Stuck window repair in Ottery St Mary

Usually yes. I'll carefully score the paint seal then ease the window open without splitting the frame or cracking the glass. It's about patience and the right technique. Once open, I'll clean off old paint so it doesn't stick again.

Few possibilities: paint buildup in the tracks, swollen timber from damp, or dried-out slides that need lubricating. I'll diagnose and fix - might just need cleaning and waxing, or might need the frame planing down slightly if it's swollen.

That's usually broken sash cords. I can replace them - bit more involved than freeing a stuck window but very doable. The window has to come out to access the weight pockets, cords replaced, then everything reassembled. Takes longer but saves buying new windows.

Sounds like the mechanism's failed - common on older windows. Sometimes it's just needs lubricating, sometimes parts are worn or broken. I'll take a look and advise whether it's repairable or needs parts ordering.

Keep them maintained - open and close them regularly (stuck windows get worse the longer you leave them), apply candle wax to slides for smooth operation, and deal with any damp issues causing the timber to swell.