb\"  data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"eaf87cb\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong id=\"e-mnqaozrx-zyevlfs\">2. More Cost-Effective<\/strong><br>Repairs are significantly cheaper than <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenratiowindows.co.uk\/replacement.html\" id=\"e-mnqaozrx-2q3ttyr\">full replacements<\/a>\u2014especially for minor issues.\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p-content e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"5c2bbc8\"  data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"5c2bbc8\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>3. Faster Turnaround<\/strong><br>Most repairs can be completed quickly with minimal disruption.\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p-content e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"f9ccdd6\"  data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"f9ccdd6\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>4. Environmentally Friendly<\/strong><br>Restoring existing materials reduces waste and is a more sustainable option.\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 \n\t\tdata-interaction-id=\"bd6cd0c\" \n\t\tclass=\"h3-small e-heading-base\" \n\t\t \n\t\tdata-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"bd6cd0c\"\n\t>\n\t\n\t\t\tWhen Repair is the Best Option\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d3533c6 elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"d3533c6\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-far-dot-circle\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 56c110.532 0 200 89.451 200 200 0 110.532-89.451 200-200 200-110.532 0-200-89.451-200-200 0-110.532 89.451-200 200-200m0-48C119.033 8 8 119.033 8 256s111.033 248 248 248 248-111.033 248-248S392.967 8 256 8zm0 168c-44.183 0-80 35.817-80 80s35.817 80 80 80 80-35.817 80-80-35.817-80-80-80z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Minor damage (cords, glazing, paintwork)<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-far-dot-circle\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 56c110.532 0 200 89.451 200 200 0 110.532-89.451 200-200 200-110.532 0-200-89.451-200-200 0-110.532 89.451-200 200-200m0-48C119.033 8 8 119.033 8 256s111.033 248 248 248 248-111.033 248-248S392.967 8 256 8zm0 168c-44.183 0-80 35.817-80 80s35.817 80 80 80 80-35.817 80-80-35.817-80-80-80z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Frames still structurally sound<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-far-dot-circle\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 56c110.532 0 200 89.451 200 200 0 110.532-89.451 200-200 200-110.532 0-200-89.451-200-200 0-110.532 89.451-200 200-200m0-48C119.033 8 8 119.033 8 256s111.033 248 248 248 248-111.033 248-248S392.967 8 256 8zm0 168c-44.183 0-80 35.817-80 80s35.817 80 80 80 80-35.817 80-80-35.817-80-80-80z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">You want to maintain original features<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-far-dot-circle\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 56c110.532 0 200 89.451 200 200 0 110.532-89.451 200-200 200-110.532 0-200-89.451-200-200 0-110.532 89.451-200 200-200m0-48C119.033 8 8 119.033 8 256s111.033 248 248 248 248-111.033 248-248S392.967 8 256 8zm0 168c-44.183 0-80 35.817-80 80s35.817 80 80 80 80-35.817 80-80-35.817-80-80-80z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Property is listed or in a conservation area<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 \n\t\tdata-interaction-id=\"2ce939b\" \n\t\tclass=\"h3-small e-2ce939b-2e09a16 e-heading-base\" \n\t\t \n\t\tdata-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"2ce939b\"\n\t>\n\t\n\t\t\tSash Window Replacement Cost UK\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5c31b6c elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"5c31b6c\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-pound-sign\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M308 352h-45.495c-6.627 0-12 5.373-12 12v50.848H128V288h84c6.627 0 12-5.373 12-12v-40c0-6.627-5.373-12-12-12h-84v-63.556c0-32.266 24.562-57.086 61.792-57.086 23.658 0 45.878 11.505 57.652 18.849 5.151 3.213 11.888 2.051 15.688-2.685l28.493-35.513c4.233-5.276 3.279-13.005-2.119-17.081C273.124 54.56 236.576 32 187.931 32 106.026 32 48 84.742 48 157.961V224H20c-6.627 0-12 5.373-12 12v40c0 6.627 5.373 12 12 12h28v128H12c-6.627 0-12 5.373-12 12v40c0 6.627 5.373 12 12 12h296c6.627 0 12-5.373 12-12V364c0-6.627-5.373-12-12-12z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Timber sash windows: \u00a31,000 \u2013 \u00a31,500 per window<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-fas-pound-sign\" viewBox=\"0 0 320 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M308 352h-45.495c-6.627 0-12 5.373-12 12v50.848H128V288h84c6.627 0 12-5.373 12-12v-40c0-6.627-5.373-12-12-12h-84v-63.556c0-32.266 24.562-57.086 61.792-57.086 23.658 0 45.878 11.505 57.652 18.849 5.151 3.213 11.888 2.051 15.688-2.685l28.493-35.513c4.233-5.276 3.279-13.005-2.119-17.081C273.124 54.56 236.576 32 187.931 32 106.026 32 48 84.742 48 157.961V224H20c-6.627 0-12 5.373-12 12v40c0 6.627 5.373 12 12 12h28v128H12c-6.627 0-12 