References



Double Hung Window Repair                   Martin J. Sullivan


Member of London Guild of Craftsmen and now permanently residing near Charleston, South Carolina.

 

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With over 20 years of work, we have in excess of 50 written references.  We would be delighted to show you all of them, but here are just a few. 

This is  Drayton Hall  in Charleston, South Carolina.

Paraphrasing J. Jackson Walter, President of the National Trust for Historic Preservation in his Forward to  The Elements of Style by Stephen Calloway and Elizabeth Cromley, "this home is the preeminent surviving example of Georgian Palladian architecture in the United States. ....built in 1742, the house has never been restored, it has been preserved....as George McDaniel, the director of Drayton Hall, puts it, his historic site is a 'small postage stamp of history', an intact survivor from a society of the past." 

Now in the care of the National Trust, this house is so revered that airplanes are not allowed to fly directly overhead, but I was allowed to conduct certain repairs to the  windows.

Written Reference.

Drayton Hall. South Carolina
Rutledge Avenue. Charleston Customs House. Dorset
Brunson House. Hampton Country Club. Hampton
Osho Leela. Gillingham Shropshire. England
The Worshipful Company of Wheelwrights is a London City Guild.  A very high standard is required to be vested as a member.

Following several years of  apprenticeship, formal training and after being master of my own shop for no less then 6 years, I was invited to apply.

I am a Yeoman to the Guild. 
www.wheelwrights.org 

Further references include:
Australia National Trust Work to Historic Homestead, and South Australia state horse drawn carriage collection.
Mayor Pro-Tempore of North Charleston  Numerous works in North Charleston.
Autistic Society Southern England.
Avalon Vineyard Reference from some 18 years ago.
South Carolina. Rutledge Avenue Charleston      Historic home
Harris Fowler Solicitors Taunton. Somerset
A huge Charleston Mansion.  Historic mansion provided inspiration in  "Gone With the Wind"
Drayton Hall National Trust USA
National Westminster Bank Yeovil. Somerset. United Kingdom.

More references available on     www.sashwindowservice.com 

This standard has taken many years of learning, a desire to perfect the craft and constantly seek improvement. 

My work is in demand, and I try to be as accurate as possible by giving realistic start dates for projects. 

I am not the cheapest, nor do I ever wish to be. There is a value for my work and I very much take pride in that I do not cut corners or take the easy and cheap option. We believe we are excellent value for money.

All business arrangements and estimates are done in writing and all work clearly explained.

My experience, references and guild membership represent a standard of trust. They ensure the highest respect for your home, its contents and consistently high quality craftsmanship.

I understand discretion and have worked for numerous well-known personalities.  Because I am often placed in a position of intimacy, I fully respect and uphold confidentiality. 

I have dual citizenship (England and Australia, plus USA permanent residency). I am therefore allowed to work in all these countries as well as anywhere in the EEC, Caribbean, and Canada. 

Our workshops are maintained in three countries. 

martin@sashwindowservice.com

Should we be unavailable we also know quite a number of tried and trusted craftsman to whom we would be happy to refer work . Some of these craftsmen have been former employees, or are well known to us. Should you require a local person to visit, would you please call us and we will refer them to you. We do ask that you remain in contact with us so a "feedback" record can be kept in order to maintain standards.