Edinburgh · Scotland
uPVC window & door repair in Silverknowes, Edinburgh
Our technicians come to Silverknowes for scratch, chip, burn and hole repairs to uPVC windows, doors and sills. Everything is done in place, and the work is guaranteed.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage during building work
- Scratches from ladders and furniture
What we do, step by step
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 normally takes a few hours. If we find something your pictures didn’t show, we’ll explain it before carrying on.
- First the frame or panel is cleaned.
- Scratches, chips and holes are filled.
- We smooth the repair.
- We match the colour, including woodgrain finishes.
- Finally we blend it into the rest of the frame.
Before we arrive
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Point us to the nearest place to park
How to get a price
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 over. You’ll get a fixed price, not an estimate.
Related advice
uPVC repair at your home in Silverknowes
We also do snagging repairs for builders. We fill and refinish the damage so it blends into the frame, including woodgrain finishes. If you are dealing with scratches from ladders and furniture and chips and dents, we can typically put it right.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you are covered after the visit. Clean with warm soapy water and a soft cloth. Avoid solvents and abrasive cleaners.
- Location
- Silverknowes (EH4)
- Region
- Edinburgh
- Warranty
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
What uPVC repair costs
Repairs from £95. There’s no charge for travel to Silverknowes. The price depends on:
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- The material
- Doing more than one item at once
- How hard the colour is to match
It helps to know what pushes a price up or down: access, material, the extent of the damage and whether we can do several items together. Photos let us give you a fixed figure.
How to get a fixed price
It only takes a minute to photograph the damage. Please include:
- Where you are, by postcode
- Natural light rather than flash
- What it’s made of, if you know
- A close-up of the damage, in focus
Send us pictures of the damage and a wider shot of the whole item, with your EH4 postcode, and we will come back with a fixed quote.
Our work in Silverknowes
Silverknowes is about 3 miles north-west of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. We agree a date that works for you, and you will know when to expect us, so there’s no waiting around. Silverknowes is one of 175 places in Edinburgh we cover.
Our technicians cover all of EH4. From Heath Road, Main Street and Corbiehill Road or a nearby road, a technician can come to you. Nearby, we also work in Davidson's Mains (1 mile south-west), Muirhouse (1 mile east), Craigcrook (1 mile south), Drylaw (1 mile south-east) and West Pilton (1 mile east). Further out, we also cover Edinburgh (3 miles south-east), Leith (4 miles east), Bonnington (4 miles east), Greenside (3 miles east), Broughton (3 miles east) and Bellevue (3 miles east).
What’s near Silverknowes
Our clients here include homes close to Craigroyston Community High School, St Columba's Parish Church and Edinburgh and the streets around them. The nearest railway station is South Gyle station, roughly 2.5 miles south-west of the centre. Other landmarks nearby include Western General Hospital (1.5 miles east) and Murrayfield Experience (2.3 miles south-east). Not far away are Corstorphine Hill and The New Leaf Co-op.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
The difference between a kit and a professional repair is mostly in the preparation and colour. 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.
You can buy a DIY kit for most repairs, and they can make a small mark look better. Where they fall down is colour and preparation: kits come in a few standard shades, and without proper cleaning and keying the filler often lifts.
When a repair is not the answer
We’d rather lose a job than do one that won’t last, so these are the limits:
- Failed or misted double glazing units
- Broken locks, hinges or mechanisms
- Frames that are warped or out of square
If in doubt, send pictures and we will say what we think before booking.
Surfaces we repair
- Conservatory frames
- White uPVC
- Doors & door panels
- Coloured and woodgrain uPVC
- Window frames & sills
Nearby places to Silverknowes
What else we do in Silverknowes
Signs you need uPVC repair in Silverknowes
uPVC is hard-wearing, but it does get damaged: ladders, tools and building work scratch and chip it, candles and cigarettes burn sills, and old fittings leave holes.
People usually call us when they notice one of these:
- Chips and dents
- Damage during building work
- Scratches from ladders and furniture
- Holes from removed fittings and alarms
What your quote should include
- What happens if the damage is worse than the photos show
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- Aftercare advice
Work for landlords and builders
Rented homes see more wear and tear, and replacing things at every changeover adds up. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
Hotels, guest houses and holiday lets cannot afford rooms out of action for long, so most of our work is done in a single visit. We can work around your bookings.
Silverknowes questions
Can pets and children be at home?
We ask you to keep children and pets out of the room while we work. The rest of the house is unaffected.
What information do you need?
Just photos, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, we only need access to the room.
What happens next?
We come back with a fixed price, typically with dates to choose from. You’re under no obligation.
Will you leave a mess?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we take our waste away with us.
Do you cover Silverknowes?
Yes, we do. Technicians travel to Silverknowes from across the region, with no extra charge for travel.
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.
Do you hold any accreditations?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Can you do more than one item on the same visit?
Yes, and it’s frequently cheaper. Just add the extra items to your photos and you will get one combined price.
Why repair rather than replace?
A new window, door or sill is a much bigger job, 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, repairing typically costs far less, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you’re paying for.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Silverknowes
- Accredited with CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor
- No need to remove anything
- Repair technicians who travel to you, UK-wide
- One visit for most repairs
Take a look at our pricing.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
