Repairs & servicing in Barnsbury

The housing in Barnsbury is largely Georgian terraces, early Victorian squares and converted period flats. For period properties, repairing rather than replacing existing windows can avoid planning complications, particularly where original features are expected to be retained.

On Victorian homes with older uPVC sashes or casements, replacing worn hinges and seals can often cure draughts without disturbing the frames or decoration. In flats, check whether windows and doors are your responsibility or the freeholder's under the lease before booking repairs, especially for communal entrances.

A lot of these houses are now split into flats, so the freeholder may need to sign off before work starts. We also plan deliveries carefully, as parking near Upper Street and the Caledonian Road is tight and often permit-only.

We repair windows and doors of most types, including replacing misted glass units, faulty locks, handles, hinges and worn seals. Repairs suit homeowners, landlords and businesses whose frames are basically sound but not working properly, and can be a sensible alternative to full replacement.

• Replaces misted or broken glass units
• Replaces worn locks, hinges and handles
• Extends the life of sound frames

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