Ask a Trade: Window Specialists

Looking for advice on putting a warm roof of my conservatory. What is the best type of roof? And do I need a new frame for a 2003 conservatory. I've seen on websites it averages under 15k, but even before a local tradesmen saw it he quoted 20 to 30k.

How can I fix the mechanism on my window? Handle turns but window is still stuck closed

I'm thinking of buying a used conservatory. How easy is a second-hand conservatory to rebuild?

I am currently looking at looking to purchase a property and in the survey report it was spotted that the window Beads are on the outside of the property. Does this mean that someone can remove the windows to gain access to the property? Would such a defect void a contents insurance policy? Are there any means of securing the windows even if they are they other way round?

Can damage window screens be fixed? Is this something that is safe to undertake by myself? If so, what safety steps can I take? What tools and equipment do I need? How long might it take to fix the problem? If I were to hire a professional, how much might this cost?

The lockable side of my double glazed patio door appears to have dropped slightly. Can this be adjusted to bring back the alignment and how much should I expect to pay?

What are transom windows? What are the pros and cons of transom windows?

If a window surveyor takes measurements of a window before the brickwork is completed, but the company posts you a picture with the measurements for your builders approval who refuses to do that as he is not an expertise in windows, so you don’t show him the picture measurements, who is to blame if the window is too large and does not fit? If you have paid for installation,. Should the surveyor have taken his own final measurements once the brickwork was finished? Thank you

If accurate measurements are taken where old windows were, then would the new windows be free of silicon fillers ?

I have some roof windows that i need somebody to look at to see if they need replacing or simply cleaning and updating the seals and caps etc - can this be done by somebody without experience?