Hexham and surrounding areas
Failed Double Glazing and Timber Frame Glass in Hexham
Hexham sits on the south bank of the River Tyne near Hadrian's Wall, about 25 miles west of Newcastle, and was the centre of Tynedale district from 1974 to 2009. We travel out from Newcastle for window and door repairs across the town.
We repair timber, sash, uPVC and aluminium windows and doors, with a free in-person quotation before any work is booked.
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A riverside market town and its windows
The town grew up around Hexham Abbey and the Market Place, with the Shambles, the Moot Hall and the Old Gaol close by. Along the river, parts of the town fall within Environment Agency flood zones, so where an opening has been affected by water, tell us what happened when you call.
North East England is drier than much of the country, averaging 793 mm of rain a year against 1,163 mm for the UK as a whole. Frames here wear more from age and use than from constant rain, which is why seals, hinges and hardware are usually the parts that need attention.
Hexham has a conservation area, and there are about 248 listed buildings within roughly 2 km of the town. For those homes, repairing the existing sash windows or timber windows is often required rather than replacing them. Check with Northumberland County Council what consent is needed before any change.
Away from the older streets, semis make up 36.1% of homes across Northumberland and detached houses 27.2%. That is a large stock of uPVC reaching the age when units mist and hinges wear, and misted double glazing is repaired by changing the glass alone.
Typical property in the area: listed and stone buildings in the conservation area, plus semis and detached homes with upvc.
Hexham in practice
What we look at
Older timber and newer uPVC fail in different ways, so we check different things.
- Sash and timber: cords, weights and beads on sliding sashes
- uPVC: friction stays and hinges that let the sash drop
- Sash and timber: draughts around the sash and worn draught-proofing
- uPVC: misted sealed units that can be replaced in the frame
- Sash and timber: hinges and hardware on older stone buildings
- uPVC: handles, locks and keeps that no longer line up
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Our full repair range covers Hexham; most jobs take one visit.
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Questions
Hexham questions
My house is listed. Can you repair the windows?
Yes. Repairing the existing sashes or timber casements is often what a listed building needs, because it keeps the original frame. We repair the moving parts, glass and hardware without altering the opening.
Do I need consent before a window repair in Hexham?
A like-for-like repair often keeps things simple, but rules differ for listed buildings and the conservation area. Check with Northumberland County Council before any change, and we can describe the proposed repair for you.
How far ahead should I book a visit to Hexham?
Because Hexham is further out from our base, a little notice helps us plan the trip. Mention every window and door that needs attention so they can all be looked at in one visit.
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