A friendly, professional, reliable service for the maintenance, repair and sympathetic restoration of period homes across Leicestershire.
With over two decades in the trade, we have the skill and knowledge to handle comprehensive property maintenance, repair and refurbishment. From our base in Leicestershire we cover the whole county — responding rapidly, working efficiently, and completing work to schedule and within budget.
No matter the size of the project, we give total dedication to every job. No more hours wasted searching for reliable, affordable tradesmen.
A real enthusiasm for period properties — and a particular fondness for traditional box sash windows.
A cost-effective alternative to buying entirely new windows — upgrade your existing windows and have them working like new.
A permanent, flexible join between new and original timber — as specified by English Heritage and the National Trust for period timber repairs.
The box sash is stripped back to bare wood and the rotten timber removed. The surface is then treated with Dry Fix WS — a wood stabiliser.
Timber splices are made and bonded with the RepairCare DryFlex system — a permanent, flexible join that flexes with the timber, so joints never break open and water can't get in.
The prepared timber splices are inserted into the cleaned-back sections of the frame.
New end boxes are made and installed to rebuild the sash where needed.
Once cured, the resin can be planed, sawn, routed, nailed and screwed like wood, and painted with all solvent- and water-based paints.
The finished repair, ready and awaiting its final undercoat and top coat.
Skilled craftsmen, competitive prices. No job is ever too small.
Slabbing & patios, secondary glazing, timber doors & windows, guttering, loft insulation, locks.
Period fireplaces brought back to pristine condition in situ — original detail revealed.
Full interior & exterior, wallpaper, re-plastering, wood treatments, fencing.
Laminate, real wood & parquet. Sympathetic repair of tongue-and-groove boards.
Failed double-glazed units replaced, new glass fitted, draught exclusion systems installed — energy efficiency without compromising period character.
Wall & floor in ceramic & natural stone, levelling, wet-room aqua boarding.
Flat-pack, shelves, blinds, sealant & grout, fencing, gutter clearance. Hourly or daily rate.
Bespoke timber work for period homes — made to measure, matched to the original.
A few recent jobs carried out for our clients across Leicestershire and beyond.
Work carried out to restore damaged joinery from a former Rectory to its original Georgian glory. External repairs and refurbishment of internal pocket shutters.
Sash windows repaired, repainted, re-corded and draught exclusion system fitted. Badly damaged windows taken off site and repaired in our workshop.
1900s bay fronted terrace rescued following years of neglect. Joinery repaired and box-sash windows restored to original function using the 6-step RepairCare DryFlex system.
Reviews from Which? Local and direct clients — many of them about sash window restoration.
"We used Homeworks predominantly for the restoration of our Edwardian sash windows. Malcolm is very trustworthy and ensures his work is completed to a very high standard. You get what you pay for — and he will do a very good job for a very fair price."
"Malcolm has worked at a number of our properties, mainly renovating original sash windows. The results have always been fantastic, restoring them to a very high standard. Honest, reliable and a top guy to work with."
"Malcolm restored our wooden casement windows and door frame to a high standard for a good price. Honest in his assessment, and a pleasure to have around. Worth the money."
"Methodical, with real attention to detail. We wanted someone sympathetic to our Victorian home — he is honest and trustworthy. We're very pleased with the transformation."
"He tends to be booked up way in advance, so you might wait a month or two. I can see why people are happy to wait for Malcolm."
If you'd like to hear more about our work, or want a free no-obligation quote, get in touch.