Montreal window hardware repair — cranks, locks, hinges

A stripped crank, a seized operator, a stiff lock or a balance that lets the sash drop — worn window hardware makes a good window a daily fight, and often stops it sealing against the cold.

Every opening measured on-site

Full air-seal on every unit

Written frame + sealed-glass warranty

Cranks, locks, balances, hinges

Window hardware wears out with use and age: cranks strip, operators seize, locks stick, balances fail so the sash will not stay up, and hinges bind or sag. The window turns frustrating to use — and often will not close tight enough to seal — but the frame and glass are usually perfectly good.

We diagnose the fault, source the right parts for your window brand, and fit them for smooth, secure operation — almost always far cheaper than a full window replacement over a broken crank or worn balance.

From a single stuck casement to worn hardware across a whole house, we restore function without touching the glass. Pair it with fresh window weatherstripping, sash repair or a quick free estimate.

Four steps from free estimate to working hardware

Book the estimate

Call, text or use the form. We book a free in-home visit — no obligation, no high-pressure sales table.

On-site measure

We measure every opening, check the frames and sills for rot or water damage, and walk through material, style and glass options in plain language.

Written quote

Line-item quote with the window line, glass package, U-factor, warranty and haul-away on one page. Financing attached when you want it.

Install, cleanly

Drop cloths, boot covers and a full air-seal on every unit. Old windows hauled away and a walkthrough of your new windows plus warranty registration.

Smooth, secure, sealed

Working hardware is not just convenience — a sash that closes and latches properly pulls the weatherstripping tight and makes the window actually seal, so a hardware fix often improves comfort and efficiency, not only operation.

We identify the exact operators, cranks, locks, balances or hinges your window needs, quote before ordering, and fit them so it opens easily and locks tight. See our full window repair range, from glass repair to foggy unit repair.

Montreal window hardware repair, answered

Cranks, balances, locks and repair-versus-replace.

Can you fix a window that will not stay open?

Yes — a window that will not stay open, or that slams shut, almost always has a failed balance (on a double-hung or slider) or a worn hinge or operator (on a casement). Those are wear parts, and we can source and replace them for most window brands so the sash holds where you set it again. It is a common, straightforward repair that saves replacing an otherwise good window. We identify the exact part at the visit and quote it before ordering, so you know the cost up front.

My crank is stripped — can you replace it?

Yes — a stripped crank or a seized operator is one of the most common casement repairs, and we source and fit replacement operators and cranks for most window brands. We match the part to your specific window so it engages properly and turns smoothly, rather than forcing a near-fit that strips again. If the operator gearbox itself has failed, we replace that too. Once it is fitted, the sash cranks open and closed easily and pulls tight into the seal. We confirm the part and price before ordering.

Is hardware repair worth it vs a new window?

If the window and glass are sound — which they usually are when only the hardware has failed — repairing the hardware is far cheaper than a new window and fully restores its function. There is no reason to replace a good, efficient window over a small crank or a worn balance. We only steer you toward replacement when the frame, sash or glass is also failing and the repair would be throwing money at a window that is near the end of its life. For a sound window, hardware repair is the clear, economical choice.

Do you carry parts for older windows?

We source operators, cranks, locks, balances and hinges for most brands, including many older windows, so a worn part rarely means a new window.

My window is drafty even when locked — can hardware fix it?

Often yes — worn hardware can stop a sash pulling tight into the seal; replacing it, sometimes with fresh weatherstripping, restores an airtight close.

Book a free Montreal hardware repair estimate

Sticky crank, failed lock or a sash that will not stay up? Book a visit anywhere across Montreal and the surrounding towns — we source and fit the right hardware to bring your window back to smooth, secure, sealed operation, for far less than a replacement. Done by our own crews, no subcontractors, no pressure.

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Real Montreal reviews

What Montreal homeowners say about hardware repair

★★★★★ 4.9 · 118 reviews on Google

★★★★★

A couple of cranks had seized and one lock stuck. They sourced the right parts and every window works like new again.

H. Bellemare

Homeowner, Montreal

Windows would not stay open — turned out to be failed balances. Cheap fix compared to replacing perfectly good windows.

A. Sekhon

Homeowner, Laval

Stripped crank replaced in no time with the correct part. Smooth operation and it seals tight again.

J. Nadeau

Homeowner, Longueuil

Restored the hardware on several windows for a fraction of replacement cost. Honest and handy.

B. Adeyinka

Homeowner, Gatineau

Montreal window hardware repair — cranks, locks, hinges

Cranks, locks, balances, hinges

Four steps from free estimate to working hardware

Book the estimate

On-site measure

Written quote

Install, cleanly

Smooth, secure, sealed

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