Why Boston windows need repair
Boston has some of the oldest housing in the country — brick row houses and brownstones in Back Bay and the South End, Victorians in Jamaica Plain and Dorchester, and thousands of triple-deckers. Many still have their original wood windows, and most sills and brick molding are decades past their last real repair.
Coastal nor'easters, wind-driven rain off the harbor, and repeated freeze–thaw cycles push water into every open paint crack. Once water reaches bare wood, rot starts at the sill and spreads into the sash and frame.
Signs your windows need repair
- Drafts or cold spots near the window in winter
- Fog, condensation or moisture trapped between the panes
- Cracked, chipped or broken glass
- Soft, peeling or discolored wood on the sill or sash
- Window is stuck, won't stay open, or won't lock
- Torn screens or bent screen frames
What we repair
Rotten wood repair
Rotted sills, sashes, frames and brick molding are cut out and rebuilt with matched new wood.
Glass repair
Foggy double-pane units, cracked or broken glass replaced — single pane, insulated, Low-E or tempered.
Hardware & balance repair
Cranks, locks, balancers, sash cords and hinges repaired so windows open, close and lock again.
Historic sash repair
Original wood windows reglazed, re-corded and restored while keeping their character.
Drafts & weatherstripping repair
New weatherstripping, caulking and sealing to stop air leaks and lower heating bills.
Insect screens repair
Rescreening and custom screen frames built on site to fit your openings.
How our window repair works
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Free estimate
Send photos through the form or call. We tell you if it's a repair job before anyone drives out.
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On-site diagnosis
A technician inspects each window and gives you a written price — no surprises.
- 3
Repair on site
Most repairs are done right at your home in one visit with parts we carry on the van.
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Test & clean up
Every window is opened, closed and locked to make sure it works and seals before we leave.
Window repair services in Boston, MA
Repair or replace your window?
Repair it when…
- The problem is one part — glass, hardware, a sill or a sash
- You want to keep original or historic windows
- The frame is mostly solid
- You'd rather spend a fraction of replacement cost
Replace it when…
- The whole frame and sash are rotted through
- The rough opening behind the window is failing
- You've already planned a full window upgrade
What affects the cost in Boston
- Type of repair (glass, wood, hardware, screens or sealing)
- Number of windows fixed in the same visit
- Window size, glass type and custom shapes
- Height and access (upper floors, triple-deckers)
- Matching historic profiles or original hardware