Repair service
Window Repairs: Stiff, Jammed and Draughty Windows
Windows that stick, drop, whistle in the wind or refuse to lock rarely need replacing. Almost every moving part of a uPVC window is a serviceable component, and replacing that component costs a small fraction of a new window.
We repair windows for homeowners, landlords, letting agents and businesses throughout Newcastle and the North East, with honest advice on the rare occasions when replacement genuinely is the better value option.
Free in-person quotes. Photo estimates sometimes possible. 24 hour emergency call out.
Repair first
Replacement only when a repair is not possible
Fast response
Messages answered within 15 minutes in working hours
Free quotations
In person, with photo estimates sometimes possible
Guaranteed work
over 10 years of repair experience
Common window problems we fix
- Windows that will not open or will not close fully
- Stiff, heavy or grinding opening mechanisms
- Dropped or misaligned sashes catching the frame
- Handles that spin freely or snap off
- Locks that will not engage or keys that will not turn
- Draughts, rattling and perished rubber gaskets
- Misted sealed units and cracked panes
- Trickle vents, restrictors and child safety catches
A proper diagnosis first
A stiff window can be a tired friction stay, a dropped sash, a swollen gasket or simply years without lubrication. We check the whole window rather than guessing, then tell you plainly what needs replacing and what only needs adjusting.
That approach keeps costs down and stops the same fault returning a few months later.
Parts we replace
- Friction stays and egress or fire escape hinges
- Espagnolette and shootbolt locking mechanisms
- Handles, spindles, cockspur and locking keeps
- Weather seals, gaskets and glazing beads
- Sealed glass units in any thickness or pattern
Landlords and letting agents
We work with landlords and agents across Tyne and Wear who need repairs done quickly between tenancies or reported by tenants mid tenancy. We can attend with a tenant present, report on what we found, and invoice on account.
Questions
Frequently asked
Is it worth repairing a twenty year old uPVC window?
Usually yes. If the frame and glass are sound, replacing the hardware restores full function for a fraction of a new window, and parts are still widely available for older systems.
Can you match my existing handles?
In most cases we can match the style and finish. Where an obsolete part cannot be matched, we fit the nearest current equivalent and can change matching windows for consistency.
Do you charge for a quote?
No. In-person quotations are free. We may sometimes be able to estimate from clear photographs, but usually need to inspect the fault before confirming a price.
My window will not close properly since the hot weather. Why?
Heat expands the sash and highlights a hinge that has already worn, so the frame and sash begin to catch. Replacing the friction stays and adjusting the sash puts it right.
Can you fit fire escape or easy clean hinges to existing windows?
Yes. Egress and easy clean hinges can be retrofitted to most uPVC windows, which is often needed in upstairs bedrooms and rented properties.
Do you repair windows in rented properties with tenants in?
Yes. We regularly attend with tenants present for landlords and letting agents, report what we found and invoice on account.
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Guides that go with this repair
Broken handle or hinge
Telling handle faults from hinge faults, and why leaving them costs more later.
Condensation on windows
Between the panes, room side or outside: three different problems with three different answers.
Draughty windows
Finding the real source of a draught, and the cheap repairs that stop it.
Other repairs
We also fix
Misted and Failed Units
When condensation appears between the panes of a double glazed window, the sealed unit has failed. The glass looks permanently cloudy, the view is ruined and the window no longer insulates the room the way it should.
Read moreuPVC Door Repairs
A door that will not lock is not an inconvenience, it is a security problem. We repair uPVC, composite and aluminium doors across Newcastle and the North East, usually in a single visit and usually without replacing the door.
Read moreHinges, Locks and Handles
Hinges, locks and handles are the parts that do all the work, so they are the parts that wear out. They are also the parts that keep your home secure, which is why a failed handle or seized lock should not be left.
Read moreGlass Replacement
Broken glass needs dealing with quickly, both for safety and to keep the property secure and weathertight. We replace single, double and triple glazed glass in windows, doors, side panels and conservatories throughout Newcastle and the North East.
Read moreEmergency Repairs
If your property is not secure, it is an emergency. We provide 24 hour emergency window and door repairs across Newcastle and the North East, including boarding up, temporary glazing, lock changes and gaining entry to jammed doors.
Read moreDouble Glazing Repairs
Double glazing is made up of parts that can often be repaired individually, yet homeowners are frequently quoted for whole new windows when a single component has failed. Repairs are at the heart of our business, and we only recommend replacement windows when a sound repair is no longer possible.
Read moreNeed it sorted today?
Tell us what the window or door is doing and we will arrange a free in-person quotation. Clear photographs can sometimes help us estimate sooner.