Repairs & servicing in Canonbury

Homes in Canonbury are mostly Georgian and early Victorian terraces, squares and converted 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.

Where a house is listed, replacing the windows may simply not be allowed. Secondary glazing is then the sensible route: it cuts draughts and street noise while the original sashes stay untouched. We talk through both options when we visit, and we are about 4.9 miles away.

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
• Fixes sticking, dropped or draughty doors
• Extends the life of sound frames

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