We repair double glazing across Birkenhead in the CH41, CH42 and CH43 postcode districts, part of Wirral Council’s area. Many homes are Victorian terraces and townhouses with uPVC fitted into older openings, alongside inter-war suburbs on the Prenton and Oxton side. We replace misted and broken glass units in existing frames and repair hinges, locks, handles and seals, quoting in writing after we have looked.
uPVC in Victorian openings
Victorian houses were built for timber windows, and when uPVC replaced them the new frames had to fit tall openings, bays and sometimes slightly out-of-square walls. That has a few practical consequences for repairs:
- Bay windows often contain several units, each a different size, so each failed unit is measured on its own.
- Tall sashes are heavy, which puts more load on friction-stay hinges and makes sagging more likely over time.
- Where frames were packed poorly when fitted, units can sit in water and fail sooner, so we check glazing packers and drainage when replacing glass.
When the haze is between the panes, the fix is a new sealed unit in the existing frame – our page on misted window repairs goes through it.
Upper floors and escape windows
Townhouses spread over three storeys rely on upstairs windows for cleaning access and, in some cases, as a means of escape. Many have easy-clean or egress hinges that let the sash open wide. When these wear, the sash drops and may not lock. We replace them like-for-like so the clear opening stays the same. See uPVC window hinge repair for more.
Please do not lean out of upper windows or use ladders to reach a sagging sash. Close it as far as is safe and leave the rest to us.
Rented terraces and front doors
Plenty of Birkenhead terraces are let, and the jobs landlords raise most are misted units, doors that will not lock, and worn or broken window handles. Front doors on terraces open straight onto the street and get constant use; a dropped door forces the multipoint lock until the gearbox gives up. We realign, adjust and replace parts as needed – our uPVC door lock repair page explains the common faults. For privacy on a street-facing door or bathroom window, we can swap clear glass for obscure glass.
Condensation in older houses
Solid-walled houses can run damp inside, and that shows up as water on the room side of windows. That is a ventilation problem, not a failed unit. Opening trickle vents helps, and where windows have none we can often retro-fit them into uPVC frames – see trickle vent fitting.
Prenton and Oxton side
The inter-war suburbs have semis and detached houses with uPVC that has often been in place for many years. Here the usual calls are for several units misting at once, hinges wearing on the most-used windows, and back doors needing adjustment. A single visit can usually assess them all.
Also on the Wirral
We work in neighbouring Wallasey too. Our homepage covers everything we do for double glazing repair on both sides of the Mersey.
Window or door trouble in Birkenhead?
Call 07777 659786 and tell us what is wrong. We will call back, ask a few questions and arrange a visit with our uPVC window and door repairers.
Frequently asked questions
Can you replace a misted unit in a bay window?
Yes. Bay windows usually have several separate units, and each is measured and made individually, so we only replace the ones that have failed. Bays in older houses are rarely perfectly square, which is why we measure each opening rather than assuming they match.
My upstairs window opens wide for cleaning. Can the hinges be replaced like-for-like?
Yes. Easy-clean and egress friction-stay hinges come in different sizes and types. If the window is a means of escape, we fit hinges that give the same opening as before so the escape route is not reduced. We check the size and type at the visit.
Why does my bathroom window run with water every morning?
Water on the room side of the glass is condensation from moist air, not a faulty unit. Better ventilation helps – an extractor fan and open trickle vents make a difference. Trickle vents can often be retro-fitted into uPVC frames if the window does not have them.
Can you change clear glass to obscure glass in a front door?
Usually, yes. We replace the sealed unit with one that uses obscure glass, keeping the existing door. Glass in a door must be safety glass, so the new unit will be toughened or laminated. We bring samples of common patterns so you can choose.
Do you cover Prenton and Oxton?
Yes. We work across Birkenhead’s CH41, CH42 and CH43 districts, including the Prenton and Oxton side. Ring us with your address and a short description of the problem.