Sash Window Painting
Quick answer
Do you fix sashes that are painted shut?
Yes — easing painted-shut sashes is part of every job. We score, cut and ease the meeting rails and beads so the window runs freely again.
- Coverage
- Central, West & South East London
- Quote
- Free, itemised, within 24 hours
- Insurance
- £1m public liability
- Guarantee
- Written workmanship guarantee
London's Victorian and Georgian sash windows need regular, careful repainting to stay weather-tight and free-running. We hand-strip layered paint from sashes and frames, ease the cords and pulleys, fill open joints, prime with a microporous primer and finish with Sikkens or Dulux Trade Weathershield. Done well, a sash repaint lasts 7–10 years on the exterior.
Why Choose This Service
- Microporous primer system — sash timber breathes, lasts longer
- Sikkens or Dulux Trade Weathershield exterior finish
- Cords, pulleys and beads eased so sashes run freely again
- Open joints and putty repaired before painting
- 7–10 year expected life on a proper exterior repaint
What's Included
How we prepare and deliver sash window painting in London
- Survey — we inspect every surface and note cracks, damp and previous coatings.
- Protection — floors, furniture and fittings are covered and masked.
- Sanding with dust extraction — to keep your home clean.
- Filling and caulking — cracks, holes and joints made good.
- Stain block and primer — on marks and bare surfaces.
- Two top coats — for even colour and a lasting finish.
- Final walk-round — we check everything with you before we finish.
Paints and materials
- Farrow & Ball, Little Greene and Dulux Trade
- Trade primers and stain blockers matched to each surface
- Flexible fillers and decorators' caulk for lasting joints
- Finishes chosen for how the room or surface is used
Timings and guarantee
How long a job takes depends on its size and the condition of the surfaces — we confirm timings and a start date in your written quote. Sometimes timings change due to unforeseen circumstances, but we adapt, keep you informed and find the best possible way forward. Work is covered by a written guarantee: 12 months interior, 5 years exterior.
Carried out by the same insured team behind our work as painters and decorators in London. Book a free estimate.
Indicative Sash Window Painting Pricing
Transparent starting prices for sash window painting across London. Every quote is tailored to the property — final pricing depends on size, condition, and finish.
Single Sash Window
from £180
Full repaint of one sash + frame inside and out, sash easing included.
Standard Bay (3 windows)
from £650
Typical Victorian terrace bay — interior and exterior, sash easing.
Full House Repaint
from £2,400
All sashes interior + exterior, microporous primer system, 7-year finish.