Sash spiral balance repair service

Expert sash spiral balance repair service is South East London, Surrey and Kent.

At Traditional Sash Window Repairs company, we specialize in diagnosing and repairing spiral balance issues, ensuring that your sash windows are easy to operate and maintain their classic appearance.

Sash windows fitted with spiral balances provide smooth, counterbalanced operation, but over time, these balances can wear out, become damaged, or lose tension.

When this happens, your windows may become difficult to open, fail to stay open, or move unevenly. Our sash spiral balance repair service addresses these issues, ensuring your wooden windows are restored to their full functionality.

Our sash spiral balance repair services

Replacement

We replace these worn or broken spiral balances with high-quality, durable replacements, carefully selected to match the original specifications of your windows.

After installation, we adjust the balance tension to ensure smooth, even window operation, preventing future issues and enhancing the overall functionality of your sash windows.

Retensioning

In situations where the spiral balance hasn’t broken but has lost tension, our team can retension the existing balance, restoring its ability to properly support the window.

This service ensures that your sash windows open and close effortlessly while staying securely in place, without the need for a full balance replacement.

By restoring the correct tension, we help maintain the smooth operation of your windows and prevent further complications.

Types of balances we repair

Each type of balance has its own unique mechanism and requires specific expertise to repair or replace. Below are the types of spring balances we handle:

Spiral balances

Spiral balances are one of the most common types of balances found in modern sash windows. They consist of a coiled spring inside a metal or plastic tube, providing counterbalance to the sash for smooth operation. We repair and replace spiral balances, ensuring correct tension and functionality.

Tubular

Tubular balances are a variant of spring balances housed within a cylindrical tube. These are often found in newer sash windows.

Constant force

Constant force balances use a flat, coiled spring mechanism that provides consistent tension, making them ideal for larger sash windows.

Block and tackle

Block and tackle balances are composed of a pulley system combined with a spring, designed to support the weight of the sash and make lifting easier.

Tension spring balances

Tension spring balances use a simple spring mechanism to counterbalance the weight of the sash. Though they are often used in lighter windows, we repair and replace these balances to ensure they provide the correct tension and ease of use.