Window repair in Sidmouth
Looking for professional window repair help in Sidmouth? Hembury Contracting provides reliable windows & draught proofing services across Sidmouth and surrounding areas.
Price Guide
£60-£160
Typical Duration
1-3 hrs
Location
Sidmouth
Windows repaired properly so they actually work - sash cords replaced, catches fixed, frames patched, draughts sealed. Older Sidmouth homes need this stuff doing right.
### Keep Your Original Windows Working
Here's the thing about old windows: **they're repairable**.
Modern throw-away culture says replace them. But traditional timber windows were built to last centuries - they just need maintaining. Sash cords wear out. Catches break. Frames get a bit of rot. All fixable.
> 💡 **Pro tip:** Original sash windows in period Sidmouth properties add serious value. Repair them properly and they'll outlast most modern replacements while keeping the character that makes your house special.
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### Common Window Repairs
| Problem | Fix | Typical Time | |---------|-----|--------------| | Sash won't stay up | Replace sash cords | 2-3 hrs per window - **£110-£160** | | Broken catch/fastener | Replace catch | 30 mins - **£60** | | Loose or broken stay | Replace stay | 30-60 mins - **£60** | | Draughty gaps | Draught-proof system | 1-2 hrs per window - **£60-£110** | | Minor frame rot | Cut out rot, fill/splice repair | 1-2 hrs - **£60-£110** | | Glazing putty failing | Re-putty panes | 1-2 hrs per window - **£60-£110** |
*Based on £60 minimum (first hour) + £50/hr after.*
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### Why Repair Rather Than Replace?
**Character** - original windows are part of your house's charm
**Cost** - repairs cost a fraction of replacement
**Environment** - keeping timber windows is far greener than UPVC
**Value** - original features add value to period properties
**Planning** - listed buildings often require you to keep original windows
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### Sash Window Repairs
Sash windows are **brilliant when they work** and frustrating when they don't.
**Common issues I fix:** - Broken sash cords (window won't stay up) - Painted shut (can't open at all) - Draughty (gaps everywhere, rattles in wind) - Catches broken or missing - Bottom rail rot (where water sits)
Most are fixable in an afternoon per window.
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### Perfect For Your Project If...
✅ **Sash won't stay up** - needs sash cord replacement
✅ **Catch is broken** - window won't fasten properly
✅ **Draughts everywhere** - gaps need sealing, brush seals fitting
✅ **Period house** - keeping original features properly maintained
Why Choose Us for Window repair in Sidmouth?
Windows opening and closing smoothly
Broken parts replaced properly
Draughts reduced or eliminated
Original features kept where possible
What to Expect
### Step 1: Assessment I'll look at what's wrong, test the operation, check for rot or damage. Often it's obvious (broken cord, missing catch), sometimes needs investigation. ### Step 2: Repair Work Parts replaced or repaired on-site where possible. Sash cord replacement means partly dismantling the window to access the weight pockets - takes time but it's the only proper way. ### Step 3: Test & Finish Window tested for smooth operation, catches adjusted, any final tweaks done. You'll see it working as it should before I leave.
Our Sidmouth Service Coverage
We cover Sidmouth and a 30-mile radius from Exeter, meaning you get local service with the backing of an established business. Whether you're in the centre of Sidmouth or in the surrounding villages, we're here to help.
Good to Know
> 🏛️ **Period properties:** Victorian and Edwardian houses in Exeter were built with quality timber windows designed to last. Keep them maintained and they'll outlast you. **Multiple windows?** Book them together. Setup time on sash cord replacement is significant - doing several windows in one visit makes economic sense. **Conservation areas?** Some Exeter areas have restrictions on window replacement. Repairing originals is usually fine (and cheaper anyway). **Draught-proofing?** If I'm doing other window repairs, it's a good time to add brush seals and draught-proofing systems. Makes a massive difference to heat loss.
Frequently Asked Questions about Window repair in Sidmouth
What can you actually repair on old windows?
Sash cords, catches, stays, hinges, frames, seals, glazing putty - basically anything except the glass itself. Most traditional windows are designed to be repaired rather than replaced.
My sash window won't stay up - is that fixable?
Yes - that's usually broken sash cords. I replace both cords (even if only one has snapped - the other's not far behind). Window will work like new, staying wherever you put it.
Can you repair wooden frames or just replace them?
Most wooden frame rot can be repaired with wood filler or spliced-in new timber. Full replacement is rarely needed unless the rot is extensive. Repair is almost always cheaper.
Will repaired windows be as good as new ones?
For operation and function, yes. Properly repaired sash windows work beautifully. For energy efficiency, old single-glazed windows will never match modern double glazing - but draught-proofing helps massively.
How long do window repairs take?
Depends what's wrong. Replacing a catch or stay is 30 minutes. Sash cord replacement is 2-3 hours per window because you have to partly dismantle it. I'll estimate once I've seen it.
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