Window Installation & Shutter Repair Service

A wooden window is one of those things nobody notices until it stops working properly, a sash that’s stuck, a frame that’s gone soft at the bottom, a shutter that won’t sit flush anymore. Getting it right again isn’t always about a full replacement. Often it’s about knowing what can genuinely be repaired and what can’t, and being honest about which is which.

This page covers window installation, wooden window repair, and interior and exterior shutter work carried out across Nottinghamshire. If something’s not sitting right, sticking, draughty, or just past its best, a proper look on site is the best starting point.

Window Installation & Shutter Repair in Nottinghamshire

Craig Smith Joinery handles wooden window installation, window repair, and shutter fitting across Nottinghamshire, with over 30 years of joinery experience behind every job. Timber windows and shutters move with the seasons, and knowing how they’re supposed to behave versus when something’s genuinely gone wrong is what separates a repair that lasts from one that fails again within a year.

A lot of window work that gets quoted as “needs replacing” doesn’t actually need a full replacement. Rot in a cill or a bottom rail can often be cut out and spliced in with new timber, matched to the original profile, which costs a fraction of a full frame replacement and keeps the original window intact. Where a window genuinely is beyond saving, custom joinery means a new frame built to match the exact opening and period detailing of the property, rather than an off-the-shelf size that leaves gaps to pack out.

Shutters get the same approach. Interior shutters are built and fitted to suit the room, and exterior wooden shutters are built to actually withstand Nottinghamshire’s weather, not just look the part for a season before the timber starts to warp.

Here’s what that covers in practice:

Window installation services, timber frames built and fitted to the opening
Wooden window repair, including rot cutting and timber splicing
Wooden sash window restoration, sashes, cords, weights and running gear
Custom window joinery to match period or non-standard openings
Window frame replacement where repair isn't practical
Interior window shutters, made to measure
Exterior wooden shutters, built for the weather
Shutter repair and fitting, including realigning, rehanging and refinishing existing shutters

If you’re not sure which of these is right for your room, that’s exactly what the survey’s for. I’d rather spend twenty minutes on site getting it right than have you living with the wrong floor for the next decade.

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Why Choose Craig Smith for Windows & Shutters?

A wooden window or shutter only works properly if the joinery behind it is right, cut to the actual opening rather than a standard size, timber chosen to suit how exposed it’ll be, and every joint fitted so it moves with the seasons instead of against them. That’s the difference between a window that lasts decades and one that’s back on the repair list within a few years.

Every repair starts with an honest look at what’s actually needed. Rot gets cut back to sound timber and spliced in to match, not used as an excuse to sell a full replacement. Where a new frame or shutter is the right call, it’s built to match the exact opening and the period detailing of the property, not forced from an off-the-shelf size that leaves gaps to pack out.

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A proper look at the window or shutter comes first, repair or replace, and an honest answer either way. No pushing a full replacement when a repair would do the job just as well.

Window & Shutter Services Across Nottinghamshire

Window Installation Services

New timber window installation, built and fitted to match the opening rather than forced into a standard size. Whether it’s a single window or a full house, each frame is measured and fitted individually so it sits properly and seals well from day one.

Wooden Window Repair & Sash Window Restoration

Sticking sashes, rotten cills, failed cords and draughty frames are some of the most common calls. Wherever it’s practical, repair takes priority over replacement, cutting out and splicing in new timber where rot has taken hold, and restoring original sash windows with new cords, weights and running gear so they open and close the way they should.

Custom Window Joinery & Frame Replacement

Where a window is genuinely beyond repair, a new frame gets built to match the exact opening and period detailing of the property. This is especially relevant in Nottinghamshire’s older housing stock, where standard sizes rarely fit and matching the existing profile matters for how the whole property looks.

Interior Window Shutters

Made-to-measure interior shutters, fitted to suit the room and the amount of light and privacy you actually want. Built properly, they last for years rather than warping or dropping on their hinges within a season.

Exterior Wooden Shutters

Exterior shutters take a genuine battering from the weather, so they’re built from timber and finished in a way that copes with it, rather than fitted to look good for a few months before the elements get to them.

Shutter Repair & Fitting

Existing shutters that have dropped, warped, or stopped closing properly can often be repaired rather than replaced, realigned, rehung, and refinished so they work as they should again.

Our Process

Our Repair Process

From idea to completion, we make every step clear, organized, and stress-free.

Consultation

We start by visiting your home to understand the space, talk through your ideas, and take accurate measurements before anything is designed.

Planning & Design

We agree the design, materials and timeline together, so there are no surprises once work begins.

Renovation Work

Every piece is built and fitted by hand on site, finished to a high standard and left clean and ready to use.

FAQ

What to Know Before Booking Window or Shutter Work

Can you repair a wooden window instead of replacing it?

Often, yes. Rot in a cill or bottom rail can usually be cut out and spliced with new timber, matched to the original profile, which costs considerably less than a full replacement and keeps the original window in place. A proper look at the window is the only way to know for certain, some damage genuinely is beyond repair, but replacement isn’t always the first answer.

Do you fit both interior and exterior shutters?

Yes. Interior shutters are made to measure for the room, and exterior wooden shutters are built to handle the weather properly rather than just look the part. Both can be fitted as new installations or repaired if existing shutters have started to drop or stick.

How do you match new joinery to an existing period window?

By taking the original profile, mouldings and proportions as the starting point rather than working from a standard catalogue size. This matters most in Nottinghamshire’s older properties, where windows are rarely a standard measurement and a mismatched frame stands out immediately.

Can you restore an original sash window?

Yes, sash restoration is one of the more common jobs, replacing worn cords and weights, easing sashes that have swollen or stuck, and repairing timber where needed while keeping as much of the original window as possible.

How long does window frame replacement take?

A single window typically takes a day to fit once the new frame’s been made, though the joinery itself is usually built off site first, which can take one to two weeks depending on complexity. A full timeline gets confirmed once the scope of the job is clear.

Do you work on listed or period properties?

Yes, and window joinery on listed buildings often has specific requirements around matching existing profiles and materials. This gets talked through properly before any work starts, so the finished job fits both the property and any relevant regulations.

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Email

csmithjoinery@yahoo.co.uk

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