Cornwall · England
uPVC Repair in Shortlanesend
Problem with your window, door or sill in Shortlanesend? We repair it in place, mix the colour on the day and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Scratches from ladders and furniture
- Chips and dents
About our uPVC repair in Shortlanesend
We also do snagging repairs for builders. The damage is filled and refinished to match the frame, woodgrain finishes included. Whether it’s chips and dents and holes from removed fittings and alarms, we can help, on window frames & sills, conservatory frames and white uPVC alike.
You are covered after we leave: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we explain what it covers before you book. Warm soapy water and a soft cloth are all it needs. Avoid solvents and abrasive cleaners.
- Location
- Shortlanesend (TR4)
- County
- Cornwall
- Guarantee
- One year on every repair
- Price
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Updated
- 23 October 2026
Repairing versus replacing in Shortlanesend
Replacing the frame or sill costs far more, and it may not match the rest after years of weathering. A repair leaves the unit in place. Our uPVC repair starts from £95. Set against the cost of replacement, a repair is typically a fraction of the price, because nothing has to be taken out, refitted or made good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Shortlanesend
- One price list for the entire UK
- Technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- We will tell you if it’s not worth repairing
- A year’s guarantee on all work
Take a look at our prices page.
Work for landlords and builders
For anyone letting property in or around Shortlanesend, we can repair and quote for several addresses together. Send photos for each one and we will come back with a combined price.
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
How the visit works
A typical visit goes like this: we arrive at the agreed slot, protect everything around the work area, carry out the work and clear up. Allow a few hours. Before we go, we’ll explain how long to leave it and what to avoid for the first few days.
- We clean the frame or panel.
- We fill scratches, chips and holes.
- The repair is sanded smooth.
- We match the colour, including woodgrain finishes.
- The repair is blended into the surface around it.
Before we arrive
- Make sure the room can be ventilated
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Mention any earlier repairs or resurfacing
Get a quote
Most clients in Shortlanesend get their price from pictures. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
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How we price uPVC repair
Prices start from £95. You’ll know the full cost before you book. We take into account:
- The size and number of damaged areas
- Whether we combine several jobs
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- What kind of damage it is
There are no surprise extras on the day. The price we quote from your photos is the price you pay, and if the damage turns out to be different, we discuss it before starting.
Quotes from your pictures
Two or three clear photos are normally enough. It helps if you send:
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- One picture of the entire window, door or sill
- Natural light rather than flash
- One sharp close-up of the damage
A quote takes minutes to ask for: take one close-up and one wider shot of the window, door or sill, include your postcode and send them to us. You’ll get a fixed price, not an estimate.
Shortlanesend questions
Is my repair covered?
Yes: twelve months. If anything goes wrong with the repair within the year, we return to fix it.
Does someone need to be in?
Yes. The technician needs access to the room for the visit, at a time we agree with you.
Do you repair coloured uPVC?
Yes. Colour and grain are matched by hand.
Are there extra charges for Shortlanesend?
There is no separate call-out charge. The fixed price covers the visit and the work.
Will it make a mess?
Very little mess: we sheet and mask everything nearby, and we leave the room clean.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes. Our accreditations include CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. See our accreditations page for the full list.
Can tenants book a repair?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged.
How do I book?
Just pictures, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, we only need access to the room.
Honest limits
Some jobs aren’t right for a repair, including:
- 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.
Surfaces we repair
- White uPVC
- Window frames & sills
- Coloured and woodgrain uPVC
- Conservatory frames
- Doors & door panels
Common problems we fix in Shortlanesend
uPVC is tough but not indestructible: ladders and building work leave scratches and chips, candles and cigarettes burn sills, and old fittings leave holes.
Common reasons people in Shortlanesend contact us include:
- Burns on sills
- Damage during building work
- Scratches from ladders and furniture
- Chips and dents
What your quote should include
- A fixed price, and whether VAT is included
- If travel is included in the price
- Whether they match the colour on site
- Whether a trained technician does the job
Shortlanesend and the surrounding area
Shortlanesend is about 2 miles north-west of Truro, in Cornwall. We travel to homes and businesses in Shortlanesend and nearby villages, so there’s no workshop to go to. Our technicians cover 644 places across Cornwall.
Our repair technicians cover all of the TR4 postcode area and the streets around it. From Church Road, Hillcrest and School Hill or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. If you are just outside Shortlanesend, we cover New Mills (1 mile south), Kenwyn (2 miles south-east), Highertown (2 miles south), Gloweth (2 miles south) and Truro (2 miles south-east). Further out, we also cover Newquay (9 miles north), Falmouth (9 miles south), St Austell (14 miles east), Camborne (11 miles south-west), Redruth (7 miles south-west) and Helston (15 miles south-west).
Around Shortlanesend
In Shortlanesend, that means homes near Shortlanesend Community Primary School, County Museum And Library (Royal Institution Of Cornwall) and Victoria Gardens. Shortlanesend’s nearest station is Truro station, about 1.8 miles south-east. Nearby you will also find Royal Cornwall Hospital (1.5 miles south) and Old Kiln Museum (2 miles south-east). The countryside around Shortlanesend includes Daubuz Moors.
- Local facilities include Carrick (2 miles south-east)
What else we do in Shortlanesend
DIY repairs versus a professional job
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, make sure the area is clean and completely dry, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
If you’ve already tried a DIY fix, that is fine. We take the old repair out and do it properly, so it will not stop us repairing it. It does add a little time, so tell us about it when you send photos.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
