Repairs & servicing in Forest Gate

Around Forest Gate you will mostly find Victorian and Edwardian terraces, villas and converted flats. 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. Bay windows on 1930s houses often suffer from misted units and dropped sashes, which can usually be fixed with replacement glass and hinge adjustment.

On period terraces we tend to recommend sash-style windows or flush casements that keep the original lines, alongside a composite front door in a traditional style. If you live close to Romford Road or the Elizabeth line, acoustic glazing to the front bedrooms is worth a look. The journey from Edmonton is about 4.9 miles, so a survey is easy to book.

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.

• Fixes sticking, dropped or draughty doors
• Replaces worn locks, hinges and handles
• Extends the life of sound frames

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