The joys and frustrations of heritage properties are no secret to us. Ventrolla’s premium service is designed to amplify the former and minimise the latter.

As specialists in retrofit, we prioritise restoration and renovation over replacement. By combining traditional craftsmanship with leading innovations, our specialist joiners balance sympathetic conservation with advanced sustainability. This way, we protect and subtly transform the UK’s most beautiful buildings with precision, fastidiousness, and expertise.

The home of heritage windows and doors

1 million+ windows restored, renovated or replaced
Nationwide workshops with local craftsmen and installers
40+ years specialising in heritage windows and doors restoration
Responsibly sourced timber
Award-winning innovative technology
Ventrolla Consult planning advisory service

Our history

Founded in 1983 by Robert Tunnicliffe, a former Ford Motors engineer, Ventrolla was born from his quest to resolve draught issues in his own home.

What began as a handmade prototype evolved into the world’s first perimeter sealing system (VPSS) and sash removal system (SRS).

Designed to eliminate draughts, rattles and dust ingress, VPSS was awarded the prestigious Design Council Award (Engineering Components) shortly after its invention. This system, along with our SRS, remains central to our distinguished offering over 40 years later.

Helping you deliver timeless craftsmanship and commercial value for your clients.

Our experience in heritage restoration spans from schools and stately homes to royal residences.

Offering you handcrafted solutions at scale.

Restoring heritage timber windows doesn’t have to be a headache. We collaborate with the UK’s most innovative conservation and retrofit architects, contractors, and surveyors, who rely on us to provide a frictionless, premium renovation service.

They trust our seamless precision – how we deliver bespoke solutions at scale, meet their exacting technical and efficiency specifications, and understand and respond to the uniqueness of each heritage property.

Accredited heritage window specialists for over 40 years.

Our accreditations from leading industry bodies and associations ensure that our master craftsmen and commercial project management team complete each property on time and on budget, consistently exceeding the expectations of your discerning clients.

Precision Project Management

We are highly experienced at carrying out work in phases to suit all commercial projects and timescales too. Getting Ventrolla involved at the early stage of your project means we can produce a full condition report outlining all options available. Our team will help with your tender by providing our detailed specifications and precise window section drawings.

A commercial team with decades of experience.

From historical hospitals to listed landmarks, our aptitude for restoring heritage buildings is second to none. We understand that schools often require refurbishment during holidays and hotels need tailored schedules around seasonal bookings. That’s why each project is assigned a dedicated Commercial Project Manager to ensure your project is completed on time and within budget.

No matter the scale of challenge, we manage every aspect – from expert support with tenders, compliance, and safety to detailed surveys, CAD drawings, and project schedules. Our services also include guide price and budget cost specifications, along with project staffing and thorough sub-trade vetting.

Continuing professional development (CPD) course.

Elevate your knowledge and retain your RIBA Chartered Membership with our premium CPD course.

Ventrolla is proud to work alongside RFM Group and Centric.

British Standards Institution (BSI)