Ottawa's winter-to-summer temperature swing is one of the widest of any major Canadian city, and that constant expansion and contraction is exactly what breaks down window caulking and weatherstripping over time.
Most window complaints – sticking, won't stay open, drafty – come down to worn hardware or failed seals, not the glass itself. We check the cheaper fix first.
A cracked or fogged sealed unit needs a glazier, not a handyman – if that's what your window needs, we'll say so rather than trying to patch around it.
Ottawa sees one of the widest annual temperature ranges of any major Canadian city, and that swing is hard on the caulking and weatherstripping that keep a window sealed. A window that stuck or drafted last winter is often just worn hardware or a failed seal, not a sign the window itself needs replacing.
Every job gets a quote in writing before we start – no verbal estimates that change later.
Based in Ottawa and familiar with the city's mix of century homes and newer builds.
From one quick fix to a full repair list, we take it on.
A window that sticks, won't stay open, drafts once winter sets in, or has a worn screen, seal, or hardware is usually a repair, not a replacement – the same goes for condensation building up between panes.
Most of what we see is worn weatherstripping or hardware rather than a failed window unit itself, so resealing and re-adjusting is often enough to solve a draft or sticking sash without the cost of full replacement.
Resealed weatherstripping typically lasts several years, but giving it a quick visual check each fall – before the cold really sets in – is the easiest way to catch a failing seal before it turns into a draft you can feel.
$150-$500
Covers most hardware, screen, and seal repairs. Final pricing depends on scope – every quote is written and free.
A simple reseal or hardware adjustment is quick and affordable; a full sash or seal replacement takes more time and materials. Older, less common window styles can also affect part availability.
Tell us what needs fixing and we'll follow up with a free written quote.
Pick a time that works. We confirm the scope and materials before we arrive.
Tidy, on time, and protecting your floors and furniture as we go.
We walk the finished job with you before we call it done.
For a fully broken or fogged sealed unit, that's a glazier's job and we'll refer you out. Hardware, screens, seals, and sash adjustments are our lane.
Usually – that's a worn balance or spring, which is a straightforward hardware repair.
In most cases, yes – resealing and re-adjusting the hardware solves the majority of draft complaints we see.