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uPVC Repair for Lauriston homes
Scratch, chip, burn and hole repairs to uPVC windows, doors and sills for householders, landlords and businesses in Lauriston. Send photos for a free, fixed quote.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage during building work
- Scratches from ladders and furniture
Can I fix it myself?
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, 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 is not prepared the repair will not last.
What a professional repair adds is preparation, colour matching and finishing. We clean and key the area properly, mix the colour to your surface and finish it to the same sheen, and the work is guaranteed.
uPVC repair in Lauriston, done in place
The damage is filled and refinished so it blends into the frame, woodgrain finishes included. Builders and developers use us for snagging repairs too. Whether it’s burns on sills and chips and dents, we can help, on doors & door panels, coloured and woodgrain uPVC and conservatory frames alike.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard. Clean with warm soapy water and a soft cloth. Avoid solvents and abrasive cleaners.
- Location
- Lauriston (EH3, EH1, EH8)
- Area hub
- Edinburgh
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
How we price uPVC repair
Repairs from £95. We do not charge extra for travel to Lauriston. The price depends on:
- What the surface is made of
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- Unusual colours or finishes
Every job is a little different, so we price each one individually. The size and type of damage, the material and access all play a part, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Send photos for a quote
Photographing the damage takes a minute, and it saves a visit. Try to send:
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- A photo taken from further back
- One sharp close-up of the damage
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
Getting a quote takes a couple of minutes: photograph the damage, then the entire window, door or sill, include your postcode and send them to us. What comes back is a fixed quote, not a guess.
Work for landlords and builders
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, saving last-minute replacements. We can visit several plots in one trip to keep costs down.
If you manage property in Lauriston, we will quote for several properties at once. Send photos for each one and we’ll price them together.
Your questions about uPVC repair in Lauriston
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit typically costs less than separate visits. Send photos of everything you’d like done.
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Generally, if the item is otherwise sound. Repairing avoids the cost and disruption of replacing. If replacing would be better, we will say so.
I rent my home. Can I book you?
We are happy to deal with the tenant, landlord or agent. Just make sure the landlord agrees.
Is it safe with children and pets around?
Keep pets and children away from the work area on the day, so the repair isn’t disturbed while it cures.
Can you match woodgrain uPVC?
Yes. Colour and grain are matched by hand.
Do you work for landlords and businesses?
We do, regularly. We can quote for several properties together and work between tenancies.
Can you repair a burn on a uPVC sill?
Yes. The burn is filled and refinished to match.
Do the materials smell?
Some materials have a smell while they’re applied, which is why we ventilate. It clears as the materials cure.
When to call us in Lauriston
uPVC is tough but not indestructible: ladders, tools and building work scratch and chip it, candles and cigarettes burn sills, and removed fittings leave holes.
Send us a picture if you notice any of these:
- Holes from removed fittings and alarms
- Damage during building work
- Scratches from ladders and furniture
- Burns on sills
What to look for in a quote
- How the room is protected while they work
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
- What the guarantee covers, and for how long
- Whether they match the colour on site
About Lauriston
Lauriston is about 1 mile east of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Book a date that suits you, and we’ll give you an arrival time in advance, so there’s no waiting around. We work in all 175 towns and villages in Edinburgh, from the larger towns to small villages.
Every address in EH3, EH1 and EH8 is within our area, from the main roads to the quietest streets. We regularly work on streets such as Lothian Road, Forrest Road and Lister Square. Lauriston is on the A700, so it’s easy for us to reach. We also cover the places around Lauriston: Old Town (1 mile north-east), Marchmont (1 mile south), Buccleuch (1 mile east), Sciennes (1 mile south-east) and Holyrood (1 mile north-east). Within a short drive, we also cover Leith (3 miles north-east), Queensferry (8 miles west), South Portobello (3 miles east), Southhouse (3 miles south-east), Gilmerton (4 miles south-east) and Muirhouse (3 miles north-west).
Landmarks near Lauriston
Around Lauriston, we work in homes near Tollcross Primary School, Edinburgh School of Architecture and Landscape Architecture and James Gillespie's High School, among other places. Nearby too are National Museums Scotland Library (under half a mile north-east), St Cuthbert's Church (0.5 miles north-west), Lauriston Church (less than half a mile west) and The Meadows (under half a mile south). Lauriston’s nearest station is Edinburgh Waverley station, about 0.5 miles north-east of the centre. A little further out are Edinburgh Dental Institute (under half a mile south) and Waverley Mall (0.6 miles north). Green spaces nearby include The New Leaf Co-op and Salisbury Crags.
- Pubs nearby include The Beehive Inn (under half a mile north)
Honest limits
We will not take on work that won’t last, so here’s what a repair can’t put right:
- 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 before booking.
Materials we repair
- Doors & door panels
- Window frames & sills
- Conservatory frames
- White uPVC
- Coloured and woodgrain uPVC
Other services in Lauriston
Repair or replace in Lauriston?
Replacing the frame or sill is a much bigger job, and it may not match the rest after years of weathering. A repair keeps the original. Repairs from £95, with every job priced individually. A repair generally costs much less than people expect, especially compared with replacing and refitting. Photos let us give you the exact figure.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Lauriston
- One-year guarantee on every repair
- No extra charge for your area
- No need to remove anything
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
See our full price list.
How the visit works
When we visit, the technician arrives at the agreed time, protects the room with dust sheets and masking and gets started. Expect it to take a morning or an afternoon. We clean up when we’re done and let you know when you can use it again.
- First the frame or panel is cleaned.
- Next we fill the damage.
- We smooth the repair.
- We match the colour, including woodgrain finishes.
- Finally we blend it into the rest of the frame.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let us know which floor the room is on
- Tell us about parking, stairs or access
- Avoid using the area for a few hours before we arrive
Ask for a price
Most clients in Lauriston get their price from photos. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.
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