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Ask your QuestionI have a broken handle on a uPVC window. Can you advise cost to replace please?
Asked by Helen on 25th Jan 2020Best Answer
"You can buy handles in Trago, B&Q, etc. Most are a standard fitting and should cost about £5. They are usually held on with two screws so shouldn't take long to fit. The screws are likely underneath a cap of some type."
Answered on 27th Jan 2020 - Member since Mar 2018 - report"I can come and look to see if it is just the handle or whether it's a mechanism, it it's the handle then I can can fit for £30.00 if it's the mechanism it depends on the size of the window."
Answered on 5th Apr 2020 - Member since Apr 2020 - report"It would be £5-£10 for the new handle and £40-£50 for someone to fit it."
Answered on 31st Jan 2020 - Member since Oct 2019 - report"Hi Helen, for the handle itself you are looking at a cost of between £5 - £10. People’s labour rates can vary so that really depends on the person you employ to do that job. It is only a small job though so I wouldn't imagine anyone would charge you more than £40."
Answered on 27th Jan 2020 - Member since Jan 2020 - report"Supply & fit would be around £35. This is just a rough estimate as I would need to see the handle. Hope this helps, if you need anything else just let me know.
Regards,
Ray."
"£35 - £55. Should be a very quick job, just 2 screws normally."
Answered on 22nd Feb 2020 - Member since Dec 2019 - report"Yes thanks for asking depends on travel distance but probably around £45 parts and labour
Thanks"
"The cost to replace this will be in the region of £25.00"
Answered on 1st May 2020 - Member since Feb 2020 - report"£35 supplied and fitted.
Coastline property improvements ltd."
"Hi.
The replacement standard uPVC handle can be purchased for around £4 - £10. The cost of the job including labour would vary,due to your location and the Tradesman / handyman's location (travel distance).
I would advise to check what caused the handle to break, It's possible there could be resistance from hinges when opening / closing the window.
Worth checking Before paying to have it replaced.
Regards,
Billy"
"Hi,
The handles should be no more than £5 each.
Thanks,
Martin's handyman services."
"Hi, you can buy them for between £5-£10 and they are straight forward to change.
Thanks,
Dan.
Any queries give me a message!"
"Hi, you cam take the handle to Screwfix and they will match the handle for you, cost around £5-£10 depending what style handle it is."
Answered on 28th Mar 2020 - Member since Mar 2019 - report"All of the above is correct, there are 4 main options other than finish/colour. These are, left hand and right hand and diamond or square spindle position. If the reason for a replacement is due to a lost key this can be purchased for less than £5. The other thing to hope for is it not be the mechanism in the window that has failed."
Answered on 27th Jan 2020 - Member since Jan 2019 - report"Approx £40-£60 to supply and fit.
Make sure to confirm there's no underlining issues.
Good luck!
Pete,
HMS PROPERTY MAINTENANCE."