Portage Ave window hardware repair — done right for our winters

Broken crank, stiff lock, sagging sash or worn balance? We repair and replace window hardware so your windows open, close, lock and seal the way they should.

Every opening measured on-site

Full air-seal on every unit

Written frame + sealed-glass warranty

Cranks, locks, balances, hinges

Window hardware wears out with use and age: cranks strip, operators seize, locks stick, balances fail so the sash will not stay up, and hinges bind or sag. When that happens the window is frustrating to use — and often will not close tight enough to seal — but the frame and glass are usually perfectly good. We diagnose the fault, source the right parts for your window brand, and fit them to bring the window back to smooth, secure operation.

That is almost always far cheaper than replacing a sound window over a broken crank or a worn balance.

From a single stuck casement to worn hardware across a whole house, we can usually restore full function without touching the glass or frame.

From free estimate to installed — in four simple steps

Book the estimate

Call, text or use the form. We book a free in-home visit — no obligation, no high-pressure sales table.

On-site measure

We measure every opening, check the frames and sills for rot or water damage, and walk through material, style and glass options in plain language.

Written quote

Line-item quote with the window line, glass package, U-factor, warranty and haul-away on one page. Financing attached when you want it.

Install, cleanly

Drop cloths, boot covers and a full air-seal on every unit. Old windows hauled away and a walkthrough of your new windows plus warranty registration.

Smooth, secure, sealed

Working hardware is not just about convenience — a sash that closes and latches properly is what pulls the weatherstripping tight and makes the window actually seal, so a hardware fix often improves comfort and efficiency too, not just operation.

We identify the exact operators, cranks, locks, balances or hinges your window needs, quote before ordering, and fit them so the window opens easily, closes tight and locks securely again.

Hardware Repair questions answered

Cranks, balances, locks and repair-versus-replace.

Can you fix a window that will not stay open?

Yes — a window that will not stay open, or that slams shut, almost always has a failed balance (on a double-hung or slider) or a worn hinge or operator (on a casement). Those are wear parts, and we can source and replace them for most window brands so the sash holds where you set it again. It is a common, straightforward repair that saves replacing an otherwise good window. We identify the exact part at the visit and quote it before ordering, so you know the cost up front.

My crank is stripped — can you replace it?

Yes — a stripped crank or a seized operator is one of the most common casement repairs, and we source and fit replacement operators and cranks for most window brands. We match the part to your specific window so it engages properly and turns smoothly, rather than forcing a near-fit that strips again. If the operator gearbox itself has failed, we replace that too. Once it is fitted, the sash cranks open and closed easily and pulls tight into the seal. We confirm the part and price before ordering.

Is hardware repair worth it vs a new window?

If the window and glass are sound — which they usually are when only the hardware has failed — repairing the hardware is far cheaper than a new window and fully restores its function. There is no reason to replace a good, efficient window over a small crank or a worn balance. We only steer you toward replacement when the frame, sash or glass is also failing and the repair would be throwing money at a window that is near the end of its life. For a sound window, hardware repair is the clear, economical choice.

Do you carry parts for older windows?

We source operators, cranks, locks, balances and hinges for most brands, including many older windows, so a worn part rarely means a new window.

My window is drafty even when locked — can hardware fix it?

Often yes — worn hardware can stop a sash pulling tight into the seal; replacing it, sometimes with fresh weatherstripping, restores an airtight close.

Book a free Portage Ave hardware repair estimate

Sticky crank, failed lock or a sash that will not stay up? Book a visit anywhere across Portage Ave and the surrounding towns — we source and fit the right hardware to bring your window back to smooth, secure, sealed operation, for far less than a replacement. Done by our own crews, no subcontractors, no pressure.

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Real Portage Ave reviews

What Portage Ave homeowners say about us

★★★★★ 4.9 · 118 reviews on Google

★★★★★

A couple of cranks had seized and one lock stuck. They sourced the right parts and every window works like new again.

H. Bellemare

Homeowner, Portage Ave

Windows would not stay open — turned out to be failed balances. Cheap fix compared to replacing perfectly good windows.

A. Sekhon

Stripped crank replaced in no time with the correct part. Smooth operation and it seals tight again.

J. Nadeau

Restored the hardware on several windows for a fraction of replacement cost. Honest and handy.

B. Adeyinka

Portage Ave window hardware repair — done right for our winters

Cranks, locks, balances, hinges

From free estimate to installed — in four simple steps

Book the estimate

On-site measure

Written quote

Install, cleanly

Smooth, secure, sealed

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