5.373-12 12v40c0 6.627 5.373 12 12 12h296c6.627 0 12-5.373 12-12V364c0-6.627-5.373-12-12-12z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Double-glazed timber sash: \u00a31,500 \u2013 \u00a32,000 per window<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 \n\t\tdata-interaction-id=\"1d2b144\" \n\t\tclass=\"h3-small e-heading-base\" \n\t\t \n\t\tdata-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"1d2b144\"\n\t>\n\t\n\t\t\tBenefits of Replacing Sash Windows\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p-content e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"64b95d4\"  data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"64b95d4\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>1. Improved Energy Efficiency<\/strong><br>Modern double or triple glazing reduces heat loss and lowers energy bills.\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p-content e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"faa0c16\"  data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"faa0c16\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>2. Enhanced Security<\/strong><br>New windows come with advanced locking systems for better protection.\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p-content e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"b210873\"  data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"b210873\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>3. Low Maintenance<\/strong><br>No need for frequent repainting or dealing with timber decay.\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p-content e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"80ac55d\"  data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"80ac55d\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>4. Increased Property Value<\/strong><br>Upgraded windows can boost your home\u2019s market appeal.\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p-content e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"6d64987\"  data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"6d64987\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong>5. Custom Design Options<\/strong><br>Choose from a wide range of styles, finishes, and glazing options.\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 \n\t\tdata-interaction-id=\"01ca9f1\" \n\t\tclass=\"h3-small e-heading-base\" \n\t\t \n\t\tdata-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"01ca9f1\"\n\t>\n\t\n\t\t\tWhen Replacement is the Better Choice\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-584dcd3 elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"584dcd3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-far-dot-circle\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 56c110.532 0 200 89.451 200 200 0 110.532-89.451 200-200 200-110.532 0-200-89.451-200-200 0-110.532 89.451-200 200-200m0-48C119.033 8 8 119.033 8 256s111.033 248 248 248 248-111.033 248-248S392.967 8 256 8zm0 168c-44.183 0-80 35.817-80 80s35.817 80 80 80 80-35.817 80-80-35.817-80-80-80z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Severe timber rot or structural damage<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-far-dot-circle\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 56c110.532 0 200 89.451 200 200 0 110.532-89.451 200-200 200-110.532 0-200-89.451-200-200 0-110.532 89.451-200 200-200m0-48C119.033 8 8 119.033 8 256s111.033 248 248 248 248-111.033 248-248S392.967 8 256 8zm0 168c-44.183 0-80 35.817-80 80s35.817 80 80 80 80-35.817 80-80-35.817-80-80-80z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Warped or beyond-repair frames<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-far-dot-circle\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 56c110.532 0 200 89.451 200 200 0 110.532-89.451 200-200 200-110.532 0-200-89.451-200-200 0-110.532 89.451-200 200-200m0-48C119.033 8 8 119.033 8 256s111.033 248 248 248 248-111.033 248-248S392.967 8 256 8zm0 168c-44.183 0-80 35.817-80 80s35.817 80 80 80 80-35.817 80-80-35.817-80-80-80z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Poor insulation affecting energy bills<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-far-dot-circle\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 56c110.532 0 200 89.451 200 200 0 110.532-89.451 200-200 200-110.532 0-200-89.451-200-200 0-110.532 89.451-200 200-200m0-48C119.033 8 8 119.033 8 256s111.033 248 248 248 248-111.033 248-248S392.967 8 256 8zm0 168c-44.183 0-80 35.817-80 80s35.817 80 80 80 80-35.817 80-80-35.817-80-80-80z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">You want a long-term, low-maintenance solution<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 \n\t\tdata-interaction-id=\"b35cd4e\" \n\t\tclass=\"h3-small e-heading-base\" \n\t\t \n\t\tdata-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"b35cd4e\"\n\t>\n\t\n\t\t\tWhat\u2019s Best for Your London Property?\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p-content e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"abbff58\"  data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"abbff58\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThere\u2019s no one-size-fits-all answer.