Stained glass window repair in Nottingham

Steeped in history, the house is one of two near-identical properties built by Martin’s great-grandmother at the beginning of the previous century after she purchased the land on which they were built. For a time the properties stood alone, with the exception of a few cottages and a farm, a stark contrast to the developed landscape of today.

The house has remained in the family since then and, with the arrival of the couple’s grandchildren in recent years, six generations have slept under its roof at one time or another.

With such a strong connection to their home, it’s understandable that the couple felt a huge responsibility when it came to renovation and home improvements.

Over the years, many of the house’s original features have been retained. This of course included the timber windows. Despite holding up for over a century, they had become draughty and unable to withstand the harsh southwesterly winds. Realising it was time for repairs, the couple began exploring potential suppliers. In February 2023, they came across one of our adverts. Soon after, they visited our showroom and the next chapter of the property's history would begin.

All of the original windows were replaced, which included two large bay windows on the ground floor and the first floor. At the same time, the windows and doors in the existing sunroom were updated. We also carried out stained glass window repair and renovation on the original feature window on the first floor of the property.

Professional stained glass window replacement

Originally French doors which opened up onto a balcony, the Edwardian stained glass window at the front of the property remains an incredibly striking and prominent feature. Sadly the original balcony was lost between the two world wars and over time the doors were sealed shut. As well as this, while the window flooded the hallway with light, the single glazing meant that it too was not particularly thermo efficient.

Our owner Peter explained how we would restore each stained glass window panel by carefully removing each pane, cleaning them and placing them between two new panes of glass allowing for the best possible thermal efficiency. These new casements would then be placed in solid timber window frames creating one large stained glass window.

To add to the complexity of the project, however, each pane was a slightly different size. Our measurements needed to be precise which not only meant that we checked them more than once, but we even had one team member venture out of the workshop to double-check for himself.

As it would take several weeks to clean the stained glass windows and set them in timber window frames, we removed the existing window and then boarded it up. This gave Jane and Martin peace of mind that their property would be both draft-proofed and secure in the meantime. Then, we returned to install the finished window and the hallway was again flooded with light. The original design had been restored to its former glory albeit much more efficiently and the results were simply breathtaking.

As part of the renovation we also injected new life into the existing sunroom. This had been built between the wars and, while it had served its purpose as the couple’s children had grown up, it had become unsightly and, as with the stained glass window, the door had wedged shut and was unusable. The family felt that, as it was freestanding, the best option would be to knock it down and rebuild. But Peter saw potential here and felt the best approach would be to replace the windows so he measured them up and offered this as an option to consider.

Simply replacing the windows has transformed the sunroom into a usable space. Where it previously lacked functionality, Jane and Martin can now make use of the bright area or, making the most of the now functioning door, step out onto the patio and access their outdoor seating area with ease.

We also replaced several other windows throughout the property including two large bay windows on the ground and first floor. Typically Edwardian, these bay windows flood the space with light and look simply incredible. This new design stays true to the original Edwardian style, as do the timber casement windows which were replaced throughout the property. However, as well as achieving the Edwardian aesthetic, they’re now energy efficient and the couple were able to notice the improvements right away.

While Jane and Martin are delighted with the results, for them, the customer service they have received has made all the difference. ‘We were struck by Peter’s professionalism.’ Martin says, ‘He obviously knew what he was talking about and brought us up to speed very quickly on the work that had been done previously, the type of windows and their features.’

In total, the couple had four different teams. This meant that we could maximise our time working at the home, completing what has been a significant project in the quickest time possible and with minimal disruptions.

The results are fantastic, not only are they thermo-efficient and extremely secure but, with the right maintenance, future generations will not need to worry about replacing the timber windows for another 100 years. If you’d like to find out more about Stained glass window replacement or the replacement of existing timber sash windows, get in touch with our team today.