Edinburgh · Scotland
uPVC Repair for Swanston homes
Scratch, chip, burn and hole repairs to uPVC windows, doors and sills in Swanston, carried out at your home and guaranteed for a year.
- Repairs from £95
- Holes from removed fittings and alarms
- Damage during building work
uPVC repair in Swanston, done in place
We also do snagging repairs for builders. The damage is filled and refinished to match the frame, including woodgrain finishes. If you are dealing with damage during building work and chips and dents, we can normally put it right, on white uPVC, doors & door panels and conservatory frames alike.
A one-year guarantee comes as standard, so you are not left on your own once we have gone. Warm soapy water and a soft cloth are all it needs. Avoid solvents and abrasive cleaners.
- Where
- Swanston (EH10)
- County
- Edinburgh
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quotes
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
Swanston and the surrounding area
Swanston is about 3 miles south of Edinburgh, in Edinburgh. Our technicians come to clients in Swanston, so you do not need to take anything anywhere. Swanston is one of 175 places in Edinburgh where we work.
Postcode districts we cover here: EH10. We also travel to Bonaly (2 miles west), Torphin (2 miles west), Milton Bridge (3 miles south), Penicuik (4 miles south) and Silverburn (5 miles south-west). Within a short drive, we also cover Edinburgh (3 miles north), Leith (6 miles north), Bonnington (6 miles north), Greenside (5 miles north), Broughton (5 miles north) and Bellevue (5 miles north).
Landmarks near Swanston
Typical jobs here are in homes near Fairmilehead Church and Firrhill High School. For rail, the closest station is Slateford station, about 2.5 miles north-west of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Merchiston Tower (2.8 miles north) and Princess Margaret Rose Orthopaedic Hospital (0.9 miles north-east). For a walk, there is Caerketton Hill and The New Leaf Co-op.
Nearby places to Swanston
Also in Swanston
When we would advise against a repair
A repair is not right for every job, including:
- 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.
Materials we repair
- Conservatory frames
- Window frames & sills
- Coloured and woodgrain uPVC
- Doors & door panels
- White uPVC
Should you replace it?
Replacing the frame or sill costs far more, and it may not match the rest after years of weathering. Repairing the damage keeps the original. Our uPVC repair starts from £95. No two jobs are quite the same, so each one is priced on its own. What’s damaged, how badly and how easy it is to reach all play a part, and doing several things on one visit costs less than separate visits.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Swanston
- Nothing taken out or refitted
- A year’s guarantee on all work
- Generally one visit, start to finish
- A fixed quote before you book
Take a look at our prices page.
For landlords and businesses
If you manage property in Swanston, we will quote for several properties at once. Just send pictures for each address and we will come back with a combined price.
Housing associations and facilities teams use us for planned and reactive repairs. Repairing in place avoids the disruption of a replacement, which is easier on the people living there.
Can I fix it myself?
For a hairline mark somewhere you’ll never see, a kit may be enough. For damage in plain view, cracks, holes or rust, or coloured finishes, a professional repair is worth it.
If you do try a kit, read the instructions carefully, and don’t use it until it has fully cured. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
What happens on the day
Visits start with a quick look at the job together. After that, protection goes down around the work area and we start. You can expect it to take a morning or an afternoon, and we’ll tell you if anything changes.
- We clean the frame or panel.
- We fill scratches, chips and holes.
- We sand the repair smooth.
- The finish is colour-matched, woodgrain included.
- We blend the repair into the surrounding surface.
Before we arrive
- Clear toiletries, mats and anything else from around the area
- Tell us about any previous repairs or coatings
- Keep a parking space free if you can
Ask for a price
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 will get a fixed price, not an estimate.
Related advice
When to call us in Swanston
uPVC is tough but not indestructible: ladders and building work leave scratches and chips, candles and cigarettes mark sills, and removed fittings leave holes.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- Burns on sills
- Holes from removed fittings and alarms
- Chips and dents
- Scratches from ladders and furniture
What your quote should include
- How changes to the job are handled
- How the colour is matched
- When it can be used again
- Whether the price is fixed and includes VAT
Swanston questions
Will you leave a mess?
No. The work area is masked and covered, and we take our waste away with us.
Are there extra charges for Swanston?
No. Our quotes include travel, and we charge the same wherever you are.
Can you repair several things at once?
Yes. Combining jobs on one visit brings the cost down. Send photos of everything you’d like done.
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 come to Swanston?
Yes. We cover the entire UK and travel to Swanston and the rest of Edinburgh. Send us photos for a fixed quote, or call 0345 017 0787.
Can landlords book you?
Yes. We carry out repairs for homeowners, landlords, letting agents, builders and businesses across Edinburgh.
How do I book?
A close-up, a wider photo and your postcode. Then we will agree a date.
What if the damage is worse than the pictures show?
Your quote covers the damage in the photos. If there is more, we’ll tell you before starting.
How we price uPVC repair
Prices start from £95. We give every job a fixed quote from photos. This is what makes a difference:
- Whether old repairs or coatings need taking off
- Where the damage is and how we get to it
- How much damage there is
- How many items we do on one visit
Compared with replacing, 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.
Quotes from your pictures
Before you send photos, a few simple things make all the difference:
- Whether it’s been repaired or coated before
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
- What it’s made of, if you know
- One sharp close-up of the damage
If you are in Swanston and want a price, the easiest route is pictures: a close-up, a wider shot and your postcode. We reply with a fixed quote and our next available dates.
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