Update: We rehired Sashwright to do a set of 6 single hung windows in a large upstairs room in our house. These windows also needed to be period accurate with a modern affordance towards thermal performance. Stephen came by, measured everything once, and then showed up on the scheduled date to do the install. I had to move a bunch of furniture around the window areas so they could set up, and they sealed off the work area and placed paper through the house to save wear and tear. Everything went perfectly, with no notes. The windows are beautiful, perform extremely well, and I couldn't be more pleased. This room is now pleasant to be in during the cold winter months. This installation had fewer complications in the house than the first one because there was less rot being up on the second floor, but in both cases, Sashwright displayed a great amount of attention to detail and precision in their work. If you're blessed to own one of Portland's many Century homes and you would like to keep its charm while updating the panes with modern technology, Sashwright should be at the top of your list. We've done 9 windows now, in various configuratiuons, and we will be continuing with them for the remainder as our budget becomes available because they're fantastic. read more

We had a wonderful experience restoring our wood windows with The Sashwright! From our very first interactions, the whole team conveyed a high level of expertise and passion for both old homes and beautiful, functional windows. We had The Sashwright install custom storm windows, remove the original wood windows, restore them, and reinstall them. Carl did an excellent job leading both the window removal and reinstallation; the team was very respectful of our home and worked hard to keep it clean and safe during the work. Carl was also very warm, answered all of our questions, and worked very hard to make sure all of our concerns were fully addressed. The restored windows are BEAUTIFUL. The Sashwright uses very high quality materials and has a keen attention to detail - you can really see the care and attention to detail in the final product. They're also highly functional - Carl re-balanced all of the windows and window weights so they slide open and shut easily - buttery smooth action. We asked the Sashwright to re-screen some of the storm windows with cat proof screening. Matt completed this job extremely quickly and that process was completely painless and unintrusive. Throughout the entire process Deborah did an incredible job running logistics. There were a LOT of moving parts for this work and through her efforts they all came together smoothly. Communication was clear and responsive throughout and there were no surprises. We are delighted with our restored windows! Thank you! read more

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We live in a historic neighborhood in Portland, a 100-year-old home that was in desperate need of a solution for old leaky windows and doors. The required oversight of the historical society was potentially nerve-wracking, and the in-kind replacement was rather pricey. Serendipitously right after a terrible ice storm an advertisement arrived in the mail from Sashwright; "Are you freezing your sash off?" We laughed but agreed we were and needed to do something about it. Steven Colvin the proprietor of Sashwright came out to do a thorough walk-through of the house offering a variety of suggestions that would solve our problems and not break the bank. We chose to have custom wooden shutters fabricated for the entire house, as well as a new front door and side door. Several of the storms have a swappable storm/screen panel for change of season. As we progressed through the measuring, ordering, and installation phases of the project something became clear to us no matter who we spoke with or met on the job. Steven has developed a very special culture among the staff and craftsmen on the job. There's only one way to do the job and that's right. Sash-right. The attention to detail was extraordinary and it was truly a delight to have them work in our home. I can't speak highly enough of them, and unfortunately cannot give them more than five stars. Stephen runs a great business, supported in the field by skilled craftsmen, Matt, Michael, and Dave. The office management and operations are competently handled by Deborah and Laura. Some pictures are included but don't do the fine work justice. read more

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We had such a positive experience in 2022 with Sashwright that when it became clear replacing our windows was our best option to meet various goals and needs, we didn't hesitate to work with Sashwright again; I posted a review here on 8/15/2022. Nothing I wrote about in my review from 2022 was different this time (exceptional work and care around our house and property, clear expectations set and met, feeling heard, superb professionalism), but I did want to highlight something that was paramount with the project this time around. We have a toddler now, and going way above and beyond with lead mitigation was a critical need for us. When Sashwright worked with us in 2022, my wife was pregnant and Sashwright went above and beyond to ensure lead mitigation was done exceptionally well (which it was), so we were confident to bring them in again. This time was no different. Dave, Matt, and Stephen made something that can have catastrophic consequences a non-issue. There's no question about the quality of their work, especially with old homes. But if you want a team of true craftspeople that not only care about doing a good job, but genuinely care about your priorities for a project and can meet and exceed them, you can't go wrong with Sashwright. It was an absolute pleasure to partner with them again and to know that the work they did kept our toddler (and my wife and I) safe and was of the highest caliber for craftsmanship. If I could give them 10 stars, I wouldn't hesitate for a moment to do so. read more

Stephen, Deborah, and the whole Sashwright crew have been a pleasure to work with. Friendly, professional, timely, and exhibiting a level of perfectionism that you hope to find in dentists, airline pilots....and wooden storm window makers. Our house looks great; our A/C works more efficiently, and street noise is much reduced. We're completely satisfied, and recommend The Sashwrigt highly. read more

I am incredibly picky, and I am sure I'm not the most easygoing customer. I love my historic home, and when it comes to someone working on it, I know just what I want and expect contracts to work on my home as if it was theirs. I have only be pleased with two contractors over the years, and one of them is The Sashwrite. Stephen and Carl are fantastic craftspersons. They both show passion for both their work and historic architecture. My storm windows exceeded my expectations for both performance and appearance. My home is so much more comfortable now, and maybe more beautiful than before. read more

