Derby · England
uPVC window & door repair in Alvaston, Derby
Our technicians come to Alvaston for scratch, chip, burn and hole repairs to uPVC windows, doors and sills. Everything is done in place, and the work is guaranteed.
- Repairs from £95
- Scratches from ladders and furniture
- Chips and dents
Alvaston questions
What does uPVC repair cost?
Repairs from £95. Because every job differs, we price from pictures. You will get a fixed figure before booking.
Can you price it without visiting?
Normally, yes. Clear pictures let us give you a fixed price without visiting.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work. The rest of the house is unaffected.
Do I have to be there?
Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. You don’t need to watch us work.
Can landlords book you?
Yes, frequently. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Typically, when the rest is in good condition. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we will say so.
Do you work in Alvaston?
Yes, we do. Technicians travel to Alvaston from across the region, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
Will the price change on the day?
If we find something the pictures didn’t show, we explain it first. You decide whether to go ahead.
How we handle uPVC repair in Alvaston
We fill and refinish the damage to match the frame, including woodgrain finishes. We also do snagging repairs for builders. Whether it’s holes from removed fittings and alarms and burns on sills, we can typically put it right, on doors & door panels, white uPVC and coloured and woodgrain uPVC alike.
Big or small, you get the same one-year guarantee. Clean with warm soapy water and a soft cloth. Don’t use solvents or scourers.
- Location
- Alvaston (DE24, DE21)
- Region
- Derby
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
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What uPVC repair costs
Prices start from £95. A fixed quote means you know the cost before booking. We look at:
- How easy the damage is to reach
- What kind of damage it is
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- How many items we do on one visit
Set against the cost of replacement, repairing generally costs far less, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.
Getting a price from pictures
The better the photos, the more accurate the price. Here’s what we find most useful:
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- Natural light rather than flash
- A wider photo showing the whole window, door or sill
- The material, if you know it
There is no need for us to visit first. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: send a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.
Work for landlords and builders
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.
What we cannot put right
A repair isn’t always the answer, and we’ll tell you before we start. We can’t fix:
- Failed or misted double glazing units
- Broken locks, hinges or mechanisms
- Frames that are warped or out of square
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly.
What we work on
- Coloured and woodgrain uPVC
- White uPVC
- Conservatory frames
- Doors & door panels
- Window frames & sills
What happens on the day
We begin by going over the job with you, so there are no surprises. Next, we cover and mask everything nearby and the work begins. You can expect it to take a few hours, and we will tell you if anything changes.
- First the frame or panel is cleaned.
- Scratches, chips and holes are filled.
- The repair is sanded smooth.
- We match the colour, including woodgrain finishes.
- Finally we blend it into the rest of the frame.
How to prepare
- Have a window or extractor fan available
- Keep a parking space free if you can
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
Ask for a price
Most customers in Alvaston get their price from pictures. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
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DIY repairs versus a professional job
A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it does not stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. The trouble is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair won’t last.
Alvaston and nearby
Alvaston is about 2 miles south-east of Derby, in Derby. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. We work in 31 places across Derby, from the larger towns to small villages. Our jobs stretch from Alvaston to Birmingham (35 miles away).
Jobs in DE24 and DE21 are booked in the same way as anywhere else. Whether you live on Green Lane, Stiles Road and Curzon Lane or a nearby road, we can come to you. Neighbouring places we cover include Boulton (1 mile south-west), Allenton (1 mile south-west), Shelton Lock (2 miles south-west), Chellaston (2 miles south) and Normanton (3 miles west). Further out, we also cover Oakwood (3 miles north), Cathedral Quarter (3 miles north-west), New Zealand (4 miles north-west), Sunny Hill (3 miles west), Littleover (3 miles west) and Allestree (5 miles north-west).
What’s near Alvaston
We visit homes around Alvaston Park, Blue Peter pub and Church of St Michael, among other places. Also close by are Merrill Academy (1 mile south-west) and St John Fisher Catholic Voluntary Academy (less than half a mile north-east). The nearest railway station is Spondon station, roughly 1.1 miles north-east. A little further out are London Road Community Hospital (2.2 miles north-west) and Derbion (2.6 miles north-west).
Common problems we fix in Alvaston
uPVC is hard-wearing, but it does get damaged: ladders, tools and building work scratch and chip it, candles and cigarettes burn sills, and old fittings leave holes.
Typical reasons for a call-out include:
- Damage during building work
- Chips and dents
- Scratches from ladders and furniture
- Burns on sills
Questions to ask before you book
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- How changes to the job are handled
- How soon you can use it again
- Whether the price covers travel
Why repair rather than replace?
A new window, door or sill costs far more, and it may not match the rest after years of weathering. Repairing the damage keeps the original. Prices start from £95. The price reflects the work involved, not where you live. The full price is agreed before you book.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Alvaston
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- A fixed quote before you book
- One price list for the whole UK
- Colours mixed by hand to suit your surface
See our prices page.
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