Window Restoration
Some good news about your old, worn-out wood windows: They’re built to be serviced, and can last hundreds of years. Try that with modern replacements!
Our restoration service preserves the original charm of your building, and offers an alternative to eye-popping replacement window costs.
We have solutions for every budget - review our standard options below and reach out for details.
Basic Service - Sash Pickup & Return
Starting at $650 for a double-hung (2-sash) window.
Quantity discounts available.
Our most affordable option - perfect for contractors and hands-on homeowners.
You uninstall the window sashes from the frames.
We pick up the sashes from the site (no-cost in the Greater New Haven area, fee or drop-off options available for longer distances).
Restoration happens in our shop
See our Sash Restoration Process below.
We return the better-than-new sashes for you to reinstall.
We don’t nickel & dime - we know most old windows require minor wood repairs, so it’s built into our pricing. No fuss, no surprises.
Full-Service Window Restoration
Starting at $1100 per window for simple double-hung (2-sash) and select casement-style windows.
Quantity discounts available.
Leave the fussing with sash ropes and parting beads to us!
Consultation - review condition of sashes, frames, and mechanisms, then create a project plan.
We uninstall the window sashes and transport them to our shop for restoration.
See our Sash Restoration Process below.
We source and manufacture and supporting items, such as frame/sill parts and balances.
We reassemble all components, leaving you with a beautiful and functional window system.
No-cost consultation and travel within the Greater New Haven area.
Repairs and Customized Solutions
Pricing varies.
On-site repairs of common window problems:
Broken sash cords.
Failing glazing putty/loose panes.
Cracked glass.
Windows painted shut.
Larger projects and systemic upgrades, handled at the site or our shop:
Re-manufacturing sashes, sills, and frames to match originals.
Modern alternatives to rope & pulley balances.
Energy efficiency improvements.
We’ve seen it all, so bring your challenges!
How we Restore Window Sashes
Strip sashes to bare wood, uninstall glass.
Perform minor wood repairs (major repairs extra, we’ll try to identify issues upfront).
Prepare glazing rabbets with linseed oil.
Apply oil-based primer (coat 1).
Reinstall glass using mechanically-set points.
Apply linseed oil-baed glazing putty.
Apply oil-based primer (coat 2) including sealing of putty and glass.
Optional, contact for options and cost: Final painting.
Contact us
Is window restoration right for you? Chat with us for guidance and solutions.