Sash & Case Windows in Marchmont

Marchmont is the quintessential Edinburgh tenement neighbourhood, a grid of handsome late-Victorian residential streets built between 1869 and 1914 on land south of The Meadows. Marchmont Road, Warrender Park Road, Thirlestane Road and Spottiswoode Street are lined with four-storey red and blonde sandstone tenements that represent some of the finest examples of their type in Scotland. Every one of these buildings features tall sash and case windows — typically with two-over-two or one-over-one glazing — that are essential to the rhythm and proportion of the facades.

The Marchmont, Sciennes and Grange Conservation Area reflects the architectural quality of this district, and the council expects window alterations to preserve the traditional character. Marchmont's windows are distinguished by their generous proportions, with many main rooms having sashes over six feet tall. The sheer size of these windows makes them impressive but also means that when they deteriorate, the impact on comfort and energy efficiency is substantial. Broken cords leave heavy sashes impossible to open; failed seals and warped meeting rails create draughts that can be felt across a room.

We are one of the most active sash window specialists in Marchmont, having restored hundreds of windows throughout the neighbourhood over the years. Our familiarity with the common configurations, timber species and construction methods used in Marchmont tenements means we work efficiently and to a consistently high standard. For entire stairwells or blocks, we offer coordinated programmes that bring economies of scale — particularly useful for factored properties where residents share maintenance costs. Our Rodney Street workshop is just a 10-minute drive across The Meadows.