Glass Replacement in Timber Frames — Bristol

Family-run Bristol business · 20 years trade experience · Send us photos and we'll get back to you

What we do — and what we don't

We replace glass in existing timber window and door frames. This includes broken panes, misted sealed units, and single glazing with traditional putty.

Important: We do not offer general timber window or door repair, timber frame restoration, or full timber window/door replacement. If the timber frame itself needs significant repair or replacement, that's specialist joinery work outside our scope. Our service covers glass replacement where the existing timber frame is still serviceable.

Common timber-frame glass jobs

• Broken panes — single or double-glazed panes cracked or shattered within timber frames
• Misted sealed units — double-glazed units that have failed in timber sash or casement windows
• Single glazing replacement — traditional putty-glazed single panes in older timber windows
• Door glass in timber frames — broken or misted glass panels in timber doors (toughened safety glass where required)

Timber window glass problems & what's involved

Glass in a timber frame is held differently to uPVC — often with putty or timber beading — so the work varies. Here's what the common problems usually involve. Send us a photo and we'll confirm before anything is agreed.

Not sure what you've got? Send us a photo of the window or door and the damaged glass and we'll give you a clear price.

Glass-only replacement in timber frames

If the timber frame is in reasonable condition, replacing just the glass is usually the practical repair route. There's no need to replace the whole window just because a pane has failed — especially on older properties where the timber frames have character or conservation value.

For double-glazed units, we measure, order a replacement sealed unit, and fit it into the existing timber frame. For single-glazed panes, we carry out a traditional putty-glazing repair and finish the new pane neatly into the existing timber frame.

Single glazing vs sealed units in timber frames

Many older Bristol homes — particularly Victorian and Edwardian properties — still have single-glazed timber windows. If a single pane breaks, we can replace it with a new single pane and traditional putty finish. If the frame has been upgraded to accept sealed double-glazed units, we can supply and fit a replacement sealed unit instead.

For more detail on single-pane and putty glazing work, see single glazing repair.

Pricing

Timber-frame glass replacement pricing varies depending on the glass type, size, access, and whether the job involves single glazing with putty or a sealed double-glazed unit. Send us photos and a description and we'll give you a clear price.