We repair double glazing in Crosby, L23, in Sefton. Being close to the coast, homes here face strong wind and driving rain that test window seals and drainage, so draughts, leaks and misted units are common calls alongside worn hinges and stiff door locks. We repair in your existing frames and quote in writing after a visit.
How coastal weather affects Crosby windows
Crosby’s position facing the open sea – the shore here is home to Antony Gormley’s Another Place figures – means many houses get more wind and rain than homes further inland. Double glazing copes well with that, but certain parts take the brunt:
- Gaskets and brush seals are pushed harder by wind pressure, so once they compress or shrink, draughts and whistling follow quickly.
- Drainage slots along the bottom of the frame matter more when rain is driven sideways; if they block, water sits around the glass unit.
- Edge seals on units that sit in water for long periods can fail sooner, leading to mist between the panes.
- Exposed hardware such as hinges and keeps benefits from periodic lubrication to keep it moving freely.
For draughts and whistling, see our window seal replacement page; for water coming in, our leaking window repairs explain how we trace the cause.
Period homes with uPVC windows
Many of Crosby’s Edwardian and inter-war houses have bay windows and larger openings that were fitted with uPVC double glazing in later decades. Bays in particular are made up of several separate sealed units, and when one mists, the others are often not far behind. We measure each pane individually, because units in a bay are rarely identical even when they look it. Where a bay or upstairs window has egress hinges for escape, we replace them like-for-like so the opening is kept the same size; our page on uPVC window hinge repairs explains why that matters.
Doors that face the weather
Front doors exposed to the prevailing weather can swell, shift and lose alignment, so the multipoint lock starts to bind and the handle becomes hard to lift. Adjusting hinges and keeps often sorts it, and if the gearbox has been strained we replace it with a matching unit. Composite doors, with their GRP skin over an insulated core, are repaired differently from uPVC ones; our composite door repair page has the detail.
Worth doing yourself: brush out the drainage slots on the outside of the frame after stormy spells, and check that trickle vents are clear. Leave anything involving the glass or the lock mechanism to us.
What happens when you call us
We ring back and ask about the problem, which window or door it concerns, the frame material and roughly when it was fitted. A photo of the spacer bar stamp or the lock helps us identify parts. We visit, inspect and measure, then explain whether adjustment, a new part or a replacement unit makes sense, and send a written quote. Units are made to measure and fitted on a return visit.
Along the Sefton coast
From Crosby we cover Formby further up the coast and Maghull inland, as well as Bootle to the south. See our homepage for a full overview of double glazing repairs on Merseyside and the range of uPVC and composite window and door repairs we offer.
Weather getting into your Crosby windows?
Call 07777 659786 or send the form with a short description, and we will call you back to arrange a visit.
Frequently asked questions
Does sea air damage uPVC windows?
The frames themselves cope well, but exposure to strong wind and driving rain puts more strain on seals, drainage and moving hardware. Metal parts such as hinges and locking points benefit from occasional light lubrication as the maker recommends, and gaskets should be checked if draughts appear.
Water comes in at the bottom of my window during storms. Why?
Wind-driven rain can be pushed past worn gaskets, and if the drainage slots at the bottom of the frame are blocked, water builds up rather than draining away. We check the drainage, the seals and the outside sealant to find the route the water is taking.
Can bay window units be replaced individually?
Yes. Each pane in a bay is a separate sealed unit, so only the misted or broken ones need replacing. We measure each one individually, since bay units are often slightly different sizes even when they look the same.
My egress hinge window will not stay open. Can it be fixed?
Usually. Friction-stay hinges lose their grip over time, and egress versions on upstairs windows should be replaced like-for-like so the window still opens wide enough for escape. We identify the size and type and fit matching hinges.
Do you repair patio doors as well as windows?
Yes. We repair sliding patio doors and French doors, including rollers, tracks, locks and alignment. For bi-fold doors we adjust runners and hinges, and replace parts where needed.