Noble Heritage, Heritage Restoration Specialist
Restored Federation French doors with multi-pane glazing in Balmain, Sydney

Residential · Door Restoration

Federation French Door Restoration

Location

Balmain, Sydney

Building

Federation home

Duration

3 weeks

Restoration of a pair of Federation French doors in Balmain, including timber repair, original hardware refurbishment, and weatherproofing for a clean, weather-tight close.

Scope: French door pair, hardware and weatherproofing

The challenge

  • The doors had swollen and dropped, binding in the frame and failing to latch.
  • Water ingress had caused decay at the base of the stiles and the threshold.
  • Original hardware was worn and seized, and the finish had broken down.

Our approach

  1. 1We repaired decayed timber with matched splices and addressed the threshold and weather detailing to stop further water ingress.
  2. 2The doors were re-hung and eased to a true, even reveal so they closed cleanly.
  3. 3Original hardware was cleaned, repaired, and re-set, with sympathetic matches sourced for missing pieces.
  4. 4The doors were finished to suit the home and weatherproofed for long-term protection.

Materials and techniques

  • Matched timber for splice repairs
  • Refurbished original door hardware
  • Weather-sealing and heritage-appropriate finishes

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0421 344 405

Location

Sydney, NSW, Australia

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about our heritage timber restoration services, process, and consultations.

We restore and repair heritage sash windows, doors, joinery, decorative fretwork, corbels, platform signage, and other architectural timber features. Our work spans residential homes, commercial buildings, and public heritage landmarks across Sydney.

Yes. We regularly work to heritage council guidelines and conservation standards, coordinating with homeowners, architects, and heritage consultants to ensure repairs are compliant, sympathetic, and properly documented.

Preservation is our priority. Wherever possible, we retain original fabric using traditional techniques such as Dutchman repairs, splice work, and conservation grade consolidation before considering replication.

Timelines depend on the scope of work, access, and approval requirements. A single window repair may take days, while larger projects can run over several weeks. We provide a clear schedule after our initial assessment.

Yes. We offer a free consultation and quote for heritage timber restoration projects. We aim to respond within 24 hours with practical advice tailored to your building and requirements.

We are based in Sydney and service heritage projects across the metropolitan area and surrounding NSW regions. Contact us to confirm availability for your location.