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uPVC Repair in Smardale

Our repair technicians come to Smardale for scratch, chip, burn and hole repairs to uPVC windows, doors and sills. Everything is done in place, with a one-year guarantee.

  • Repairs from £95
  • Holes from removed fittings and alarms
  • Damage during building work
Surface Doctor technician repairing a wooden kitchen worktop

UPVC repair for Smardale homes

What affects the price in Smardale

Prices start from £95. We price every job individually, from your photos. What matters most is:

  • How many items we do on one visit
  • Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
  • The material
  • How many areas need work

What it costs depends on how much damage there is and what kind, the material and how many jobs we combine into one visit. You get a fixed quote from your pictures, so you know the cost before booking.

Send photos for a quote

The better the photos, the more accurate the price. Here’s what helps:

  • A photo taken from further back
  • Daylight if possible, and no flash reflection
  • A close-up of the damage, in focus
  • Where you are, by postcode

For a price in Smardale, photos are the quickest way: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.

uPVC repair in Smardale, done in place

We also do snagging repairs for builders. The damage is filled and refinished to match the frame, including woodgrain finishes. Typical jobs include chips and dents and holes from removed fittings and alarms, on white uPVC, window frames & sills and conservatory frames.

A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you’re covered after the visit. Clean with warm soapy water and a soft cloth. Avoid solvents and abrasive cleaners.

Area
Smardale (CA17)
Region
Cumbria
Warranty
A year, on every repair
Quote
From £95. Fixed and free, based on pictures
Phone
0345 017 0787
Updated
23 October 2026
Damaged white panel edge repaired, before and after

Work for landlords and builders

Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs in Cumbria and across the UK. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.

Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Smardale use us as well as householders. A repair between tenants keeps the property empty for less time, and it normally costs far less than a refit.

Signs you need uPVC repair in Smardale

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

Send us a picture if you notice any of these:

  • Burns on sills
  • Scratches from ladders and furniture
  • Damage during building work
  • Holes from removed fittings and alarms

What your quote should include

  • Whether the price covers travel
  • The length of the guarantee and what it covers
  • How long it needs to cure
  • Whether they match the colour on site

Choosing a repair company

What we cannot put right

Before you book, 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

Send us pictures and we’ll tell you honestly.

Materials we work on in Smardale

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

Repair or replace: which is better?

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 keeps the original. Our uPVC repair starts from £95. A repair usually costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Photos let us give you the exact figure.

Why Smardale clients choose us

  • One price list for the entire UK
  • Honest advice, even when it means no job
  • Work done at your home or business
  • A year’s guarantee on all work

See our pricing.

About Smardale

Smardale is about 17 miles north-east of Kendal, in Cumbria. We visit homes and businesses in Smardale, so there’s no workshop to go to. Smardale is one of 438 places in Cumbria we cover. Our jobs stretch from Smardale to Newcastle upon Tyne (about 47 miles away).

Every address in CA17 is within our area. We also cover the places around Smardale: Waitby (1 mile east), Crosby Garrett (1 mile north-west), Soulby (2 miles north), Kirkby Stephen (2 miles east) and Ravenstonedale (3 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Appleby-in-Westmorland (8 miles north-west), Sedbergh (11 miles south-west), Bongate (8 miles north-west) and Shap (12 miles west).

Around Smardale

In Smardale, that means homes near St Andrew's Church and Kirkby Stephen Grammar School. For rail, the closest station is Kirkby Stephen station, roughly 1.7 miles south-east. Well-known places in the area include Hartley settlement (2.9 miles east). Open spaces near Smardale include Birkett Common.

Map of Smardale © OpenStreetMap contributors

Should I try a DIY kit first?

It’s tempting to reach for a kit, but the repairs we redo most often are DIY ones that have discoloured or lifted. Doing it properly first is generally the cheaper route.

DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, and they can make a small mark look better. 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.

The process

It’s a tidy, low-fuss visit. We confirm the time with you beforehand, cover and mask the work area, and get on with the job, which normally takes a morning or an afternoon. If we find something your photos didn’t show, we will explain it before carrying on.

  1. First the frame or panel is cleaned.
  2. Scratches, chips and holes are filled.
  3. The repair is sanded smooth.
  4. The finish is colour-matched, woodgrain included.
  5. The repair is blended into the surface around it.

How to prepare

  • Plan for the room to be out of bounds to pets and children
  • Point us to the nearest place to park
  • Tell us if there are stairs or a lift

How to get a price

Most customers in Smardale get their price from photos. Tell us what happened and where you are, and we’ll reply with a fixed quote and the earliest dates we have.

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Your questions about uPVC repair in Smardale

What do you need from me?

Some pictures, your postcode and how to reach you. On the day, we only need access to the room.

Which areas do you work in?

All of Cumbria, and the rest of the UK. There’s no extra charge for travel.

Can you repair several things at once?

Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Send pictures of everything you’d like done.

Are you accredited?

Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.

How quickly can you book me in?

That depends on our diary for your area. We’ll offer you dates when we send your quote.

Can pets and children be at home?

Please keep children and pets out of the room during the visit. Everywhere else in the home is fine.

Do you work in Smardale?

Yes. We work across the UK and come to Smardale and the rest of Cumbria. Send us photos for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.

How do I get a price for uPVC repair in Smardale?

Prices start from £95. Because every job differs, we price from photos. You know the full cost before anything is booked.

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