Edinburgh & the Lothians · Scotland
Sash Windows in Edinburgh & the Lothians
Living in a conservation area or listed building in Edinburgh & the Lothians? We can prepare sash window specifications and drawings to support your consent application.
- Guide from £1,495
- 14 towns covered
- Postcode areas EH
Timber sash windows for homes and businesses in Edinburgh & the Lothians
A traditional box sash hides cast-iron or lead weights inside the side boxes of the frame, connected to each sash by cords running over pulleys. Modern sash windows often use spiral or spring balances instead, which take up less depth and suit uPVC and some new timber designs without weight pockets.
Sash windows that run smoothly need routine care: keep the pulley wheels free of paint, wax or lightly lubricate the running channels, check the cords for fraying, and repaint timber before bare wood shows. Draught brush seals in the beads and meeting rails reduce rattles and heat loss.
Heavy double glazed sashes need matching weights. When single glazed sashes are swapped for double glazed ones in an existing box, the old weights are usually too light, so the glazier re-weighs each sash to stop it dropping or creeping up, and checks the pulleys can carry the load.
Sash windows can be supplied as complete new frames, or as new double glazed sashes fitted into an existing sound box frame. Keeping the box retains original linings and architraves and reduces disturbance to plaster, but only works when the frame is free of rot and still square.
Towns we cover for sash windows in Edinburgh & the Lothians
Choose your town for local details, nearby areas and the postcode districts we cover.
What applies in Edinburgh & the Lothians
Section 4 (Safety) of the Scottish Technical Handbooks covers glazing that people could collide with, such as glass in and beside doors and low-level glazing, where safety glass is needed.
Security standards for doors and windows apply to new homes in Scotland; for replacements, PAS 24 products are a sensible choice.
Edinburgh & the Lothians has its own coastline, so for homes and businesses near the sea, salt air and wind-driven rain are part of the brief. Salt-laden wind and driving rain shorten the life of paint on exposed sashes, so coastal timber windows benefit from durable timbers, good factory coatings and regular inspection. Brass or stainless sash furniture resists corrosion better than plated steel near the sea.
Terraced streets and conservation areas often control sash details on front elevations, so check requirements before ordering. Flats need planning permission and freeholder consent, and upper-floor sashes are usually fitted from inside, with careful protection of communal stairs and hallways.
Guide prices
| Typical job | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| uPVC sliding sash, 900 × 1500 mm | £1,495 – £1,995 |
| Timber-effect uPVC sash, 900 × 1500 mm | £1,795 – £2,295 |
| Painted timber sash, 900 × 1500 mm | £2,595 – £3,295 |
Choosing your sash windows
Heritage glass options
Slim double glazing, low-E coatings and textured glass that looks like old cylinder glass for sensitive elevations.
Replacement sashes only
New double glazed sashes fitted into your existing sound box frame, keeping original linings, architraves and plasterwork.
Timber box sash
Traditional weights, cords and pulleys in a box frame, made in engineered softwood or hardwood and factory painted to your colour.
uPVC sliding sash
Low-maintenance uPVC frames with sculpted profiles and optional woodgrain foils, suited to homes where planning rules allow uPVC.
Sash Windows in Edinburgh & the Lothians: questions
Can I have double glazed sash windows in a listed building?
Sometimes, but listed building consent is needed for significant works, and some councils will only accept repair of the original windows or slim double glazing with matching details. Secondary glazing is often accepted where new windows are not. Speak to your council's conservation officer before ordering; we can provide drawings and specifications to support an application.
Should I repair or replace my sash windows?
Repair suits sashes where the timber is mostly sound and only cords, beads or small sections need attention, especially in listed or conservation properties. Replacement suits frames with widespread rot, distortion or repeated failures, or where you want double glazing and better security. A survey of each window shows which approach makes sense, and we can quote either.
How long does it take to replace sash windows?
Fitting a single sash window usually takes most of a day, longer where the box frame is removed or plaster disturbed. A whole house typically takes several days on site. The windows are made to order first, and timber sashes with special details take longer to manufacture; the lead time is confirmed in writing with your quote.
How much do sash windows cost?
The cost of sash windows depends on size, material, whether you replace the whole frame or only the sashes, the glazing bar pattern, the glass and the finishing details such as horns and mouldings. Timber usually costs more than uPVC, and listed building work costs more again. See the guide prices for typical ranges; the written quote fixes your price.
Which parts of Edinburgh & the Lothians do you cover for sash windows?
We cover the whole of Edinburgh & the Lothians, including Edinburgh, Livingston, Musselburgh, Bathgate and Bonnyrigg, and postcode areas EH. Building rules for sash windows here follow the regulations for Scotland. Enter your postcode on the quote form and we will confirm cover; then a glazier will arrange a free survey before giving you a written quote.
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