Fees

A “sash” is  one of the moving parts in a window.  It  might be casement sash (goes in and out on a hinge) or double hung window (goes up and down in a channel).

A FULL sash restoration includes the following:

• Removing old exterior putty
• Removing glass
• Replacing any broken glass with flat glass (wavy will only be used if requested and
  available at an additional cost)
• Scraping and sanding both sides
• Making minor repairs (anything more than 30 minutes will be charged at the current
  hourly rate)
• Treating the wood to prolong its lifespan
• Reinserting glass into a bed of Sarco Multi-Glaze Type M Glazing Compound
• Applying new glazing compound to the exterior
• Priming with oil-based primer
• Painting 2-3 coats of top-quality paint
• Cleaning Glass

I do sash restorations in my shop rather than onsite. The time required (and cost) to restore a sash is determined by the number of lites (panes of glass) that are in each sash as well as the overall size of the sash.  A sash with 4 lites takes much longer than a sash with 1 lite because there is more wood, more putty, and more corners to address.  Restoring a 4 lite sash is similar to restoring 4 small sashes. 

Onsite work is billed on an hourly basis plus materials. Time spent depends on what is needed and/or what is desired.  For example, if 2-3 openings in a room are being done simultaneously, they do not require separate lead safe areas and may take less time.

• Set up area for lead containment
• Remove interior stops, both sashes, and parting bead
• Scrape and sand any area of the frame that will have direct contact with a sliding sash
• Change ropes
• Make new (or sand existing) parting bead and install
• Reinstall sashes
• Reinstall and adjust interior stops
• Install and/or adjust existing locks and pulls (new to be purchased by client if desired)
• Measure, cut, and install plywood if sashes are being removed for restoration
• Remove most paint from jamb, stool, sill, subsill, and blind stops
• Make minor repairs to jamb, sill, and subsill (30 minutes)
• Major repairs will be charged at the current hourly rate and will be discussed before proceeding

Can you afford $450?

I was in the same boat.  When I first moved into an old house, I had a single broken rope.  However, a major replacement window company told me that I needed an entire house of new windows because of my single broken rope.  I DON'T THINK SO!!

I was introduced to window restoration and after several years of repairing my own windows and attending window workshops, I decided I would start my own business to help people like me.

I like to give homeowners options if they are willing to participate.  Oftentimes I go to look at potential clients’ windows and discover that they wouldn’t mind restoring the windows themselves but haven’t a clue where to start.  I offer to come to their home, teach them how to take out the sashes, change the ropes, make minor repairs, and put it all back together.  After this training session, many of my clients do all the framework and mechanical aspects themselves while leaving the actual sash restoration to me.  Or they may choose to learn to do the sash restoration as well.  

I will meet you at your location for a 5-hour session to examine each window briefly, to determine a plan of action, and to dive into a frame and mechanics restoration. I will provide all the tools and materials so that you can determine what you will need to buy for your own. Any replacement wood or epoxy will be an additional charge. If we go beyond 5 hours, an additional $40 per half hour will be added to the total.

I will travel up to 15 miles from my shop in Lakeland, Florida  (30 miles round trip) at no charge. Any distance traveled over the 30 miles round trip will be charged an additional fee to compensate for my time and fuel. This amount will be based upon the IRS Standard Mileage Rate. If the trip is equal to or greater to 150 miles round trip, a lodging fee of $150/night will be added.

Before our session, you will need to purchase a lead safe mask to avoid inhaling lead dust. I will provide you information about specific
masks.

Let's do this!