Devon · England
uPVC window & door repair in Instow, Devon
Scratch, chip, burn and hole repairs to uPVC windows, doors and sills at your home in Instow, with a one-year guarantee on every repair.
- Repairs from £95
- Holes from removed fittings and alarms
- Damage during building work
Should you replace it?
A new window, door or sill is a much bigger job, and new uPVC may not match the weathered frames around it. Repairing the damage leaves the unit in place. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. We do not add extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Instow
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- No need to remove anything
- Straight answers about what a repair can do
- CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor accredited
See our prices page.
About our uPVC repair in Instow
The damage is filled and refinished so it blends into the frame, including woodgrain finishes. Builders and developers use us for snagging repairs too. If you are dealing with scratches from ladders and furniture and chips and dents, we can help.
We stand behind the work with a one-year guarantee, so you are covered after the visit. Warm soapy water and a soft cloth are all it needs. Avoid solvents and abrasive cleaners.
- Where
- Instow (EX39, EX31)
- Region
- Devon
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Honest limits
Before booking, it’s worth knowing the limits too:
- Failed or misted double glazing units
- Broken locks, hinges or mechanisms
- Frames that are warped or out of square
If in doubt, send photos and we’ll say what we think.
Surfaces we repair
- Window frames & sills
- Doors & door panels
- Conservatory frames
- White uPVC
- Coloured and woodgrain uPVC
Work for landlords and builders
We regularly work with letting and managing agents. Just send pictures, the address and how to get access and we’ll handle the rest.
If you manage property in Instow, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Just send pictures for each address and we’ll price them together.
Instow and the surrounding area
Instow is about 3 miles north-east of Bideford, in Devon. Clients in Instow get the same service as everywhere else we cover: a fixed quote from photos, and a technician at your door on the day. Instow is one of 586 towns and villages in Devon we cover.
Every address in EX39 and EX31 is covered. Streets in the area include Downs Road, Anstey Way and Quay Lane, all of which we cover. Being close to the B3233, Instow is easy for our repair technicians to reach. If you’re just outside Instow, we cover Worlington (1 mile east), Appledore (1 mile west), Yelland (1 mile north-east), Fremington (3 miles north-east) and Muddlebridge (3 miles north-east). We also work in nearby towns such as Barnstaple (5 miles east), Bideford (3 miles south-west), Ilfracombe (11 miles north), Braunton (4 miles north), Newport (6 miles east) and South Molton (15 miles east).
Landmarks near Instow
Our customers here include homes close to Instow Community Primary School, St Mary's Church and Commodore Hotel and the streets around them. Nearby you will also find Museum of British Surfing (3.9 miles north) and Tapeley Park (0.9 miles south). Green spaces nearby include Staddon Hill and Horsey Island.
Instow questions
Do you charge for travel?
Travel is included in the price, with the same prices everywhere we work.
Is a repair better than a new one?
Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. We’ll be honest if it’s not worth it.
Do you come to Instow?
We do. Repair technicians travel to Instow from across the region, with no extra charge for travel.
How quickly can you book me in?
Your quote comes with available dates. Tell us if you need it done quickly.
Can you repair a burn on a uPVC sill?
Yes. The burn is filled and refinished to match.
Can you redo someone else’s repair?
Yes, we often do. It can add a little time, which we include in the quote.
What happens after I send photos?
We come back with a fixed quote. There is no obligation to book.
Which areas do you work in?
We cover the entire UK, including Instow and the rest of Devon. Just include your postcode and we will offer you dates.
Do you need uPVC repair in Instow?
uPVC is tough but not indestructible: ladders, tools and building work scratch and chip it, candles and cigarettes burn sills, and old fittings leave holes.
If you can see any of these, send us a picture:
- Chips and dents
- Damage during building work
- Burns on sills
- Scratches from ladders and furniture
Comparing quotes
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- How changes to the job are handled
- How the room is protected while they work
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
Places near Instow
What else we do in Instow
What affects the price in Instow
Repairs from £95. You will not pay by the hour. The price is based on:
- How hard the colour is to match
- The material
- Doing more than one item at once
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
What it costs depends on the type and amount of damage, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. We give a fixed price from your photos, so there are no surprises on the day.
How to get a fixed quote
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage. Try to send:
- Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
- What it’s made of, if you know
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: take one close-up and one wider shot of the window, door or sill, include your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed price, not a guess.
How it works
Expect a friendly, tidy visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, cover and mask the work area, and get on with the job, which generally takes a few hours. If we find something your pictures didn’t show, we’ll explain it before carrying on.
- We start by cleaning the frame.
- Scratches, chips and holes are filled.
- We sand the repair smooth.
- We match the colour, including woodgrain finishes.
- The repair is blended into the surface around it.
Before we arrive
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
- Keep a parking space free if you can
Ask for a price
Most clients in Instow get their price from photos. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
Related advice
DIY repairs versus a professional job
Kits are cheap and easy to find, but many of the jobs we do start with putting right a DIY repair. Getting it right first time is generally cheaper.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, 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.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
