Rattle and Rot Surveys in Devon
Honest condition report on what is worth saving. Manufactured to size and delivered across Devon.
- Made to size from a measured survey, never cut down from stock
- FSC-certified timber with chain-of-custody paperwork
- Fixed written quotation with the lead time stated
- 10-year workmanship guarantee in writing
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Rattle and Rot Surveys in Devon
Free survey and fixed written price.
Rattle and Rot Surveys across Devon
If you are looking at Rattle and Rot Surveys in Devon, the timber is only half the decision. Local property is overwhelmingly cob and thatch, Regency seaside terraces and Dartmoor granite cottages, which is why we never quote from a catalogue. What accelerates it is the wettest large county in England with severe Atlantic exposure, and sustained rot in cob-embedded frames and moor-exposed openings follows sooner than owners expect. This is really a job about an honest report, including when replacement is genuinely the better call.
We check on site before committing anything to the saw, and we query what does not add up. Rough dimensions and a couple of photographs are enough for us to price it properly.
One thing that catches people out here: cob walls move seasonally, so frames need tolerance built into the fixing detail.
Towns covered
Repair before replace
If the original timber is sound we keep it. It is cheaper and it is better.
Draughts and rattle gone
Brush seal systems that stop movement without making the sash stiff.
Honest condition survey
Including telling you when a window is genuinely beyond saving.
Most work in a day
Draught proofing and cord renewal are usually same-day, room by room.
What clients tell us
Feedback collected directly from completed projects. Full written references are available on request before you commit.
“They talked us out of replacing four windows that just needed cords and seals.”
Verified client, Devon“The rattle in the front bedroom has gone completely and the room is noticeably warmer.”
Verified client, Devon“Worked room by room over three days and left the place clean each evening.”
Verified client, DevonWhat happens next
Four steps from first call to installed joinery. No pressure at any stage.
Condition survey
We assess each window and tell you what is worth doing.
Itemised quote
Priced per window so you can phase the work if you want to.
Repair and seal
Cords, weights, splices and brush seals, mostly done in situ.
Decoration
Prepared and recoated so the repair actually lasts.
Frequently asked questions
Do you cover Devon?
Yes. We cover the whole of Devon including Exeter, Plymouth, Torquay, Paignton and the surrounding villages. Cob walls move seasonally, so frames need tolerance built into the fixing detail. Because the wettest large county in England with severe Atlantic exposure, we allow for it at survey stage rather than discovering it on the day.
Is the timber certified?
All our stock is FSC certified and chain-of-custody documentation is supplied with the order, which most main contractors and specifiers now require for their records.
How do you handle glazing?
Standard double glazed units for most work, and slim-cavity units where a conservation officer has restricted sightlines. Single glazing with putty lines is available where the consent requires it.
How long does a typical order take?
Most made-to-size orders run six to ten weeks from survey to delivery. Conservation and heavily detailed work can take longer, and we confirm the lead time in writing at quotation rather than leaving it open.
What guarantee do you provide?
Ten years on workmanship, covering manufacture and the factory-applied finish. Where we install, the installation is covered too. It is issued in writing with the handover paperwork.
Talk to us about your project
Free, no obligation, and a fixed figure in writing. We will tell you honestly if what you are asking for is not the right answer.
Request a quote Call 0800 088 6248