
What Happens on a Window Repair Visit, From Call to Finish
Most window repairs are quicker and tidier than people expect. Here's every stage, from your first call or WhatsApp message to the finished, guaranteed job, plus how to prepare.

Most window repairs are quicker and tidier than people expect. Here's every stage, from your first call or WhatsApp message to the finished, guaranteed job, plus how to prepare.

Misting you can't wipe away is the obvious sign, but failed seals give subtler clues too. These five tool-free tests tell you whether a sealed unit has gone, and what to do about it.

Most stiff windows are caused by dirt, dry parts or a small misalignment. Here's how to diagnose the problem, what to lubricate with what, the simple adjustments you can make and when it's time for a repair.

Misted glass doesn't mean a new window, outside condensation is a good sign, and trickle vents aren't wasting your heat. Here are nine common beliefs about double glazing, and what's really true.

A misted unit is the perfect chance to upgrade the glass. Here's what Low-E, acoustic, obscure, self-cleaning and safety glass actually do, where each suits, and roughly what they add to the price.

Most window and door faults involve one part, not the whole window, so repairs cost far less than people fear. Here are typical 2026 prices, what pushes them up or down, and when replacement makes sense.

A door that needs a lift or a shove before it locks has usually dropped. Catch it early and it's a quick adjustment; leave it and the lock can fail. Here's how to spot it and how it's fixed.

Most draughts from windows and doors come from a handful of causes, and many cost little to fix. Here's how to find them in five minutes, what causes them and how they're sorted.

Finding a smashed window or forced door is upsetting. Here's what to do in the first few hours, from calling the police to boarding up, then the permanent repair and the upgrades that make a repeat less likely.