Your window may stop working long before it needs to be replaced. For example, the window may slam down when you let go of it. The glass may become cloudy. This can cause rain to enter your home during an August storm. Typically, window companies tell their customers that they need to purchase new windows. However, at Excellent Sliding Door (owned by Adam), we provide our customers with an alternative to new windows. We provide window repair services in Tampa. We serve customers in South Tampa, Hyde Park, Palma Ceia, Bayshore, Westshore and the Channel District. We find that small parts in windows can fail, and we can replace those parts to keep your window in place.
Commercial Repair Service in Tampa, FL
Storefronts, office buildings, rental homes, and condo units all have the same types of window problems. As with residential units, we send a service truck to a commercial location for same-day glass repair. We serve offices, shops, rental units, and condo buildings in the Westshore and Channel District areas. Property managers love us because we can service multiple units on one trip and work around their schedules. We can start early, complete the work before opening, or work one floor at a time. We immediately board broken glass and then complete the repair as soon as the replacement glass is cut. We carry all of the necessary paperwork and insurance information that a property manager would require before we begin work on a property.
Foggy Window Repair in Tampa, FL
Foggy window repair is not a simple cleaning job. Once moisture gets between the two panes of glass in an insulated window, the entire sealed unit must be replaced. The frame of the window is typically just fine and can be reused with a new glass unit. We measure your existing sealed unit, order the appropriate replacement glass, and then replace the entire glass unit within your existing window frame. Your view will return to you, and you’ll even notice a decrease in your cooling bills since a failed window no longer blocks air to keep your home cool just as it did when new. We see many failed window units that are only 10-12 years old due in part to the high heat and humidity of the Tampa climate.
Window Balance and Sash Repair in Tampa, FL
If your window falls shut on its own, won’t stay up, or requires two hands to lift, the balance within the window frame has likely worn out. This is the spring system within the frame that holds the sash up. A window balance and sash repair is one of the least expensive repairs to complete in a home. It is far less than having to replace the entire window. We also complete repairs of sashes that stick or will not operate in a proper tilt position. Additionally, we repair crank operators on casement windows that will not rotate. Most balance repairs can be completed in one visit, and we carry the most common balance sizes for the most common brands used throughout South Tampa.
Window Sealing and Leak Repair in Tampa, FL
Water on the sill after a storm is a warning sign of serious damage. If left to sit in puddles, it can rot the entire frame of the window and stain the drywall beneath. Identifying the path that water takes through the window is key to proper Window sealing and leak repair. In some cases, old caulk can dry out and create leaks. In other cases, a flat weatherstrip, clogged weep holes, or failed glazing can cause problems. Older homes in Hyde Park and Palma Ceia have different leak causes than newer homes in Westshore. We find the real gap and seal it to ensure a proper repair that we test to make sure it will hold up in future storms. Fixing a leak in the spring is far less expensive than repairing damage caused by a late summer storm.
Questions Tampa Homeowners Ask
Is window repair cheaper than replacement?
Almost always. A balance, a sash part, or a sealed glass unit costs a fraction of a new window with installation. Replacement makes sense when the frame is rotted or bent.
Can foggy glass be cleaned?
No, the moisture is trapped between the panes of glass and is not accessible to any cleaner. The sealed glass unit is replaced as a whole while the frame remains the same.
How long does a window repair take?
Balance and sash jobs generally take less than an hour per window. Glass will require a second visit to install your custom-cut units.
Do you work on rentals and commercial buildings?
Yes. Single units or a whole building. We work with owners, tenants, and property managers on one schedule.
Call Excellent Sliding Door
If your window is steaming up, falling shut, sticking, or leaking in the rain, then get a repair cost estimate prior to obtaining a quote for a replacement. Excellent Sliding Door can tell you what your window actually needs.