Window seal replacement in Newton Abbot
Looking for professional window seal replacement help in Newton Abbot? Hembury Contracting provides reliable windows & draught proofing services across Newton Abbot and surrounding areas.
Price Guide
£60-£110
Typical Duration
1-2 hrs
Location
Newton Abbot
Window seal replacement for draughty UPVC or timber windows. Old perished rubber seals removed and new seals fitted properly - stops draughts, fixes rattles.
### The Frames Are Fine, Just the Seals Are Knackered
Your double glazing is draughty, rattles in the wind, maybe whistles a bit. **Everyone assumes they need new windows**. Usually? You just need new seals. The rubber perishes over time, cracks, shrinks, stops sealing properly.
> 💡 **Pro tip:** Window companies love to sell you £500+ replacement windows when a £60 seal replacement would solve the problem. Get a second opinion before committing to replacements.
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### Why Professional Replacement Matters
Getting the right seal profile and fitting it properly is the difference between success and waste of time.
| ✅ Done Right | ❌ Done Wrong | |--------------|---------------| | Correct seal profile for your window type | Generic seal that doesn't fit properly | | Old seal fully removed, surface cleaned | New seal stuck over old degraded seal | | New seal fitted into proper groove | Seal glued to surface, peels off | | No draughts, no rattles, smooth operation | Still draughty, or now window won't close |
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### What You Get
**🔧 The Full Service**
| Stage | What Happens | |-------|--------------| | **Assessment** | Check seal type, measure profile needed | | **Source** | Order correct replacement seal | | **Prep** | Remove old failed seal completely | | **Fitting** | Install new seal into grooves properly | | **Test** | Check seal compression, no draughts |
**📦 Included**
- Correct profile seal for your windows - Removal of old seals - Cleaning of seal grooves - Testing for draught elimination
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### Pricing Guide
| Number of Windows | Estimated Time | You'll Pay | |-------------------|----------------|------------| | 1-2 windows | 1 hour | **£60** | | 3-4 windows | 1.5-2 hrs | **£85-£110** | | 5+ windows | Quote | **Call for price** |
*Based on £60 minimum + £50/hr. Price assumes standard seal profiles available. Specialist profiles may cost more.*
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### Perfect For Your Project If...
✅ **UPVC windows 10+ years old** - seals typically fail around this age
✅ **Draughty closed windows** - biggest sign seals have perished
✅ **Rattling or whistling** - seal not holding sash tight anymore
✅ **Visible seal damage** - cracked, shrunk, or hanging off
Why Choose Us for Window seal replacement in Newton Abbot?
Stops draughts from failed seals
Fixes rattling or whistling windows
Much cheaper than replacing whole window
Works on UPVC, timber, and aluminium frames
What to Expect
### Step 1: Seal Assessment I check what type of window you have and measure the seal profile. Different window manufacturers use different seal styles. Sometimes I need to take a sample away to match. ### Step 2: Source & Return Order the correct replacement seals - usually takes a few days unless I've got the right profile in stock. Once seals arrive, I come back to fit them. ### Step 3: Remove & Replace Strip out all the old failed seals completely. Clean the grooves properly. Fit new seals carefully into the channels, making sure corners are done properly. Test each window closes tight with no draughts.
Our Newton Abbot Service Coverage
We cover Newton Abbot 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 Newton Abbot or in the surrounding villages, we're here to help.
Good to Know
> 🏠 **UPVC windows from a development?** Often all the windows are the same, so you can buy all the seal in one go and do the whole house. Much more cost-effective than one window at a time. **Can't find the right seal?** Some older or specialist windows use proprietary seal profiles that aren't available anymore. In that case we might need to look at alternative sealing methods or (worst case) window replacement. I'll be honest if that's the situation. **Misted double glazing?** That's a different problem - seal replacement won't fix failed double glazed units. That's the seal BETWEEN the panes, not the seal around the sash. See my misted double glazing service for that. **Combine with draught proofing** for complete seal. If your UPVC seals are failing, your older windows probably have draughts too. Get it all done together for a properly warm house.
Frequently Asked Questions about Window seal replacement in Newton Abbot
How do I know if my window seals need replacing?
You'll feel draughts even when the window is closed, sometimes you'll hear whistling or rattling, or you can actually see the rubber seal is cracked, perished, or hanging off. UPVC window seals typically last 10-20 years before they need replacing.
Can you replace seals on any type of window?
Most types yes - UPVC, timber, aluminium casements. The trickiest are specialist or very old windows where the seal profile isn't a standard size. I'll tell you honestly if it's doable or not. Most UPVC windows use standard seal profiles I can get easily.
Is it worth replacing seals or should I just get new windows?
If the frames and glass are fine, definitely worth replacing seals. You're looking at £60-110 per window for seal replacement versus £500+ for a whole new window. Seals are usually the first thing to fail - everything else can be perfectly sound.
Do I need to provide the seal or do you source it?
I source it - need to make sure it's the right profile and material for your window type. I'll measure up, order the correct seal, then come back to fit it. Sometimes I can do same-day if I've got common seal types in the van.
How long will new seals last?
Good quality replacement seals should last another 10-15 years. South-facing windows get more UV so might need replacing sooner. You'll know when they start to fail again - draughts come back, rubber starts to look perished.
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