Condensation trapped between your glass panes means the sealed unit has failed — a common problem across Reading’s older housing stock, particularly in Caversham’s Edwardian semis and Tilehurst’s 1930s estates where original 1990s double glazing has passed its 20-year lifespan. We remove the failed unit and fit a new A-rated sealed unit into your existing frames — restoring clarity, insulation, and energy efficiency without replacing the window. The Thames and Kennet corridor humidity makes this the single most common repair we carry out across RG postcodes.

Cold air streaming through your windows is usually caused by perished rubber gaskets, dropped sashes, or frames that have shifted out of alignment. These problems are especially common in Reading’s 1960s-80s housing across Earley, Whitley, and Lower Earley where thermal movement in older uPVC frames gradually opens gaps. We strip and refit seals, re-square sashes, and adjust keeps and strikers to restore a draught-free, weathertight seal.

Windows that won’t open, refuse to stay in position, or slam shut are almost always a hinge or mechanism failure. We replace friction stays, espagnolette gearboxes, cockspur handles, tilt-and-turn mechanisms, and every other moving part — sourcing components for all major manufacturers including discontinued systems common in Reading’s 1990s-era double glazing.

Failed window locks are a security risk and can invalidate your home insurance. Across Reading, we see faulty espagnolette locks, broken shootbolt mechanisms, seized multi-point systems, and worn-out key cylinders — particularly in older properties around the town centre, Katesgrove, and Whitley. We carry replacement locks for every major manufacturer and fit them to current security standards.

Many Reading homes — from Caversham’s period properties to Earley’s 1970s estates — have double glazing that’s 20-35 years old. The frames are often structurally sound, but individual components have worn out. Our repair service targets only the failed components — new sealed units, fresh gaskets, replacement hardware — extending the life of your existing windows by years at a fraction of the cost.