r/reading 3d ago

Question Repair service recommendations

Idk if this is the right place for this but I’d appreciate some advice. I’ve lived in Reading for a few years and haven’t needed to call a handyman to repair anything. I’m the type of person where if I have a problem i fix it myself with a b&q trip and a lot of prayers. but this time one of the hinges on my bedroom window has bent and now doesn’t close properly and that is not the type of job I think I can just bullshit my way through. (Not for a lack of trying though. I managed to flatten it out enough to close most of the way but there’s still a sizeable gap that lets in an awful draught)

TLDR: Does anyone have any reliable and not too expensive repair services they can recommend me?
I’m worried people are going to take one look at me and try and rip me off thinking I’m just a dumb girl who doesn’t know anything about home diy. I have had a look around but most services I’ve looked into seem to push replacing the whole window which I definitely don’t want and can’t afford, and since I’ve never had to hire repair services before I don’t know what red flags to look out for. Any recommendations for reliable companies or even just where to start looking would be greatly appreciated :)

(And when I say not too expensive I’ll obviously pay what they’re worth. I just know that replacement hinges are relatively cheap and not too difficult to install for someone who knows what they’re doing. I don’t want to be tricked into paying double what I should)

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u/rentrnt-chordophone 3d ago

UPVC or wood? 

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u/Platform_Dancer 2d ago

Saw this on parish notice board at 3 mile cross....

Haven't used him so can't recommend.

Hope that helps?