Lodge Restoration





5.0 out of 5 based on
33 reviews and feedback
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Joinery Services, Sash Window Repairs & Replacement, Window Frames, Window Replacement | Repairs, Furniture, Furniture ManufacturerBusiness Information
We are a small firm that specialise in traditional joinery and restoration work, sympathetic to Edinburgh’s heritage and conservation.
We have a wealth of experience of working in listed buildings.
All prices and estimates are inclusive of VAT.
Please send ALL enquiries by email.
We have a wealth of experience of working in listed buildings.
All prices and estimates are inclusive of VAT.
Please send ALL enquiries by email.
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5.0 out of 5 based on
33 reviews.
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Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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Chris repaired a rotten window sill for us on our sash and case windows. He was able to fit our job in and worked quickly, efficiently and tidied up after the work was complete. We will definitely get Chris back to do the full restoration of our windows in the near future.
Caroline Parker





Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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Sash window repairs and draught-proofing. Chris is excellent: reliable, efficient and easy to deal with. We use him for all our sash window work and would highly recommend him.
Kate Kelly Property Services





Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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Chris has replaced cords and repaired 2 sash windows, one of which was in a very tricky situation. I was grateful that he did the necessary painting to complete the job too! He’s personable, pleasant and interesting, all important factors when someone is working inside one’s home! There’s so much demand in Edinburgh for his sort of work that I just wish there were more Chris Lodges around!





Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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Chris was helpful from start to finish, left a clean site each day and did a fantastic job of restoring our windows. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend him.
Caitlin





Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £5001 - £25,000
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Chris took on a really extensive window refurbishment job for us - eleven 200-year old sash and case windows, some of which were barely hanging on...
We'd had several quotes from other companies. A few sent out reps who were unable to answer a lot of the more technical questions. One of the things I liked about Chris is that he's the guy who does the quotes and does the work, so you get a straight answer right away. He was realistic about the scale of the job and didn't try to upsell anything.
Other companies were sceptical about being able to retain any of the original windows. Chris not only managed to retain most of our windows, he even reinstated many of the original glass panes and worked with a carpenter colleague to recreate the really unusual astragals where the originals couldn't be rescued. He really has done an absolutely first-class job. I'd highly recommend Chris to anyone. He's a true craftsman.
We'd had several quotes from other companies. A few sent out reps who were unable to answer a lot of the more technical questions. One of the things I liked about Chris is that he's the guy who does the quotes and does the work, so you get a straight answer right away. He was realistic about the scale of the job and didn't try to upsell anything.
Other companies were sceptical about being able to retain any of the original windows. Chris not only managed to retain most of our windows, he even reinstated many of the original glass panes and worked with a carpenter colleague to recreate the really unusual astragals where the originals couldn't be rescued. He really has done an absolutely first-class job. I'd highly recommend Chris to anyone. He's a true craftsman.
Victoria





Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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Restoration of three sash windows in upper colonies flat.
The work was carried out professionally and thoroughly. Before the work was started a clear, detailed estimate was provided.
It was done with care and efficiency and the windows were saved from their rather delipidated state!
I was really pleased and grateful.
The work was carried out professionally and thoroughly. Before the work was started a clear, detailed estimate was provided.
It was done with care and efficiency and the windows were saved from their rather delipidated state!
I was really pleased and grateful.
Eileen McConnell





Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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Restored 4 former windows. Great work and really good value





Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1001 - £5000
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Chris Lodge renovated five sash and case windows in my Edinburgh flat. Excellent quality of workmanship, and the flat was left tidy at the end of each day. And all at a competitive price. To be recommended.
Donald





Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1001 - £5000
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I had my sash windows restored and would highly recommend using lodge restorations. Chris did an amazing job of my windows, they now look as good as new! Chris is very friendly, reliable and trustworthy, he was very open and honest from the start and stuck to the timeframe. I’ve used him since to carry out work to the sash windows in the office I work in. Thanks again Chris, very pleased with the end result!
Niamh





Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1001 - £5000
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I am very happy with the window refurbishment that Chris did in my flat. I felt the price was reasonable as there was obviously a lot of work involved as well as some materials being required. Chris is friendly and hardworking. He made a conscious effort to minimise disruption in the flat whilst he was working and tidied up at the end of each day.





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Fantastic workmanship - real attention to detail and a beautiful finished job. Reliable and hard working too. Many thanks!
Shona





Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1001 - £5000
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Chris did a splendid job of our 22 windows. He always turned up on time and worked hard throughout the day, fuelled by coffee! He is a really nice guy too.
Rosemary





Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1001 - £5000
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Gave an honest, detailed quote, did a good job and dealt with any snags straightaway.
Nigel Bagshaw





Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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Chris responded quickly and was able to fit us in earlier than scheduled which was really helpful. He attended and made practical and helpful recommendations. The work was completed to a very high standard promptly and with a very professional demeanour. No hesitation in recommending.
Susan





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A very good experience and I would have no hesitation in recommending him to others.
Alasdair David Lachlan Clark





Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1001 - £5000
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Chris refurbished and repaired our bay window, both wood and stonework, and replaced the old glass with 'slimlite' double glazed units. Our windows now look smart and are also draught-proof and sound insulated. He gave very good advice during our consultation and would quite happily have done as good a job with single glazing if our budget had been tighter (but still cheaper than replacement double glazed windows). We were able to arrange for him to have access whilst we were away on holiday, and as it involved about 8 days' work this was less disruptive for us and worked out well. I would have no hesitation in recommending his work and would definitely use his services again.
Stuart Woollard





Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1 - £1000
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Chris did a great job of repairing our window frames. He gave us options on what he could for us without any pressure to commit to the job. His quote was very reasonable - he even charged us less on the day as the job was more straightforward than had initially thought. I would recommend Chris and without doubt use him again.





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I would highly recommend his services.
Chris was professional and polite.
Chris was professional and polite.





Value of Products/Services or Work Performed: £1001 - £5000
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Lodge restorations: Chris was an excellent worder. Trustworthy, reliable and very good value for money. I would highly recommend him.
Eileen Brown





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Chris has carried out a few jobs for me over the last 18 months and has always done such a good job that I got him back to renovate my bathroom, alongside my plumber.
He's reliable, very hard working, a total perfectionist and the most friendly and tidy tradesman I've had the pleasure of dealing with. I can't recommend Chris highly enough!
He's reliable, very hard working, a total perfectionist and the most friendly and tidy tradesman I've had the pleasure of dealing with. I can't recommend Chris highly enough!
Kirsten Marwick