UPVC Window Repair and Fitting in London
UPVC and aluminium windows repaired and fitted, UPVC and composite doors, and internal doors hung properly, across Islington and north London.
- UPVC window repairs
- UPVC & aluminium windows
- UPVC doors
- Composite doors
- Internal doors
- Handles, hinges & seals
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Windows that won't close, lock or seal properly?
Most UPVC window problems come down to the hardware: worn hinges, a failed locking mechanism, a broken handle or perished seals. Those parts can usually be replaced without changing the window.
Misted double glazing is the other common fault. The seal on the glass unit has failed, and the unit can be replaced in the existing frame.
John repairs and fits windows and doors across Islington and north London from his base in Holloway, N7. As a carpenter by trade, he also hangs and adjusts internal doors.
What window and door work does John take on?
UPVC window repairs
Fixing the window you've got, where it can be fixed.
Hinges and handles
Windows that drop, stick or won't open fully, and broken or loose handles.
Locking mechanisms
Windows that won't lock or close tightly.
Seals and draughts
Perished or missing gaskets that let in draughts and rain.
Misted double glazing
Failed sealed units replaced in the existing frame. See glass replacement.
New windows
Replacement windows in UPVC or aluminium.
UPVC windows
Low-maintenance windows for houses, flats and rentals.
Aluminium windows
Slimmer frames, often chosen for modern extensions and larger openings.
Doors
External and internal doors.
UPVC doors
Front, back and side doors fitted, adjusted and repaired.
Composite doors
Front doors fitted to suit the house.
Internal doors
Hung, trimmed and adjusted by a carpenter. See carpentry in Islington.
Why choose John for windows and doors?
Deal with John directly
The person you speak to is the person who does the job. No call centre, no franchise, no passing you on.
A carpenter by trade
Carpentry is John's trade, so the fiddly work of measuring, cutting and fitting is done properly.
Materials sorted
John can source materials at a trade discount, or work with the ones you've already bought.
Local to N7
Based on Seven Sisters Road in Holloway, a short trip from anywhere in Islington and north London.
Building Regulations and replacement windows
In England, replacing a window or an external door is controlled work under the Building Regulations. It has to be signed off, either by an installer registered with a competent person scheme such as FENSA or Certass, or through your council's building control.
Repairs such as replacing hinges, handles, seals or a failed glass unit in an existing frame generally don't need approval. It's worth asking how an installation will be certified before work starts.
Conservation areas and flats in Islington
Much of Islington is in conservation areas, and some have Article 4 directions that remove the right to change windows without planning permission. Flats don't have the same permitted development rights as houses either.
If you're changing the style or material of a window, for example timber sashes to UPVC, check with Islington Council's planning team first.
Where does John fit and repair windows and doors?
Based at 124 Seven Sisters Road, Holloway N7 6AE, and working across Islington and north London.
Questions answered
Can you repair UPVC windows rather than replace them?
Usually, yes. Most faults are in the hinges, handles, locks or seals, and those parts can be replaced without changing the window.
Can you replace misted double glazing?
Yes. The failed glass unit is replaced in the existing frame, so there's no need for a new window.
Do you fit composite doors?
Yes, as well as UPVC doors and internal doors.
Do replacement windows need Building Regulations approval?
Yes. In England, replacement windows and external doors must be signed off, either through a competent person scheme installer such as FENSA or Certass, or through your council's building control. Repairs to existing windows generally don't need approval.
Which areas do you cover?
Islington and north London, including Holloway, Highbury, Finsbury Park, Archway, Tufnell Park, Stoke Newington, Camden, Kentish Town, Hackney and Crouch End.