Window blowing open, dropping or refusing to close? Worn friction stay hinges are almost always the cause – and WindowFix replaces them across the North East. The cure for draughty uPVC windows that will not close properly.
No Call-Out Charge – No Fix No Fee – Free Estimates – Same-Day Service Where Possible
Draughty or dropping windows? Get a free estimate today.
Signs Your Window Hinges Have Worn Out
- The window drops or sags when you open it
- You can see daylight or feel a draught at one corner
- The window will not pull tight against the seal when closed
- The window is stiff to open, or slams shut on its own
- Visible rust or play in the metal stays at the side of the window
How We Fix It
uPVC and aluminium windows open on friction stay hinges – metal arms that run along the top or side of the frame. They wear out with use and weather, and when they do the window stops closing squarely against its seal. That is where the draughts, rattles and closing problems come from.
We carry the common friction stay sizes in the van and replace them in pairs, so most hinge repairs are finished in a single visit. With new hinges fitted, the window pulls tight to the frame again – draughts gone, and the window opens and closes as it should.
A Fraction of the Cost of New Windows
Hinge wear is not a reason to replace a window. New friction stays cost a small fraction of a new window and completely cure the problem. No Fix – No Fee: if we cannot repair it, you pay nothing.
Why Choose WindowFix?
- No call-out charge – and no fix, no fee
- Fast local response – we cover the whole North East from our Houghton le Spring base
- 30+ years of experience – a family-run local firm, not a national call centre
- Fully insured – all work guaranteed
Frequently Asked Questions
Why will my uPVC window not close properly?
Worn friction stay hinges are the most common cause. When they wear, the window drops and no longer meets the seal squarely. Replacing the hinges cures it.
Can a hinge repair fix a draughty window?
Yes. Most draughts from opening windows are caused by worn hinges holding the window away from its seal. New friction stays pull the window tight again.
How long does a hinge repair take?
We carry common friction stay sizes in the van, so most hinge repairs are completed in a single visit.
Stop the draughts and slamming – call WindowFix for window hinge repairs anywhere in the North East.
Related services: misted double glazing repair, window lock repairs and uPVC door repairs.
Other Services We Offer
Misted Double Glazing Repair | uPVC & Door Repairs | Door Lock Repairs | Window Hinge Repairs | Window Lock Repairs | Emergency Boarding Up
Areas We Cover
Sunderland | Newcastle | Gateshead | Durham | Chester-le-Street | Washington
