Yes, original joinery can be surveyed and its important proportions, mouldings and glazing relationships used to develop the new work. The right response depends on what survives and the condition it is in.
Frequently asked questions
Clear answers, before the first drawing.
Practical guidance on surveys, repair, replacement, timber, glazing, finishes, installation and preparing a useful brief.
Ten useful questions
Begin with what affects the decision.
Every property is different. These answers explain the approach; a survey and agreed proposal establish the project-specific facts.
Ask a different question↗We begin with condition, exposure and the role of each component. Sound original fabric is valuable; replacement is considered where repair would not provide a dependable or coherent result.
There is no universal answer. Exposure, section size, finish, maintenance expectations and the desired appearance all matter. L&J recommends a specification after understanding the opening and the brief.
Yes. Drawings are a strong starting point, and the joinery can then be resolved through survey information, sections, samples and agreed construction details.
Clear, obscured, textured, leaded and decorative glass can be considered. Security, thermal performance, safety and privacy are assessed alongside appearance.
Paint colour, sheen, clear finishes and metalwork can be developed with the wider palette. Samples are the clearest way to judge the result in the actual light of a room.
A postcode, a few clear photographs, approximate dimensions and a short description of what you want to change are enough to begin. Architect drawings or inspiration images can be added if available.
A measured survey is normally needed before manufacture. It establishes the real opening, surrounding construction, access and the details that drawings or photographs cannot show.
Installation can be planned as part of the commission. The precise scope, preparation and making-good responsibilities should be agreed clearly in the project proposal.
The programme is set around design approvals, material availability, workshop capacity and site readiness. Stages are confirmed for the individual project rather than promised as a generic lead time.
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