Kensington Sash specialises in the repair, restoration, and replacement of bespoke timber sash windows and doors for period properties across London. Trusted by homeowners, architects, and contractors, the company focuses on work within conservation areas and listed buildings, understanding the specific requirements of planners and local authorities. They offer a complete service, from initial survey and quote to crafting and installation, ensuring that original details are carefully replicated while upgrading for modern warmth, quiet, and security.
The company works with a variety of timber grades, including Engineered Redwood, Red Grandis, and FSC Accoya, and offers a wide range of glazing options from single glazing to slimline double and vacuum glazing, advising clients on the most appropriate specification for their property and planning context. They also provide bespoke timber French doors and front doors, designed to match the architectural character of period homes and finished to coordinate with sash window projects. Kensington Sash emphasizes a personal approach, with every job surveyed in person.
They handle planning applications and listed building consent, providing detailed quotes and using skilled two-person teams for installation. Their expertise in conservation areas and listed buildings, particularly in boroughs like Kensington and Chelsea, ensures that projects meet stringent aesthetic and regulatory requirements while enhancing the performance and security of period properties.