The Story of Lordship Double Glazing Ltd

In 1977 a young boy was told by his strict father to go and get a job! This 13 year old wasn't exactly sure what to do but he and his friend walked from factory to factory and shop to shop looking for a summer job. Finally they went to a local petrol station and asked for employment. The attendant turned them down flat but as they were leaving he shouted to them to try around the back, as a new double glazing firm had started there.

This young boy and his friend did return! As they looked older than their years the owner took them on and they buckled down to hard work and began learning the craft of making windows. A few weeks later the two boys were asked to produce their p45, needless to say this request confused them and they were asked their ages. They informed him that they were just 13 yrs old ! The surprised owner agreed to let them carry on through the school holidays since they had worked so well so far.

When school started again one of the boys continued to work there in the evening. He realised his unique opportunity and soaked up the knowledge of making windows! A genius window manufacturer was born! After he left school aged 16, he immediately set up on his own in a garage located at the rear of his parents home in Willoughby Lane, North London. In these humble beginnings a delicate craftsmanship was finely honed. The skill and expertise required to manufacture high quality double glazing and doors was lovingly developed through careful learning and a passion to constantly improve a product.

Over the following 7 years a healthy reputation and customer base was built on reliability and good customer service. It is not surprising that the company then moved to the busy environment of Lordship Lane, where it has since gone from strength to strength. Lordship Double Glazing focused specifically on its primary strength of manufacturing doors and window units. At this point in time the company also achieved its accreditation as a master craftsman. The company worked out of 37 Lordship Lane with just a team of three, fast becoming the most reputable double glazing manufacturer in their local area.

The company continued to expand rapidly, taking additional premises, first next door at 35 Lordship Lane in 1997 and in 2005 33 Lordship Lane. As the company’s popularity grew additional staff were recruited, taking the work force up to 24.