Victorian Timber
Window RepairsMelbourne
Retrofit double glazing

Double glazing. Original windows.

Slimline double-glazed units fitted into your existing timber sashes — the frames, the proportions and the character stay exactly as they are; the glass quietly does double the thermal work.

How it works

Modern slimline double-glazed units are thin enough to fit where a single pane of glass sits now. Each sash comes out and is machined on the bench to take the new unit, re-glazed, rebalanced for the heavier glass — the original cast-iron weight system handles this beautifully — and re-hung with the full brush-seal system. What goes back into your wall looks like the window that came out. It just works like a modern one.

Sealed and glazed in one visit

Because the sash is already out and apart, double glazing includes the complete draught-proofing system — the two upgrades that matter most, done in the one pass. Any rot found along the way is quoted at the published repair tiers, approved in writing before we touch it.

What it costs

Typically from $1,000 per window inc GST, quoted per project — glass sizes, pane layouts and window condition genuinely vary, so send photos for a free estimate, or book the whole-house assessment and get exact fixed prices per window in writing. Most homes stage the work room by room, worst-facing windows first, which spreads the cost and lets you feel the difference before committing the whole house.

Draught-proofing alone is the cheaper first step — from $190/window with any repair — and for many homes it's the right one. We'll tell you honestly which your windows justify. Draught-proofing details here.

Common questions
How does double glazing fit into a 100-year-old sash window?

The sash comes out and is worked on the bench: the glazing rebate is machined deeper to take a slimline double-glazed unit, the sash is re-glazed, then rebalanced for the heavier glass and re-hung with the full seal system. The original frames, sashes and look of the window stay.

How does it compare to just replacing the windows?

Whole-house replacement with double-glazed units runs $30,000+ and swaps original hardwood for new pine or aluminium. Retrofitting typically costs from $1,000 per window, keeps the character, and in heritage overlay areas avoids the appearance changes that trigger planning headaches.

What warranty applies?

Our workmanship — the routing, glazing, rebalancing and seals — is covered under our written warranty. The sealed glass units themselves carry the glass manufacturer's warranty against seal failure and fogging, which we pass through to you on the certificate.

Will it stop condensation?

Condensation on the glass drops dramatically, because the inside pane stays close to room temperature. Combined with the draught-seal system fitted at the same time, it is the biggest comfort upgrade an original window can get.

The fastest way to a price

Send us photos of your window.

Attach a few photos of the rot or the draughty window with your details, and we'll come back with what it needs and what it costs — usually the same day.