Windows Changing

Many homes in Cyprus still have the plain aluminium sliding windows fitted in the 1980s and 1990s: single glazed, no thermal break, rubber seals long since hardened. They let the summer heat pour in, rattle in the winter wind and make every air conditioner work harder than it should. Replacing them is one of the most noticeable upgrades you can make to comfort and running costs.

Changing windows is a different job from fitting them in a new build. The old frames have to come out without wrecking plaster, tiles or sills, the opening has to be assessed and squared up, and the new unit has to be fitted and finished so the room is left clean, sealed and ready to use. FixNow connects you with local window professionals in places like Nicosia, Larnaca and Germasogeia who carry out exactly this kind of retrofit work.

Signs it is time to replace rather than repair

• Constant draughts and dust: gaps you can feel around closed sashes, even after seals have been renewed.
• Condensation or mould: water running down cold frames in winter and black marks on the reveals.
• Hot rooms in summer: glass that radiates heat into the room in the afternoon sun.
• Worn mechanisms: sliders that jump the track, locks that no longer engage and frames that have warped.
• Noise: traffic, neighbours or tourist-season nightlife heard clearly through the glass.

What a window replacement involves

• Survey of existing openings: measuring after checking how the old frames are fixed, since the clear opening is often revealed only once they are out.
• Careful removal: cutting out old frames and sealant with minimal disturbance to surrounding plaster, sills and tiles.
• New frame fitting: packing, fixing and levelling the new window, then insulating the perimeter gap.
• Making good: sealing inside and out and finishing reveals with trims or plaster repairs, as agreed in the offer.
• Disposal: taking away the old frames and glass, which are heavy and awkward to get rid of yourself.

Planning a smooth changeover

Most installers replace windows one room at a time, so you are never left with open holes overnight. If you have roller shutters, decide whether to keep the existing boxes and guides or replace them together with the windows, because changing both at once usually gives a neater result. In apartment blocks, check whether the building has rules on external frame colour before you choose.

Ask each professional how they will protect floors and furniture, whether existing marble sills can stay or should be changed, and how they finish the reveals. A clear answer to these questions in the offer is a good sign of an experienced team.

Booking a replacement through FixNow

1. Post a free job with photos of your current windows, rough sizes and what bothers you about them.
2. Receive offers from ID-checked local professionals and compare specifications, timing and reviews.
3. Chat, counter-offer if needed, and accept the offer you prefer.
4. Your payment is held securely and released only when you confirm the new windows are in and finished.

Tired of fighting draughty, heat-soaked windows? Post your job on FixNow and see what a properly fitted replacement would cost for your home.