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uPVC Repair in Hunters Forstal

uPVC repair in Hunters Forstal without the cost of replacing. Send us photos for a fixed price, then book a visit.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Damage during building work
  • Burns on sills
Surface Doctor technician repairing a wooden kitchen worktop

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FAQs for Hunters Forstal

Are you a vetted contractor?

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

Is it messy?

Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we take our waste away with us.

Can you repair a burn on a uPVC sill?

Yes. We fill and refinish the burnt area to match.

What happens next?

We look at the photos and reply with a fixed price and some dates. If anything’s unclear, we will ask for another photo.

Do I have to be there?

Someone needs to let us in and show us the job. After that, you can carry on with your day.

Can you match woodgrain uPVC?

Yes. We recreate the colour and grain by hand.

Can you quote from pictures?

Yes, almost always. Clear pictures let us give you a fixed quote without visiting.

How quickly can you book me in?

We’ll give you dates with your quote. If it’s urgent, say so and we will do what we can.

uPVC repair at your home in Hunters Forstal

Builders and developers use us for snagging repairs too. We fill and refinish the damage to match the frame, including woodgrain finishes. Our repair technicians work on white uPVC, doors & door panels and conservatory frames, and people most frequently call us about damage during building work and burns on sills.

A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you’re covered after the visit. Warm soapy water and a soft cloth are all it needs. Avoid solvents and abrasive cleaners.

Where
Hunters Forstal (CT6)
County
Kent
Warranty
One year on every repair
Price
From £95. Fixed and free, based on photos
Call
0345 017 0787
Last updated
23 October 2026
Before and after: a chipped white edge filled and refinished

What affects the price in Hunters Forstal

Repairs from £95. You will know the full cost before you book. We take into account:

  • What kind of damage it is
  • Access to the area
  • Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
  • The colour and finish to match

Instead of hourly rates, we price the entire job up front. Damage, material and access decide it, and doing several items at once reduces it.

Quotes from your pictures

It only takes a minute to photograph the damage, and it saves a visit. Try to send:

  • A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
  • What it’s made of, if you know
  • The postcode, so we can plan the visit
  • A close-up of the damage, in focus

For a price in Hunters Forstal, pictures are the quickest way: one close up, one from further back, plus your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.

The process

It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We agree the arrival time in advance, cover and mask the work area, and get on with the job, which usually takes a few hours. If we find something your photos didn’t show, we will explain it before carrying on.

  1. We clean the frame or panel.
  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.

Before we arrive

  • Ensure the room can be ventilated
  • Clear the area around the damage
  • Mention if the room is upstairs or in a flat

Get a quote

A quote takes minutes to ask for: photograph the damage, then the whole window, door or sill, include your postcode and send them to us. You will get a fixed quote, not an estimate.

Get a free quote

Related advice

Work for landlords and builders

We regularly price jobs from inventory or check-out pictures. That means we can quote before you even visit the property, and we can arrange access with the tenant directly if that helps.

We work for landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Hunters Forstal as well as homeowners. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it usually costs far less than a refit.

What we can’t put right

Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits:

  • 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.

What we work on

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

Where we work around Hunters Forstal

Hunters Forstal is about 1 mile south-east of Herne Bay, in Kent. Our technicians come to homes and businesses in Hunters Forstal and nearby villages, so you don’t need to take anything anywhere. We work in 922 places across Kent. Our jobs stretch from Hunters Forstal to London (54 miles away).

All of CT6 is covered, from the main roads to the quietest streets. That includes homes on Mill Lane, Kingsfield Road and Hunters Forstal Road and the roads around them. We also cover the places around Hunters Forstal: Broomfield (1 mile east), Herne (1 mile south-west), Herne Bay (1 mile north-west), Eddington (1 mile west) and Bullockstone (1 mile south-west). We also work in nearby towns such as Canterbury (6 miles south-west), Margate (11 miles east), Ramsgate (12 miles east), Broadstairs (12 miles east), Whitstable (5 miles west) and Deal (15 miles south-east).

Near you in Hunters Forstal

Around Hunters Forstal, we work in homes near Herne Church of England Infant School, Herne Bay High School and Church of St Bartholomew and the streets around them. Other local landmarks include The Huntsman And Horn Public House (0.7 miles east) and Curtis Wood (1.1 miles south-west). The closest station to Hunters Forstal is Herne Bay station, about 1.1 miles north-west. Nearby you will also find Whitstable and Tankerton Hospital (4 miles west) and Tankerton Castle (4.6 miles west). Not far away are West Blean and Thornden Woods.

Map of Hunters Forstal © OpenStreetMap contributors

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. A repair leaves the unit in place. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. Every job is a little different, so each one is priced on its own. The size and type of damage, the material and access all make a difference, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.

Why choose Surface Doctor in Hunters Forstal

  • Normally one visit, start to finish
  • Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
  • No need to remove anything
  • Colour-matched on site

See our prices page.

DIY kit or professional repair?

A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, it’s worth having it done properly.

A DIY attempt is not a disaster. We remove the old filler and start again, so it does not stop a professional repair. Just mention it when you send photos, as it can add time.

What we’re called out for in Hunters Forstal

uPVC is hard-wearing, but it does get damaged: ladders and building work leave scratches and chips, candles and cigarettes burn sills, and removed fittings leave holes.

Typical reasons for a call-out include:

  • Chips and dents
  • Scratches from ladders and furniture
  • Holes from removed fittings and alarms
  • Burns on sills

Comparing quotes

  • How soon you can use it again
  • A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
  • How the room is protected while they work
  • What happens if they find more damage

Choosing a repair company

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