County Durham · England
uPVC window & door repair in Tan Hills, County Durham
Our repair technicians come to Tan Hills for scratch, chip, burn and hole repairs to uPVC windows, doors and sills. Nothing is taken out, and the work is guaranteed.
- Repairs from £95
- Burns on sills
- Holes from removed fittings and alarms
About our uPVC repair in Tan Hills
Builders and developers use us for snagging repairs too. The damage is filled and refinished to match the frame, including woodgrain finishes. Our repair technicians work on coloured and woodgrain uPVC, white uPVC and window frames & sills, and the jobs we see most are burns on sills and damage during building work.
Your repair is guaranteed for a year, as with every job we do. Clean with warm soapy water and a soft cloth. Do not use solvents or scourers.
- Where
- Tan Hills (DH2)
- County
- County Durham
- Cover
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed quote from pictures
- Telephone
- 0345 017 0787
- Page updated
- 23 October 2026
About Tan Hills
Tan Hills is about 2 miles south of Chester-le-Street, in County Durham. Book a date that suits you, and you’ll know when to expect us, so there’s no waiting around. We cover 329 places in County Durham, from the larger towns to small villages. You can also see our page for Newcastle upon Tyne, about 12 miles away.
All of DH2 is covered. Neighbouring places we cover include Kimblesworth (1 mile south), Plawsworth (1 mile north-east), Chester Moor (1 mile north), Pity Me (2 miles south) and Chester-le-Street (2 miles north). We also work in nearby towns such as Durham (3 miles south), Consett (10 miles west), Newton Aycliffe (14 miles south), Bishop Auckland (12 miles south), Spennymoor (8 miles south) and Seaham (10 miles east).
Landmarks near Tan Hills
Around Tan Hills, we work in homes near Fyndoune Community College, St Philip and St James and Nettlesworth Primary School, among other places. The nearest railway station is Chester-Le-Street station, roughly 2.4 miles north of the centre. Well-known places in the area include Chester-le-Street (2.8 miles north) and Ankers House Museum (2.6 miles north-east).
FAQs for Tan Hills
Is it messy?
We protect the room with dust sheets and masking first, and we clean up when we have finished.
Are you a vetted contractor?
Yes, including CHAS, Constructionline and SafeContractor. The full list is on our accreditations page.
Can a burnt window sill be fixed?
Yes. The burn is filled and refinished to match.
How much does uPVC repair cost in Tan Hills?
Repairs from £95. Because every job differs, we price from pictures. You’ll get a fixed figure before you book.
How do I book?
Photos of the damage, a picture of the whole window, door or sill and your postcode. Then we’ll agree a date.
Do you do work for letting agents?
Yes, frequently. We quote for multiple addresses and fit around tenancy changeovers.
Do the materials smell?
It depends on the job, but often a little. Open windows and an extractor fan help.
Will the price change on the day?
We stop, show you and agree any change before carrying on. You won’t be charged for anything you haven’t agreed.
The process
When we visit, we arrive at the time we’ve agreed, cover the area with dust sheets and masking, and set to work. Expect it to take a morning or an afternoon. We clean up when we’re done and tell you when it’s ready to use.
- We start by cleaning the frame.
- Scratches, chips and holes are filled.
- We sand the repair smooth.
- We match the colour, including woodgrain finishes.
- Finally we blend it into the rest of the frame.
How to prepare
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Move bottles, mats and clutter away from the area
- Let us know if it has been repaired before
Ask for a price
Ring 0345 017 0787, or send us pictures through the quote form. With one close-up and one wider picture, we can give you a fixed price without visiting.
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Can I fix it myself?
DIY kits are sold for most surfaces, 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 frequently lifts.
If you’re set on a kit, follow its instructions closely, and do not use it until it has fully cured. If it does not work out, we can still repair it properly.
Repairing versus replacing in Tan Hills
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. Instead of hourly rates, we fix the price before we start. It depends on the damage, the material and access.
Why choose Surface Doctor in Tan Hills
- A fixed quote before booking
- We leave the room as we found it
- Same prices wherever you are
- Everything repaired in place
See our full price list.
Landlords, agents and businesses in Tan Hills
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers in Tan Hills use us as well as householders. Repairing between tenancies keeps void periods short, and it costs much less than replacing.
For developers and builders, we fix damage before handover, so there’s no need to replace a damaged item at the last minute. Several plots can be done in one visit.
What a repair can’t fix
A repair isn’t right for every job, for example:
- Failed or misted double glazing units
- Broken locks, hinges or mechanisms
- Frames that are warped or out of square
Send us photos and we will tell you honestly.
Materials we repair
- Conservatory frames
- Doors & door panels
- White uPVC
- Coloured and woodgrain uPVC
- Window frames & sills
What we’re called out for in Tan Hills
uPVC is tough but not indestructible: ladders and building work leave scratches and chips, candles and cigarettes mark sills, and old fittings leave holes.
The most common problems we’re called about are:
- Chips and dents
- Holes from removed fittings and alarms
- Scratches from ladders and furniture
- Damage during building work
What to look for in a quote
- Whether there are any call-out or travel charges
- What happens if the damage is worse than the pictures show
- When it can be used again
- How the room is protected while they work
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How we price uPVC repair
Prices start from £95. We give every job a fixed quote from pictures. These are the things that affect it:
- Any earlier repairs that need removing first
- How much damage there is
- The type of damage
- Access to the area
A repair normally costs much less than people expect, particularly next to the cost of replacement. Send pictures and we will give you the exact figure.
Send photos for a quote
You can typically get a fixed quote without us visiting. To help us price it:
- Where you are, by postcode
- The material, if you know it
- Details of any past repairs
- A coin beside the damage so we can judge size
We price from pictures so you do not have to wait in for a survey. Use the quote form, or ring 0345 017 0787 to talk it through.
About our accreditations · Every repair comes with a one-year guarantee.
