Traditional sash windows & front door breathe life into Norwich Victorian city centre home

Mr and Mr Groves have owned their traditional Victorian bay semi close to Norwich city centre for over 20 years. Despite having the sashes previously renovated, the couple spent a number of winters sitting in the North-facing front room under blankets.

The Brief

Not only keen to keep the draughts out, the couple also wanted to future proof their home so started looking around Norfolk and Suffolk for a window and door supplier, getting brochures and comparing prices. They came across The Burgess Group and were pleased to see that they don’t offer off the peg windows, all orders are tailor-made, a feature that was important to them. They considered three other suppliers, all with good reviews, but it was the bespoke products offered by The Burgess Group that won them over.

Mr and Mrs Groves visited the Fornham showroom, were able to open and close the windows, and to see the weight and level of security that the front doors offer.

We were just knocked out, it’s as much about engineering as it is woodwork.

Slim sash windows

The property’s windows are an unusual shape – traditional sashes would have been too big for the window space so surveyor James suggested that slimmer, hidden spring sashes would allow more light into the rooms. The couple went with James’ recommendation and have been really pleased with them.

They praised the installations team who went far beyond what they expected; the bay window was a challenge due to its uneven shape having sunk and been underpinned in the past. The team constructed a timber bay for the main window, gaining high praise from the Groves for their joinery and craftsmanship.