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— Glass Panel Replacement

Glass Panel Replacement — Bevelled, Leaded, Stained

Bespoke glass replacement for period and modern doors. Bevelled glass, leaded lights, stained glass, sandblasted, textured, and modern sealed units. Cut to fit any shape including arched and circular. Traditional patterns replicated from originals or photographs.

— Scope of Work

What's included

Every glass panel replacement project follows a fixed-price scope agreed in advance.

  • Removal of broken or damaged glass and putty/beading
  • Custom cutting to fit any shape (arched, circular, gothic, rectangular)
  • Bevelled glass produced by specialist bevelers
  • Leaded lights repaired or newly assembled
  • Stained glass — repaired, replicated from photographs, or new commissions
  • Modern sealed units retrofitted where thermal upgrade is required
  • Traditional putty or timber beading refitting
  • Colour and pattern matching to surviving originals

Glass options by era

Every period has a signature glazing style. Getting the glass right is often what makes a restored door look genuinely period rather than "restored".

Georgian (1714-1830)

Small-pane leaded lights, hand-blown crown glass with subtle imperfections, occasionally bevelled edges on higher-status houses. Modern crown-glass reproductions are available and correct for Georgian restoration.

Victorian (1837-1901)

The great age of decorative glass — heavy bevels, stained glass, etched and sandblasted panels, coloured glass borders around clear centres. Later Victorian (1880s onwards) shows rich stained-glass work with floral and geometric patterns.

Edwardian (1901-1910)

Continued decorative glass tradition with lighter, more delicate patterns. Bevelled clear glass with narrow coloured borders is characteristic. Art Nouveau influence in higher-status properties.

Modern retrofits

Where thermal performance matters (heat loss, condensation), original decorative glass can be retained on the outside face with a modern sealed unit fitted behind. This preserves the appearance while dramatically improving U-value.

— Typical Investment
From £250

For a single small panel (up to 400×400mm). Larger, bevelled or leaded panels £400-£1,200. Full stained-glass panels £800-£3,500 depending on complexity.

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Frequently asked

Can you match original Victorian stained glass?
Yes — our traditional glaziers can match Victorian stained-glass patterns from surviving pieces, photographs, or period pattern books. Match quality depends on how much of the original survives — even a single fragment gives us the colour palette, lead widths and pattern rhythm.
How do you fit glass into a curved arched head?
Curved-head panels are templated on-site (we don't rely on drawings), then cut precisely to the template in the workshop. Bevelled and leaded glass can both be curved-fitted. Complex arches (ogee, gothic) sometimes require the glass to be assembled from multiple pieces with lead cames.
Can I retain original glass but improve thermal performance?
Yes — a technique called 'secondary glazing' or 'sealed-unit retrofit' fits a modern insulating unit behind the original decorative glass. The original stays visible on the outside face; the sealed unit provides the thermal performance. U-values drop from ~5.0 to ~1.8 W/m²K without touching the original glass.
Is original glass worth preserving?
Almost always — even damaged period glass has character (subtle waves, imperfections, colour depth) that modern glass can't replicate. We repair rather than replace wherever possible. Only completely shattered or missing panels get full replacement.