Sunderland · England
uPVC Repair in Fence Houses
Problem with your window, door or sill in Fence Houses? We repair it in place, match it on site and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Burns on sills
- Damage during building work
uPVC repair in Fence Houses without replacing anything
The damage is filled and refinished to match the frame, woodgrain finishes included. Builders and developers use us for snagging repairs too. If you’re dealing with burns on sills and chips and dents, we can generally put it right, on white uPVC, coloured and woodgrain uPVC and conservatory frames alike.
The work is guaranteed for twelve months. If something is not right in that time, we come back and put it right. Clean with warm soapy water and a soft cloth. Avoid solvents and abrasive cleaners.
- Where
- Fence Houses (DH4)
- Region
- Sunderland
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your photos
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
Do you need uPVC repair in Fence Houses?
uPVC is hard-wearing, but it does get damaged: ladders, tools and building work scratch and chip it, candles and cigarettes mark sills, and removed fittings leave holes.
The most common problems we’re called about are:
- Scratches from ladders and furniture
- Burns on sills
- Damage during building work
- Chips and dents
What your quote should include
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- Who will actually do the work
- Aftercare advice
- Whether the colour is mixed to match
Should I try a DIY kit first?
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully and work on a clean, dry surface, and give it the full curing time. If it doesn’t work out, we can still repair it properly.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it does not stop a professional repair. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send pictures.
Nearby places to Fence Houses
Also in Fence Houses
When we would advise against a repair
It helps to know what we can’t do too:
- Failed or misted double glazing units
- Broken locks, hinges or mechanisms
- Frames that are warped or out of square
Not sure? Send photos and we’ll give you a straight answer before booking.
Materials we work on in Fence Houses
- Window frames & sills
- Coloured and woodgrain uPVC
- White uPVC
- Conservatory frames
- Doors & door panels
Landlord and trade work in Fence Houses
Letting agents frequently send us photos straight from the inventory. You can have a price before you arrange access, and we liaise with tenants about access if you’d like us to.
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Fence Houses use us as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it costs much less than replacing.
Repairing versus replacing in Fence Houses
A new window, door or sill costs far more, and it may not match the rest after years of weathering. Repairing the damage leaves the unit in place. Our uPVC repair starts from £95. A few things move the price: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Send pictures and you’ll get a fixed figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Fence Houses
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- A fixed quote before you book
- Usually one visit, start to finish
Take a look at our prices page.
What happens on the day
The work is clean and fairly quiet, so you can stay at home while we are there. Protection goes down first, then the job itself takes a morning or an afternoon. At the end we talk you through the curing time and the aftercare.
- First the frame or panel is cleaned.
- Scratches, chips and holes are filled.
- The repair is sanded smooth.
- We colour-match the finish, including woodgrain effects.
- The repair is blended into the surface around it.
Getting ready for the visit
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Tell us if there are stairs or a lift
Getting a price
For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Related advice
Fence Houses and the surrounding area
Fence Houses is about 1 mile west of Houghton-le-Spring, in Sunderland. Across the DH4 area, we carry out the work at your property. Fence Houses is one of 75 places in Sunderland we cover. We work right across the region, from Fence Houses to Newcastle upon Tyne (about 11 miles away).
Our repair technicians cover all of the DH4 postcode area and the streets around it. Jobs here include addresses on Grange Avenue, Acacia Avenue and Murray Avenue and the roads around them. Fence Houses is on the A1052, which makes it straightforward to reach. If you are just outside Fence Houses, we cover High Dubmire (1 mile south-east), Chilton Moor (1 mile south), Houghton-le-Spring (1 mile east), Newbottle (1 mile north-east) and Philadelphia (1 mile north-east). Further out, we also cover Sunderland (5 miles north-east), Washington (4 miles north), Sunniside (6 miles north-east), Fulwell (7 miles north-east), Hendon (6 miles north-east) and Ford (5 miles north-east).
Local landmarks in Fence Houses
We visit homes around Dubmire Primary, Kepier School and Houghton-le-Spring Rectory park and the streets around them. For rail, the closest station is Chester-Le-Street station, about 3.2 miles west. Well-known places in the area include Chester Le Street Hospital (3 miles west) and East and Middle Herrington (2.8 miles north-east). Open spaces near Fence Houses include Warden Law and WWT Washington.
Questions from Fence Houses
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Include photos of each item.
What if the damage is worse than the photos show?
If we find something the pictures didn’t show, we explain it first. The price only changes if you agree.
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes, though it’s best to check with your landlord first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged.
Can you quote from photos?
Typically, yes. Clear pictures let us give you a fixed price without visiting.
Do I need to be at home?
We need someone to let us in. You don’t need to watch us work.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Most of the time. Let us know what was used before.
Do you work in Fence Houses?
We do. We send a technician to Fence Houses for every job, and the price is the same as everywhere else.
Is repairing better than replacing?
Typically, when the rest is in good condition. A repair avoids removal and making good. If replacing would be better, we will say so.
What affects the price in Fence Houses
Repairs from £95. There are no hourly rates or hidden extras. The price is based on:
- Unusual colours or finishes
- How many areas need work
- Access to the area
- The material and finish
We charge the same wherever you are, with no extra for Fence Houses. What changes the price is the job itself: how much damage, what it’s made of and how many items.
How to get a fixed price
You can take the pictures on your phone, there’s no need for anything special. Make sure they show:
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- One sharp close-up of the damage
If you’re in Fence Houses and want a price, photos are the quickest way: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
