A Dream Auction Win That Made It to TV – Ongoing Heritage Renovation with Bereco Windows.

Their renovation journey soon took an unexpected turn. After spotting a post on Instagram, they reached out to Sarah Beeny’s production team, resulting in their home being selected for a new Channel 4 programme, “Sarah Beeny – I Bought It At Auction”. The first episode airs Wednesday 25^th March 2026 with Dave and Heather’s home featuring in episode 6 on Wednesday 29^th April 2026. Filming has been both exciting and eye‑opening for the pair, giving them a behind-the-scenes process of how a renovation series is created.

The early stages of the project came with plenty of challenges. From initial surveys to heritage reports, the couple worked closely with their Heritage Officer to agree a route that balanced authentic appearance with improved performance. This allowed for heritage-inspired timber frames, complete with carefully considered glazing bars, profiles, and the distinctive angled window units that reflect the home’s original architectural form.

Colour played a key role in the final design. After much research, the couple chose Pebble Grey (RAL 7032) externally, a soft, muted tone that complements both the render and stone. Internally, they selected Traffic White (RAL 9016), to create a clean, bright finish throughout. The decision to use Antique Brass ironmongery helped tie the windows into the home’s existing fixtures and fittings, while also satisfying the Heritage Officer’s preference for period-appropriate hardware. The result is a warm, understated finish that feels timeless.

Throughout the process, our team supported Dave and Heather with a clear and straightforward approach. For the angled windows, our Project Manager, Claire Törincsi, received CAD templates that were carefully converted into accurate working drawings, refined within 3-5mm to account for any variations. These were then printed full-scale and used as templates to quality-check the manufactured frames prior to delivery, ensuring absolute accuracy.

Reflecting on the experience, Dave shared, “Perfect, couldn’t fault it. Highly recommend to anyone looking to purchase bespoke timber windows.”

The first phase of the installation, including one of the bespoke angled windows along with a tall, fixed window in the lounge, was completed during one of the filming days. Dave and Heather later praised our installers, saying, “Lee and Chris were total professionals throughout, even with a camera recording their every step.”

Even with only two angled windows installed at the front and five windows on the rear elevation, the transformation has already been remarkable. As the couple put it: “Honestly the quality and look of the windows speaks for itself even from people passing by the house we hear it all the time and we only have 2 at the front of the house imagine how good the house will look when they are all in.” The combination of refined sightlines, authentic detailing, and the comfort of double‑glazing has already brought a noticeable improvement to the home, both in appearance and everyday performance.

And this is only the beginning. We’ll be returning to Dave and Heather’s project for a follow‑up case study once their renovation is complete, so stay tuned for the final transformation!