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Do you struggle to find reliable tradespeople?
Our client struggled to find a reliable tradesperson - then they met Upcycle Interiors Ltd
September 2025 - Heritage Sash Window Repair in Upwey
Every home tells a story, and this project started with a simple phone call. A homeowner in Upwey, Dorset had spotted one of our flyers and reached out, desperate for help on their beautiful Grade II Listed building with three original timber sash windows that had seen better days.
September 2025 - Painting Project in Weymouth
We were contacted by a repeat customer who originally found us on Facebook, needing help with some painting work in Weymouth. Our client had a "painter" come in and leave her project like this... no sanding, no cleaning, no prep! wardrobe not moved and wall not painted behind it, no caulk used, awful masking tape used which was completely ineffective for the cutting in, walls need another coat, skirting not painted under the radiator.... because a bin was there? wrong...
August 2025 - Exterior house painting in Lanehouse
Our customer called us wanting to have a complete change to the colour for the front of their house, as it was looking a bit unloved and...
What is a sash window restoration?
At Upcycle Interiors, we’re passionate about repairing, restoring, refurbishing, and renovating existing properties.
Our ethos is simple: make do and mend. In other words, we believe in repairing what’s already there, and preserving the history and character that make a property unique.
March 2025 - Pipe Cladding in Portland
Our customer contacted us through our website form after finding us on Nextdoor.
They had some cladding in their kitchen which desperately needed repairing following a leaky pipe above, which had been fixed prior to our arrival.
We removed all of the existing rotten wood and replaced it with new cladding. The customer wanted to paint the new cladding themselves once it was installed.
February 2025 - Sash Window Repair in Weymouth
Our client approached us through our website contact form after finding us on Google.
a cord had broken on their sash window in the bathroom and would no longer stay open.
UIL replaced both sash cords in the window with new ones.
January 2025 - Kitchen Refurbishment in Weymouth
Our Weymouth client contacted us via WhatsApp after learning about us via a word-of-mouth recommendation, initially asking if we could install some kitchen cabinet doors.
Upcycle Interiors provided a reliable and professional service for this kitchen refurbishment project - we collected newly painted doors from the local spray workshop and installed them in time for the kitchen worktop templating team.
November 2024 - Gothic Gate in Osmington
This was a bespoke carpentry commission for a garden gate with Gothic style. The customer provided some of the detail design for us to execute.
November 2024- Heritage Sash Window Repair in Dorchester
Our Dorchester client approached us via email regarding a traditional sash window repair after being let down by all the other local heritage compaines they had tried. We were more than happy to help!
Refurbishment and renovation is what we are all about, we love to upcycle, repair, conserve and maintain, especially when it comes to traditional sash windows and conservation.
October 2024 - Cloakroom Painting In Osmington
Our client in Osmington found us when they saw one of our corex advertising boards in Upwey at an "Open Garden" event.
We have agreed a rolling program of refurbishment and maintenance works. The next phase was to redecorate the utility room and cloakroom.
November 2024 - Wallpapering service in Osmington
Decorating (wallpapering) is something we don't get much demand for here at UIL - but how refreshing it is! These two feature walls really transform the spaces and bring a touch of luxury. We hope you agree too?
October 2024 - Door Refurbishment in Winfrith
Our client in Winfrith Newburgh found us with a Google search a year ago when they asked us to build them a log cabin.
Since then we have been back to refurbish the back door, build a new hand made double gate, and now - lovingly restore an outhouse/workshop door. They had been meaning to do the work themselves, but as we know too well - life gets in the way and time slips by.
October 2024 - Door Painting
Our client found us when they saw one of our corex advertising boards in Upwey.
They had a long (2 pages of A4) to do list for us of small niggles and tasks to complete following their house move.Our team flew through the list - this week we painted two doors and a handrail.
October 2024 - Guttering Repair
Our client found us through a Google search and got in touch via WhatsApp (07971461101).
They enlisted us with repairing a malfunctioning built in dishwasher cabinet. While on site they requested our help with repairing some leaking gutters - they had scaffolding access for other works so we quickly jumped on the opportunity before the scaffolding was taken down.
September 2024 - Landscaping in Lanehouse
This client found us via a word of mouth recommendation. She asked for our landscaping skills to improve an area of her garden which contained decking in a shaded corner.
October 2024 - Handyman Services in Osmington
Our client found us when they saw one of our corex advertising boards in Upwey.
They had a long (2 pages of A4) to-do list for us of small niggles and tasks to complete following their house move.
September 2024 - Kitchen Renovation
Our client approached us during the summer after a word-of-mouth recommendation from a previous repeat customer.
She wanted a kitchen makeover with a “light touch”. We managed to completely overhaul the kitchen while she was still able to use it every day.