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We had a great experience with this company. Carl worked on my father-in-laws house. He repaired a glass greenhouse that was attached to an older home. Carl always kept us notified on when he would arrive, what his plans were and how long the project would take. The office and Steven were great at communicating too. The project was done professionally, estimate was done well and I would totally recommend them to anyone. My father-in-law was very pleased with the repairs. read more

We couldn't be happier with our window installation by Sashwright! Dave, the lead on our project, is so passionate and knowledgeable about historical windows. His expertise, care and craftsmanship really showed in how he seamlessly fit our new windows into the original, 100 year-old frames. Highly recommend!! read more

I've personally remodeled multiple homes - did the work myself. I've also worked with many contractors and subcontractors over the years. Steven, Carl and company at The Sashwright are outstanding. I've chosen the following words carefully. I have never worked with any contractors who are so; Focused Thoughtful Meticulous Professional Knowledgeable If you want the absolute best people for windows in this area, The Sashwright Company are the ones. I recommend them without reservation. read more

My wife and I moved into our first old home last year, and it was clear our original windows needed some TLC. I can't quite remember how we found Stephen/Sashwright, but we are incredibly thankful that we did, and here's why: 1. We always felt heard. Whether it was during the initial meeting, follow up questions via email, or during the actual project, Stephen and his craftsmen (Randy, Dave, and Carl) truly listened when we had questions or requests. 2. Expectations were always set reasonably around costs, time, etc. This is something that only happens with competent, experienced professionals, and what we expected is exactly what happened in our project. 3. Professionalism. This can be defined in so many ways, but what stood out were three main things: 1) Stephen, Dave, Randy, and Carl all communicated with us and themselves in such a refreshingly respectful, courteous manner (I could hear them through the floor in our basement, since we don't have insulation between the two levels yet); 2) they took great care to be conscientious in the house and on the property, so when they were done each day and at the end of the project, you really couldn't tell they had even been at the house; 3) they clearly are passionate about their work, and that manifested in their excitement in clearly explaining what they were doing whenever we were curious and at the end of each project day. I feel like it is extremely difficult to find people who will ever care as much about your house as you do, but I really felt like Stephen, Dave, Carl, and Randy did, and we're so thankful they are also superb craftsmen and really decent people. That combination led to a superbly executed project, and we are excited to engage with Sashwright for our Phase 2 sometime in 2023/2024. read more

We had a pair of vinyl windows with broken lift mechanisms. Stephen knew which parts we needed & told me where I could get them locally. With his encouragement & guidance I save a few hundred bucks by doing the work myself and now know how to maintain another part of my home! I'm super grateful!! read more

Stephen, did a great job. We discussed the job and set expectations and he did exactly what I wanted for a great price. He follows up.

We own a 1914 craftsman with original wood windows downstairs. We hired Sashwright to do maintenance on eight of the windows that were painted shut, with cut cords, when we purchased the house a few months ago. We picked them after getting quotes from 3 others and are incredibly happy with our decision. Stephen and Carl were incredibly knowledgable about their craft, did amazing work, and gave us a product we feel great about. I'd happily use them again, but I suspect our windows will work well now for a long time to come! read more

They did a beautiful job installing Marvin Windows in my almost 100 year old house. Their pricing was competitive and their work was top notch. They are super professional and easy to work with. They were responsive to all my questions. I very much enjoyed working with them and on top of that I have some lovely new windows. read more

Stephen provided the best customer service out of any contractor or tradesperson that I have ever worked with. He was knowledgeable, friendly, and transparent. He was very responsive and a clear communicator. He took the time to review all of the options I had for window repair and replacement and gave me sound advise as to the best bang for my buck. I will certainly be returning to the Sashwright in the future for any window-related needs. read more

Got back to me within an hour! Even though they are booked up for 9 months, I was impressed with their energy, passion for windows, and impressive repair niche. read more

Working with Stephen was one of the best experiences that I've ever had working with a contractor. I reached out to Stephen about installing a new front door on my home. From the start, his communication was very clear and he made sure that I was aware of all of my options. He did a beautiful job on the door installation, and he even checked in with me later to ensure that everything was as expected. I would highly recommend Sashwright Co. to anyone looking to install new doors or windows. read more

We had 6 almost 100- year old original windows sills and sash completely restored on the front of our house recently by The Sashwright Co and we can strongly recommend Stephen Colvin and his lead carpenter Carl, for their integrity, commitment, responsiveness and ease of working with during a project with some challenges which included custom wood mill work, working around window awnings, a Juliet balcony on the second floor window blocking access, and more. In each case they provided excellent work and commitment to getting the job done in a professional manner. Highly recommended. read more

I haven't actually had any work done by Stephen and The Sashwright, but I wanted to take a moment to leave this 5 star review. I have a unique project with unique needs, and they were so immediately responsive, professional and informative that it really impressed me. He gave me options for solutions, and was very open about the expense, pitfalls and other possibilities. It was much appreciated, and I think it will help me get the project completed. read more