Scottish Borders · Scotland

uPVC Repair in Bowden

We travel to Bowden 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
  • Holes from removed fittings and alarms
  • Scratches from ladders and furniture
Surface Doctor technician repairing a wooden kitchen worktop

UPVC repair in Bowden

How we handle uPVC repair in Bowden

The damage is filled and refinished so it blends into the frame, including woodgrain finishes. We also do snagging repairs for builders. If you’re dealing with holes from removed fittings and alarms and burns on sills, we can usually put it right, on conservatory frames, doors & door panels and window frames & sills alike.

You are covered for a year from the day of the repair. If anything isn’t right, ring us and we will come back. Clean with warm soapy water and a soft cloth. Don’t use solvents or scourers.

Before and after: a chipped white edge filled and refinished
Area
Bowden (TD6)
Region
Scottish Borders
Warranty
12 months on all our work
Quote
From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026

What uPVC repair costs

Prices start from £95. There’s no area surcharge for Bowden. The price reflects:

  • How easy the damage is to reach
  • The size and number of damaged areas
  • What the surface is made of
  • How many items we do on one visit

A repair is priced on what needs doing, not where you live. You’ll see the full price before you book, with nothing added on the day.

Send photos for a quote

You can generally get a fixed price without us visiting. To make it quick:

  • A wider photo showing the whole window, door or sill
  • Any earlier repairs or coatings
  • Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
  • What it’s made of, if you know

Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the window, door or sill, add your postcode and send them over. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.

Bowden and nearby

Bowden is about 5 miles south-east of Galashiels, in the Scottish Borders. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, plus businesses and rented homes. We cover 89 places in the Scottish Borders. We work right across the region, from Bowden to Edinburgh (32 miles away).

Every address in TD6 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. You will find streets such as Commonside, Feuars Park and Brunton Park, all of which we cover. Close by, we cover Newtown St Boswells (1 mile north-east), Melrose (2 miles north), Newstead (2 miles north), Midlem (3 miles south-west) and Darnick (3 miles north-west). Larger places within reach include Galashiels (5 miles north-west), Hawick (10 miles south), Kelso (11 miles east), Selkirk (5 miles west), Jedburgh (9 miles south-east) and Wilton (10 miles south).

Near you in Bowden

Around Bowden, we work in homes near Bowden Church. The closest station to Bowden is Tweedbank station, about 3.3 miles north-west of the centre. A little further out are Commendators House Museum (2.2 miles north) and Castle Holydean (1.1 miles west). Green spaces nearby include Eildon Wester Hill and Bemersyde Moss.

Map of Bowden © OpenStreetMap contributors

Do you need uPVC repair in Bowden?

uPVC is tough but not indestructible: ladders, tools and building work scratch and chip it, candles and cigarettes mark sills, and old fittings leave holes.

Typical reasons for a call-out include:

  • Chips and dents
  • Scratches from ladders and furniture
  • Damage during building work
  • Burns on sills

What your quote should include

  • How changes to the job are handled
  • Whether cleaning and preparation are in the price
  • What aftercare is recommended
  • How soon you can use it again

How to compare quotes

When a repair is not the answer

Not everything can be repaired, and we’d rather say so up front. We cannot fix:

  • Failed or misted double glazing units
  • Broken locks, hinges or mechanisms
  • Frames that are warped or out of square

Not sure? Send pictures and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.

Materials we repair

  • Conservatory frames
  • Coloured and woodgrain uPVC
  • Window frames & sills
  • Doors & door panels
  • White uPVC

Landlord and trade work in Bowden

If you manage property in Bowden, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Send photos for each one and we will come back with a combined price.

Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. A repair between tenancies is a cheaper way to keep the property in good order.

Repair or replace: which is better?

A new window, door or sill costs far more, and new uPVC may not match the weathered frames around it. Repairing the damage keeps the original. Our uPVC repair starts from £95. No two jobs are quite the same, so we price each one individually. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all play a part, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.

Why Bowden customers choose us

  • Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
  • One price list for the whole UK
  • Fixed prices from your pictures
  • Honest advice, even when it means no job

See our prices page.

Your questions about uPVC repair in Bowden

Can tenants book a repair?

Yes. Ask your landlord first, and we can send them the quote if that helps.

Do you do work for letting agents?

Yes, frequently. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.

Can you match woodgrain uPVC?

Yes. We recreate the colour and grain by hand.

Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?

In most cases, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We will be honest if it’s not worth it.

What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?

The price is fixed for what the photos show. If there is more, we’ll tell you before starting.

Are you a vetted contractor?

We’re accredited with CHAS, Constructionline, SafeContractor, SMAS Worksafe and Builder’s Profile.

Will it make a mess?

Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we leave the room clean.

What happens next?

You’ll get a fixed quote back, typically with dates to choose from. You’re under no obligation.

What happens on the day

When we visit, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. The job normally takes a morning or an afternoon. We tidy up before we leave and tell you when it’s ready to use.

  1. First the frame or panel is cleaned.
  2. Scratches, chips and holes are filled.
  3. We sand the repair smooth.
  4. The finish is colour matched, woodgrain included.
  5. Finally we blend it into the rest of the frame.

Preparing for the visit

  • Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
  • Ensure the area is dry
  • Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area

Get a quote

Call 0345 017 0787 or use the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can price the job without visiting.

Get a fixed price

Advice

Should I try a DIY kit first?

DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can tidy up a tiny mark. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: they come in a handful of shades, and if the surface isn’t prepared the repair won’t last.

The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, then guarantee it for a year.

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