DOOR & LOCK REPAIRS
uPVC & Composite Door Lock Repair London
Modern uPVC and composite doors often use a multipoint locking system. When something goes wrong, the symptoms can look similar even though the cause may be very different. A dropped door, worn gearbox, cylinder fault, damaged handle or poor alignment can all make a door difficult to lock.
COMMON PROBLEMS
Stiff Handles, Dropped Doors & Failed Locks
Warning signs include a handle becoming increasingly stiff, the key only turning when you push or pull the door, the door catching the frame, difficulty engaging the hooks or bolts, or a mechanism that suddenly stops operating. Continuing to force a stiff mechanism can sometimes turn an adjustment issue into a failed component.
DIAGNOSE FIRST
Repair Before Replacement Where Appropriate
Door Alignment & Adjustment
Doors can move over time through regular use, temperature changes or hinge adjustment. If the locking points no longer line up correctly with the keeps in the frame, extra force is transferred through the handle and mechanism. Correcting the alignment can restore smooth operation and reduce unnecessary strain.
Multipoint Locks, Cylinders & Handles
If a component has failed, we identify the affected part before recommending replacement. Depending on the system, the issue may involve the euro cylinder, handles, gearbox or another part of the multipoint mechanism. The aim is to replace what is actually required rather than automatically replacing the entire system.
What to Send on WhatsApp
A photo of the full door, handles, lock faceplate on the door edge and any visible branding can be useful. Tell us whether the door is currently open or closed and exactly what happens when you lift the handle or turn the key.
If a new lock is required, see our lock changes and upgrades. For urgent access, visit Emergency Locksmith London.