Devon · England
uPVC window & door repair in St Thomas, Devon
Damaged window, door or sill in St Thomas? We repair it in place, mix the colour on the day and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Damage during building work
- Holes from removed fittings and alarms
How we handle uPVC repair in St Thomas
The damage is filled and refinished to match the frame, including woodgrain finishes. Builders and developers use us for snagging repairs too. We are frequently asked to fix holes from removed fittings and alarms and chips and dents, on coloured and woodgrain uPVC, window frames & sills and conservatory frames.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you’re not left on your own once we have gone. Clean with warm soapy water and a soft cloth. Don’t use solvents or scourers.
- Area
- St Thomas (EX2, EX4, EX1)
- County
- Devon
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Price
- From £95. Free and fixed, from your pictures
- Call
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
St Thomas and the surrounding area
St Thomas is about 1 mile south-west of Exeter, in Devon. Wherever you are in the EX2 postcode area, we come to you. We cover all 586 towns and villages across Devon.
Here we cover the EX2, EX4 and EX1 postcode area. Whether you live on Oak Road, Tan Lane and Tin Lane or anywhere nearby, a technician can come to you. Neighbouring places we cover include Larkbeare (1 mile east), Cowick (1 mile west), Ide (1 mile south-west), Exeter (1 mile north-east) and Alphington (1 mile south). Within a short drive, we also cover Exmouth (9 miles south-east), Newton Abbot (13 miles south), Tiverton (13 miles north), Teignmouth (11 miles south), Sidmouth (13 miles east) and Kingsteignton (12 miles south).
What’s near St Thomas
We visit homes around Exeter College, Ludwell Valley Park and St Thomas the Apostle's Church. Nearby too are Sacred Heart Church (0.6 miles north-east), Lucombe Oak pub (within half a mile north-west), West Exe School (0.6 miles south) and St Thomas Primary School (less than half a mile south-east). There is a railway station in St Thomas itself: Exeter St Thomas station. A little further out are Rougemont Castle (0.8 miles north-east) and Exeter City Football Club Museum (1.3 miles north-east). The countryside around St Thomas includes Bowling Green Marsh RSPB reserve.
- Other local spots include Exeter University Library (1.4 miles north)
Also near St Thomas
What else we do in St Thomas
What we do, step by step
From the moment we arrive, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. We mask off everything nearby, the job takes a few hours, depending on what we find, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.
- First the frame or panel is cleaned.
- Next we fill the damage.
- The repair is sanded smooth.
- The finish is colour matched, woodgrain included.
- We blend the repair into the surrounding surface.
Getting ready for the visit
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Keep pets and children out of the room while we work
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
Getting a price
For most jobs, pictures are all we need to give you a price. Add a line about what happened and your postcode, and we will send back a fixed quote and some dates.
Advice
Repairing versus replacing in St Thomas
Replacing the frame or sill is a much bigger job, and new uPVC may not match the weathered frames around it. Repairing the damage 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 St Thomas
- Free fixed quotes from pictures
- Everything repaired in place
- We come to you, anywhere in the UK
- No extra charge for your area
Take a look at our full price list.
Work for landlords and builders
Rental properties take more wear, and replacing items every time a tenant leaves is expensive. Repairing between tenants keeps the property presentable for less.
If you manage property in St Thomas, we’ll quote for several properties at once. Just send photos for each address and we will come back with a combined price.
Common problems we fix in St Thomas
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.
You may need us if you’ve spotted any of these:
- Holes from removed fittings and alarms
- Damage during building work
- Scratches from ladders and furniture
- Chips and dents
What to look for in a quote
- How the room is protected while they work
- How long the guarantee is and what it covers
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- When it can be used again
What affects the price in St Thomas
Prices start from £95. There is no charge for travel to St Thomas. The price comes down to:
- How many areas need work
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- How hard the colour is to match
- What the surface is made of
Set against the cost of replacement, repairing generally costs far less, because there is no removal, plumbing or making good. The quote lists exactly what you are paying for.
Send photos for a quote
The better the pictures, the more accurate the price. Here’s what helps:
- Something in shot to show the size
- A clear, close picture of the problem area
- A photo taken from further back
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
We price from photos so you don’t have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through.
What a repair can’t fix
Some problems need a builder, plumber or fitter rather than us:
- 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’ll say what we think.
What we work on
- White uPVC
- Window frames & sills
- Doors & door panels
- Coloured and woodgrain uPVC
- Conservatory frames
FAQs for St Thomas
I’m a tenant. Can you help?
Yes, but check with your landlord or agent first. Many landlords are happy for a repair to be arranged.
Is a repair better than a new one?
In most cases, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it is not worth repairing, we’ll tell you.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes: twelve months. If there is a problem with the work in that time, we come back and put it right.
Do you repair coloured uPVC?
Yes. Colour and grain are matched by hand.
How quickly can you book me in?
We will give you dates with your quote. If it’s urgent, say so and we will do what we can.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit generally costs less than separate visits. Send photos of everything you’d like done.
Do you cover the whole of Devon?
We work UK-wide. Our prices are the same everywhere.
Do the materials smell?
It depends on the job, but frequently a little. Open windows and an extractor fan help, and it soon fades.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
A kit can be fine for a tiny mark out of sight. For anything you look at every day, anything that has rusted, cracked or holed, or anything on a coloured surface, it’s worth having it done properly.
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, then guarantee it for a year.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
