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Window Repair in Alabama

Windows fail the same way doors do: the moving parts wear out long before the frame or the glass does. Balances, rollers, locks and seals are all replaceable, and replacing a whole window because the sash will not stay up is an expensive way to solve a cheap problem.

  • 316 Alabama communities
  • Homes & businesses
  • Repair first, replace last

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Window Repair

Fogged glass, sashes that will not stay up, cranks that spin without moving anything and locks that will not reach are the four calls we get most, and all four are repairs rather than replacements.

We work on single and double hung windows, sliders, casements, awnings and commercial glazing, in wood, vinyl and aluminum frames.

There is a real point at which a window is not worth repairing, and we will say so. But that point is a lot further away than most replacement window salespeople suggest.

Alabama is not one climate. Salt air on the coast, expansive clay through the Black Belt and the Birmingham metro, hard freezes on Sand Mountain and blowing sand in the Wiregrass all attack doors differently, and the right repair changes with them. Pick your city below for what we see locally.

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What we repair

  • Balance and sash cord replacementNew balances, spiral balances and sash cords so windows stay where you put them.
  • Insulated glass unit replacementReplacing fogged and failed sealed units while keeping the existing frame.
  • Casement operator repairReplacing stripped crank operators, hinges and stays.
  • Window lock and hardware replacementSash locks, keepers, latches and handles.
  • Glass replacementSingle pane, tempered and laminated glass in residential and commercial windows.
  • Weatherstrip and seal replacementNew seals to stop drafts and water infiltration around sashes.
  • Slider window roller replacementNew rollers and track service on horizontal sliding windows.
  • Sash repair and rebuildingRepairing damaged or rotted sash rails and stiles.
  • Sill and frame repairSplicing out rot and rebuilding damaged wood window frames.
  • Weep hole clearingRestoring drainage so water sheds out of the frame instead of into the wall.
  • Screen repair and replacementRescreening and building replacement screen panels.
  • Freeing painted-shut windowsCarefully reopening windows that have been painted closed.

Tell us what the door is doing and we will tell you what it needs.No guesswork over the phone, no pressure.

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Common faults

  • The sash will not stay upFailed balances or a broken sash cord on an older window.
  • Fogging between the panesThe insulated glass seal has failed and moisture is inside the unit.
  • The crank spins but the window does not moveStripped gears in the casement operator.
  • The window will not lockSash misalignment, or a failed lock and keeper.
  • A cracked or broken paneImpact or stress damage that needs glass replacement.
  • Drafts around the sashFailed weatherstrip and worn sash seals.
  • Water coming in at the sillBlocked weep holes or failed sill and glazing seals.
  • The window is painted shutCommon on older wood windows and reversible with careful work.

One call gets you an answer.We will tell you what is wrong and what it takes to fix.

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How we work

  1. Identify the window type and manufacturerBalances, operators and hardware are specific, and getting the right part is most of the job.
  2. Test the moving parts independentlySash movement, locking and sealing each get checked separately so we know which one has failed.
  3. Check the drainageWeep holes and sill drainage get checked on any window with water intrusion, because that is usually the cause.
  4. Repair rather than replace where it makes senseFrames and glass usually outlast hardware by decades, and hardware is replaceable.
  5. Reseal properlyNew weatherstrip and glazing seals so the window performs as it should.
  6. Test operation and lock engagementThe window should open, close and lock without force.

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Window Repair FAQs

My window will not stay open. What is broken?

The balances. On a double hung window they counterweight the sash, and when one fails the sash drops. It is a replaceable part and far cheaper than a new window.

Can foggy windows be repaired?

The sealed glass unit gets replaced, but the frame, sash and hardware stay. That is the repair, and it costs a fraction of window replacement.

Is it worth repairing old wood windows?

Very often, yes. Old wood windows in your area were made from better material than most modern replacements and were designed to be repaired. Rot can be spliced, sashes rebuilt and balances replaced.

My casement crank spins without moving the window. Why?

The gears in the operator have stripped. It is a common failure and a straightforward replacement as long as we can identify the manufacturer.

Water is coming in at my window sill. What causes that?

Usually blocked weep holes. Windows are designed to collect water in the frame and drain it out, and when those drains clog it backs up and comes inside instead.

Can you replace glass without replacing the whole window?

Yes, in nearly all cases. Broken panes, cracked glass and failed insulated units are all replaceable in the existing frame.

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Window Repair by city in Alabama

The Tennessee Valley

Hot, sticky summers followed by genuine winter freezes.

The Shoals

River humidity, hard winter freezes and heavy spring rain.

The Sand Mountain And Lookout Mountain Plateau

Plateau winters that run colder than the valley floor.

The Appalachian Foothills

Foothill freeze-thaw with heavy spring and fall storms.

The Birmingham Metro

Red clay soil movement, long humid summers and sudden cold snaps.

West Alabama

Heavy rainfall, high humidity and an active storm season.

The Black Belt

Expansive prairie clay that moves foundations year to year.

The River Region

Long hot summers, heavy thunderstorms and tropical leftovers.

East Central Alabama

Humid summers, mild winters and a busy spring storm season.

The Wiregrass

Extreme summer heat, sandy soil and inland hurricane effects.

The Alabama Gulf Coast

Salt air, extreme humidity, sand and hurricane season.

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Other services

  • Sliding Door Repair

    Sticking, jumping, or dragging sliding glass doors put back on smooth-rolling track.

  • Door Lock Repair

    Deadbolts, latches, cylinders and strike alignment repaired on residential and commercial doors.

  • Door Frame Repair

    Rotted, split, kicked-in and out-of-square frames rebuilt so the door fits again.

  • Door Handle Repair

    Loose, broken and seized handles, knobs and levers repaired or replaced.

  • Door Hinge Repair

    Sagging doors, stripped hinge screws, squealing pins and worn knuckles put right.

  • Patio Door Repair

    Sliding, French and multi-panel patio doors repaired, realigned and resealed.

  • Door Glass Repair

    Broken, cracked and fogged door glass replaced, including tempered and insulated units.

  • Commercial Door Repair

    Hollow metal, aluminum and high-traffic doors kept working for businesses and property managers.

  • Storefront Door Repair

    Aluminum storefront entrances repaired: pivots, closers, locks, glass and alignment.

  • Door Closer Repair

    Closers adjusted, rebuilt and replaced so doors shut properly instead of slamming or hanging open.

  • Automatic Door Repair

    Automatic sliding and swing doors, operators, sensors and safety systems serviced.

  • Screen Door Repair

    Sliding screens, storm doors and screen panels rescreened, rerolled and rehung.

  • French Door Repair

    Sagging, dragging and drafty French doors realigned, resealed and rehung.

  • Interior Door Repair

    Sticking, sagging, rattling and damaged interior doors made to work properly again.

  • Exterior Door Repair

    Front and back entry doors resealed, realigned, reinforced and repaired.

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