London Borough of Richmond upon Thames
Timber Sash Windows Richmond
Heritage and conservation specialists serving Richmond, Kew, Twickenham and all Richmond upon Thames conservation areas
The London Borough of Richmond upon Thames has an exceptionally high concentration of conservation areas and listed buildings relative to its size. The majority of conservation areas in the borough feature traditional timber framed sash windows, and Richmond's conservation officers explicitly state that timber sash windows make a positive contribution to the appearance of the conservation area and will always be preferred for replacement. The borough's guidance is clear: plastic looking windows are not acceptable replacements for timber sash windows in conservation areas.
Richmond's housing stock spans Georgian riverside properties in Richmond town centre, Victorian and Edwardian terraces in Twickenham and East Sheen, and the distinctive Arts and Crafts villas around Kew Gardens. Each context has its own window type, from small-pane Georgian sashes to the wider, simpler Edwardian patterns, and our survey identifies the correct profile for each property before any specification is agreed.
Sash window specifications for Richmond homes
Conservation areas we cover in Richmond
- Richmond
- Kew
- Twickenham
- East Sheen
- Ham
- Petersham
- St Margarets
- Strawberry Hill
- Hampton
- Hampton Wick
- Barnes
- Mortlake
Why Richmond requires a specialist
Richmond's conservation officers apply the borough's detailed guidance on window materials and profiles consistently across all conservation areas. The borough's position is that timber sash windows, or Crittall windows where original, must be replaced like-for-like in matching materials. This means full timber construction, matching glazing bar profiles, and glazing specifications that preserve the appearance of the original window.
Many Richmond properties are also listed, with Grade II listed buildings particularly common around Richmond town centre, Kew Gardens and along the Thames. We provide LBC drawings and specification documentation for listed building consent applications, and advise on the correct glazing specification, slimlight double glazing or vacuum glazing, for each property.
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