If your timber sash windows or frames are sticking, draughty, swollen, or showing signs of rot, Timber Sash/Frame Repairs are often the most cost-effective way to restore performance and appearance without full replacement. Aston Brothers Carpentry Ltd deliver professional timber sash and frame repairs from Burnham-on-Sea, North Somerset, covering Somerset and Devon and regularly working in and around Bristol, Taunton, and Exeter.

We repair and restore timber frames properly—removing failed sections, reinstating sound timber, and finishing for a clean, durable result that protects your property and retains its character.

Why Timber Sash and Frame Repairs Are Worth Doing

Timber windows and frames can last decades when maintained, but water ingress, failed paint systems, and untreated end grain eventually lead to soft spots and rot. Done correctly, sash and frame repairs help you:

Improve kerb appeal with crisp repairs and a neat finishWhy Timber Sash and Frame Repairs Are Worth Doing

Timber windows and frames can last decades when maintained, but water ingress, failed paint systems, and untreated end grain eventually lead to soft spots and rot. Done correctly, sash and frame repairs help you:

Improve kerb appeal with crisp repairs and a neat finish

Stop rot from spreading and prevent bigger structural damage

Improve operation (sticking, rattling, poor alignment)

Reduce draughts and improve comfort

Protect the look of period properties and traditional joinery

Extend lifespan without the cost of total replacement

Stop rot from spreading and prevent bigger structural damage

Improve operation (sticking, rattling, poor alignment)

Reduce draughts and improve comfort

Protect the look of period properties and traditional joinery

Extend lifespan without the cost of total replacement

Common Signs Your Timber Frames Need Repair

If you’re seeing any of the following, it’s time to arrange an inspection:

• Soft or crumbling timber (especially at the sill and lower corners)
• Peeling or bubbling paint
• Windows that stick, swell, or don’t close cleanly
• Visible gaps, draughts, or water staining
• Loose joints, movement in the frame, or rattling
• Signs of mould or damp around reveals

What’s Included in Our Timber Sash/Frame Repairs

Every property is different, so we keep the approach practical and transparent. Typical repairs include:

Timber Frame and Sill Repairs

• Cutting out decayed sections and reinstating with sound timber
• Sill edge repairs and corner rebuilds where rot is localised
• Repairing damaged jambs, rails, and glazing bars (where applicable)
• Strengthening joints and reinstating structural integrity

Sash Window Function Improvements (Where Applicable)

• Correcting alignment so windows close properly
• Reducing sticking by addressing swollen/warped areas
• Tightening or correcting loose frame components
• Preparing surfaces for redecoration and protection

Protective Preparation and Finishing (Carpentry Scope)

• Preparing timber to accept coatings
• Reinstating sharp lines for a clean, finished appearance
• Advice on ongoing maintenance to prevent recurrence

Note: If specialist glazing, sash cord replacement, or heritage conservation requirements apply, we’ll advise clearly at quotation stage and can work alongside relevant specialists if needed.

Our Approach: Repair First, Replace Only When Needed

We always aim for the best long-term outcome. If repairs are viable and sensible, we’ll recommend them. If frames are beyond economical repair, we’ll tell you—straight and early—so you can make an informed decision.

Why Choose Aston Brothers Carpentry Ltd

Adrian and Darren are brothers and highly skilled carpenters and joiners, known for accuracy, strong finishing, and dependable work across Somerset and Devon. Our clients value:

• Professional joinery methods and careful workmanship
• Clear quotes and practical advice
• Tidy working standards and respectful service in occupied homes
• Experience across domestic and commercial environments
• Consistent quality on repairs, finishing, and bespoke carpentry

Where We Work

We’re based in Burnham-on-Sea, North Somerset, and complete timber sash/frame repairs across Somerset and Devon, including key areas such as:

Burnham-on-Sea, Highbridge, Berrow, Brean, Weston-super-Mare, Bridgwater, Cheddar, Winscombe, Clevedon, Portishead, Bristol, Taunton, Wellington, Exeter, Exmouth, Honiton, Tiverton, Cullompton.

If you’re nearby but not listed, get in touch—if it’s within practical reach, we’ll accommodate.