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Draughty Windows

Cold air noticeably blowing in around closed windows, making rooms feel cold and increasing energy bills.

What Is Causing This?

  • 1Worn or perished rubber seals around the frame
  • 2Window not closing tightly due to hinge wear
  • 3Gaps between the window frame and the wall

How Urgent Is This?

Fix Soon

This should be fixed in the coming weeks. Leaving it may allow the problem to worsen and cost more to repair.

What Needs to Be Done

A handyman will replace the rubber seals, adjust the hinges for a tighter close, and fill any gaps with sealant or draught-proofing strip.

How Much Will It Cost?

£40 – £138

National average estimate

Labour: £35 – £98 | Materials: £5 – £40

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How to Prevent This

Check window seals annually and replace them when they harden. Adjust hinges if windows do not sit flush. Apply draught strip to old timber windows.

Related Problems

Window Seal Perished

The rubber seals around windows have hardened, cracked, or fallen away, letting in draughts and rain.

Draught Coming Through Window

Cold air blowing in around a closed and locked window, making the room feel cold near the window.

House Cold Despite Heating Being On

Rooms feeling cold even when the central heating is running at full, with high energy bills.

Other Handyman Problems

Door Handle Loose

A door handle that wobbles, droops, or does not spring back after being pressed down.

Squeaky Door Hinge

A door that squeaks or creaks every time it is opened or closed.

Shelf Falling Off Wall

A wall-mounted shelf that has pulled away from the wall or is sagging under its load.

Curtain Rail Pulling Away from Wall

A curtain rail or pole bracket that is pulling out of the wall, often with visible cracking around the fixings.

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