Window Repair in Federal Way

When Repair Is the Right Call

Most window problems come down to one worn part. A sash balance gives out, a lock cam cracks, weatherstripping flattens or the seal on an insulated glass unit fails. If the frame is sound, fixing that part costs far less than a new window and takes far less time.

We look at the whole window before we say anything. If the frame is rotted, warped or the parts are no longer made, we'll tell you, and we'll explain what window replacement would involve. If a repair will do the job, that's what we quote.

Safety guides how we work. Broken glass gets handled with gloves and taped before it comes out. In older homes we treat painted trim as if it could hold lead, so we mist, contain and clean up the dust instead of sanding it into the air.

What Our Window Repair Covers

Foggy or cracked glass

When the seal between panes fails, moisture gets in and the glass clouds up. We measure and order a new sealed glass unit and set it into your existing frame. Cracked glass gets the same treatment.

Sash balances and tilt latches

On single-hung and double-hung windows, a worn balance lets the sash slam down or creep open. We match and replace balances and tilt latches so the window holds where you leave it.

Locks and handles

A window that won't lock is a security problem. We replace broken sash locks, keepers and casement handles, and we can add window stops that limit how far a window opens in a child's room.

Weatherstripping and seals

Flattened or torn weatherstripping lets in drafts and rain. We pull the old strip, clean the channel and fit new material sized for your window.

Casement and awning cranks

Stripped operators make crank-out windows hard to open or impossible to close tight. We swap the operator and adjust the hinges so the sash seals.

Wood sill and sash spot repair

Small soft spots in wood sills can often be cut out and patched. If the rot runs deep, we'll show you before going any further.

Signs Your Window Needs Repair

• Fog between the panes

  Haze you can't wipe off from either side means the glass seal has failed. The window still works, but it insulates less and the haze only gets worse.

• The sash drops or won't stay open

  A window that falls shut can pinch fingers and is a real hazard for kids. This is usually a broken balance and a quick fix.

• The lock won't catch

  If the lock spins freely or the halves don't line up, the window isn't secure. Sometimes it's the lock, sometimes the sash has shifted.

• Drafts or water on the sill

  Cold air at the edges or water pooling on the sill after a long rain points to worn seals or a gap that needs attention.

• Hard to open in a bedroom

  Bedroom windows are an escape route in a fire. If one sticks or won't open fully, get it fixed before you need it.

How a Repair Visit Goes

1. 1

   Phone call and free quote

   You tell us what's wrong and we ask a few questions. Often we can give you a rough idea on the call, then confirm it with a look at the window.

2. 2

   Inspection and measurements

   We check the frame, sash, glass and hardware and take photos of what we find. You get a written quote that lists each part and the labor.

3. 3

   Parts ordered

   Sealed glass units are made to size, and some balances and locks have to be matched. We schedule the repair once parts are in.

4. 4

   Repair day

   We lay drop cloths, keep kids and pets clear of the work area and handle glass with care. Most repairs take a few hours, not days.

5. 5

   Test and clean up

   We open, close and lock every window we touched while you watch. Then we vacuum, pick up any glass bits and haul away old parts.

What Affects the Price of a Window Repair

Every repair is priced on what's actually wrong with your window. We don't quote until we've seen it, and the written quote is the price we hold to unless we find something new, which we'd show you first. Flexible payment options are available.

What part failed

A new lock or weatherstrip is a small job. Replacing a sealed glass unit costs more because the glass is made to order.

Glass size and type

Larger panes cost more. Glass near doors, tubs and floors usually has to be tempered for safety, which adds to the price.

Age and parts availability

Parts for common vinyl windows are easy to find. Older or discontinued windows may need hardware matched or adapted.

Access

A ground-floor window is simple. Second-story windows may need ladders or work from inside, which takes more time to do safely.

How many windows

Fixing several windows in one visit spreads out the trip and setup, so it usually costs less per window.