planned upgrade
Draughty Windows
Repair from £65 per window · Replacement from £395
Curtains move when the window is shut · Cold spot you can feel a foot away from the frame
Common Door & Window Problems We Fix
Symptom-first pages for the ten problems we're most often asked to diagnose across Leicestershire. Each one covers what's actually going wrong, how we fix it, and roughly what it costs.
within a week
Misted Double Glazing
Sealed unit swap from £85 per pane
Cloudy or foggy patch inside the glass that a cloth won't clear · Water droplets sitting between the two panes
same day
Door Won't Lock
Multipoint repair from £120 · Full mechanism swap from £180
You have to lift the handle hard, sometimes twice, to get it to catch · Handle springs back without engaging the deadbolt
within a week
Sticking PVCu Door
Hinge adjustment from £75 · Full re-hang from £140
Door rubs the frame at the top corner · Handle needs to be lifted with force to close
planned upgrade
Rotting Timber Door Replacement
Composite replacement from £1,099 fitted
Soft, spongy timber at the bottom rail · Paint flaking and lifting in strips
within a week
Condensation Between Window Panes
Sealed unit replacement from £85 per pane
Water droplets or fog visible between the two panes of glass · Cloudy patch that won't wipe off with a cloth
within a week
Broken Window Hinge Repair
Hinge pair from £45 · Fitted from £95
Window sash has dropped and now rubs the frame when closing · Sash won't open or opens at the wrong angle
within a week
Warped Composite Door
Slab replacement from £749 · Full door from £1,099
Visible bow across the width of the door when viewed from the side · Top or bottom corner sits proud of the frame
planned upgrade
Noisy Windows — Traffic and Neighbour Sound
Acoustic upgrade from £495 per window
You can clearly hear traffic through closed windows · Neighbour music or TV audible in the front room
within a week
Front Door Security Upgrade
Cylinder upgrade from £65 · Full security package from £320
Standard Euro cylinder with no anti-snap rating · Basic 2-star or unmarked cylinder currently fitted
Repair it or replace it?
Our door repair vs replacement comparison sets the real repair costs against a new door and explains which faults are worth fixing.
Areas we cover for repairs
Pick your town to see the full list of problems we fix locally, with typical costs and turnaround.