\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-452e74e elementor-icon-list--layout-traditional elementor-list-item-link-full_width elementor-widget elementor-widget-icon-list\" data-id=\"452e74e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"icon-list.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<ul class=\"elementor-icon-list-items\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-far-dot-circle\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 56c110.532 0 200 89.451 200 200 0 110.532-89.451 200-200 200-110.532 0-200-89.451-200-200 0-110.532 89.451-200 200-200m0-48C119.033 8 8 119.033 8 256s111.033 248 248 248 248-111.033 248-248S392.967 8 256 8zm0 168c-44.183 0-80 35.817-80 80s35.817 80 80 80 80-35.817 80-80-35.817-80-80-80z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Choose repair if your windows are mostly intact and you want to retain original character.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"elementor-icon-list-item\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"e-font-icon-svg e-far-dot-circle\" viewBox=\"0 0 512 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M256 56c110.532 0 200 89.451 200 200 0 110.532-89.451 200-200 200-110.532 0-200-89.451-200-200 0-110.532 89.451-200 200-200m0-48C119.033 8 8 119.033 8 256s111.033 248 248 248 248-111.033 248-248S392.967 8 256 8zm0 168c-44.183 0-80 35.817-80 80s35.817 80 80 80 80-35.817 80-80-35.817-80-80-80z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-icon-list-text\">Choose replacement if your windows are heavily damaged or you want better insulation and security.<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/ul>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p-content e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"4f75e55\"  data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"4f75e55\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIn many cases, a <strong>combination of both<\/strong> (repairing some windows and replacing others) can be the most cost-effective solution.\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 \n\t\tdata-interaction-id=\"6653411\" \n\t\tclass=\"h3-small e-heading-base\" \n\t\t \n\t\tdata-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"6653411\"\n\t>\n\t\n\t\t\tExpert Advice Matters\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p-content e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"c2c25fa\"  data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"c2c25fa\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIf you decide that your existing frames are suitable for refurbishment, you can follow our comprehensive step-by-step process on <a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/goldenratiowindows.co.uk\/blog\/how-to-restore-wooden-sash-windows\/\" id=\"e-mnz1orje-ch5i584\"><strong id=\"e-mnz1orje-7mrf7sp\">how to restore wooden sash windows<\/strong><\/a><br>to see exactly how we bring heritage timber back to life.\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p-content e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"6b605b6\"  data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"6b605b6\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEvery property is different\u2014especially in London, where building styles and regulations vary.<br><br>At <strong>Golden Ratio Windows<\/strong>, we assess your windows honestly and recommend only what you actually need\u2014whether that\u2019s a simple repair or a full replacement.\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h3 \n\t\tdata-interaction-id=\"22b0945\" \n\t\tclass=\"h3-small e-heading-base\" \n\t\t \n\t\tdata-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"22b0945\"\n\t>\n\t\n\t\t\tFAQs\n\t\t<\/h3>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p class=\"p-content e-paragraph-base\" data-interaction-id=\"1cdda22\"  data-e-type=\"widget\" data-id=\"1cdda22\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<strong id=\"e-mnqajoe9-afny78y\">Is it cheaper to repair or replace <\/strong><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/grokipedia.com\/page\/Sash_window\" id=\"e-mnqajoea-796wr48\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong id=\"e-mnqajoea-bmwitcv\">sash windows<\/strong><\/a><strong id=\"e-mnqajoea-x1qxnk5\">?<\/strong><br>Repair is usually cheaper, especially for minor issues. Replacement is a bigger investment but offers long-term savings.<br><br><strong id=\"e-mnqajoea-owxnali\">Can old sash windows be made energy efficient?<\/strong><br>Yes\u2014through draught-proofing and double glazing upgrades, though not as efficient as full replacement.<br><br><strong id=\"e-mnqajoea-kuhrs5f\">Do I need permission to replace sash windows in London?<\/strong><br>If your property is listed or in a conservation area, you may need approval. Repairs are usually allowed.\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sash Window Repair vs Replacement: Costs, Benefits &amp; What\u2019s Best for Your London Home Understandin when its best to repair or replace your sash windows. Before we decide or make our choice between sash window repair vs sash window replacement, it is important to understand their condition. 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