Repair & maintenance
Repair rather than replace
A window that sticks, lets in draughts or mists up between the panes does not necessarily need replacing. We adjust, repair and refresh your windows and doors in wood, PVC or aluminium, even older ones. It is quicker, cheaper, and they are good for many more years.
- Wood, PVC and aluminium
- Windows, doors, blinds
- Trained by RENOLIT
The tell-tale signs
Your window is talking to you
1 · Our services
From small repairs to full restoration
Hardware adjustment
The sash sticks, closes badly or no longer tilts: we adjust and lubricate the hardware so it closes like on day one.
Seals
Replacement of squashed or hardened seals: no more draughts, whistling or some of the outside noise.
Misted or broken glass
We replace only the glass, with modern, better-insulating glazing, and can take the opportunity to switch to laminated or acoustic glass.
Handles and fittings
Broken or loose handles, espagnolettes, keeps, door closers: replacement, and lockable handles for more security.
PVC repair
Dents, scratches, screw holes, damaged corners: covered with RENOLIT repair film in the exact colour, without removing the window. Our team is trained by RENOLIT.
RENOLIT foiling
A coloured film applied to your PVC windows: plain colour, wood finish or aluminium look, for a new look without replacing everything.
Polishing out glass scratches
Scratches, grinder marks or spatter: sanded and polished on site with a Mirka sander, without replacing the glass.
Wooden windows
Sanding, replacing parts damaged by moisture, new stain or paint: the wood regains its protection and its looks.
2 · PVC window renovation
Your PVC like new
RENOLIT repair film, applied over the damage
Most coloured or wood-finish PVC windows are covered with a RENOLIT film. When this film is scratched, dented or damaged at a corner, we do not replace the profile: we apply a piece of RENOLIT EXOFOL repair film over it, in the same colour or wood finish as the original.
- Self-adhesive film : a very strong acrylic adhesive, stable against UV and ageing, applied directly to the profile.
- All the original colours : plain colours, greys, anthracite and wood finishes from the RENOLIT range.
- Four films (EXOFOL MR, PR, FR and PFR) depending on the surface and type of damage.
- No removal : the window stays in place, the repair is barely visible.
A RENOLIT-trained company. These repair films are reserved for professionals who have completed RENOLIT Film Service training. Our team has completed it: we apply the manufacturer’s method, with its original films and tools.
The same film can also be used to change the colour of a white PVC window completely.
Example: an HST lift-and-slide door damaged during construction
The sash and frame of a large lift-and-slide door in Earl platinum finish, scratched and dented. Repaired on site with RENOLIT film in the same finish: the door stayed in place.
3 · Polishing out glass scratches
Scratched glass becomes clear again
A scratch left by building work, grinder spatter or over-vigorous cleaning does not mean the end of the glazing. We wet-sand the area with a Mirka sander and progressively finer abrasives, then polish the glass until the surface is perfectly clear again.
- On site : the glass stays in the window, no removal or replacement.
- Progressive abrasives : Abranet P180 and P360 to remove the scratch, Abralon P600 to refine.
- Final polishing with a felt pad and Mirka Polarshine E3 compound, designed for glass, including toughened glass.
- Much more economical than replacing the glass, especially on large openings and triple glazing.
Very deep scratches, where a fingernail catches strongly, or scratches covering a large area may leave a slight distortion: in that case we will honestly advise you to replace the glass.
4 · Wood and heritage windows
Saving what can be saved
A well-built wooden window can almost always be repaired. We replace damaged parts, redo the putty and stain, adjust or replace the hardware, and can add seals for extra comfort.
- Wooden parts reproduced identically: weatherboard, bottom rail, glazing bars.
- Glazing re-puttied, or replaced with better-insulating glass in the same frame where possible.
- Period hardware kept, repaired or reproduced.
- Finish : sanding, stain or paint in the original colour.
When the window can no longer be saved, we make an identical replacement. View historic renovation
5 · Maintenance
A few simple steps that extend the life of your windows
What you can do
- Once a yearClean the tracks and the drainage holes at the bottom of the frame, and oil the moving parts of the hardware.
- The sealsClean them with soapy water, without solvents, and treat them with a suitable care product.
- The frameWater and mild soap for PVC and aluminium; never abrasive products or scouring pads.
What we do
- Inspection and adjustmentChecking the hardware, seals and locks, adjusting each sash.
- WoodChecking the stain and applying a new coat before the wood is affected, usually every few years depending on exposure.
- Entrance doorsAdjusting the hinges, lock and door closer, checking the threshold.
On request
The maintenance contract
You no longer need to think about it: we visit regularly, at the frequency agreed together, and take care of everything. Ideal for large houses, apartment buildings, property managers and public buildings.
- Full inspection of every window, French window, sliding door and entrance door.
- Adjustment and lubrication of the hardware, checking locking points and handles.
- Seals and drainage cleaned and checked, worn seals reported or replaced.
- Wooden windows : checking the stain or paint, small touch-ups before the wood suffers.
- Report after each visit, with any work to plan for.
Why a contract?
Well-maintained windows close better, insulate better and last longer. Regular maintenance is also one of the conditions for keeping your warranty.
6 · How it works
Simple and quick
You contact us
By phone or through the form, ideally with one or two photos of the problem.
Diagnosis
We come and look at the window and tell you honestly whether it is better to repair or replace.
Quote
A clear, no-obligation quote.
Work
Repair on site where possible, or in the workshop for larger jobs.
Projects
Repairs and renovations on our projects
