uPVC door locks
Handle stiff, floppy or won't lift? Door won't lock? We repair and replace uPVC multipoint mechanisms, handles and cylinders.
Company accreditations
SafeContractor
Health & safety assessment
ISO 9001:2015
Quality management
ISO 45001:2018
Occupational health & safety
ISO 14001:2015
Environmental management
About this service
uPVC and composite doors use a multipoint locking system with several bolts and hooks that lock into the frame. When it wears, drops out of line or the gearbox fails, the handle can become stiff, floppy or stop working altogether.
Leaving the problem often makes it worse – a lock that is hard to operate can fail completely, leaving you locked in or out. A repair or gearbox replacement is far cheaper than a new door.
While we're there, we can upgrade the cylinder to an anti-snap model, which stops the most common way burglars attack uPVC doors.
What's included
- Multipoint lock repairs and replacements
- Gearbox and handle replacements
- Door alignment and hinge adjustment
- Anti-snap cylinder upgrades
Signs you need this
- The handle is stiff or hard to lift
- The handle is floppy or won't spring back
- You have to slam or lift the door to lock it
- The key is hard to turn or won't turn
- The door has dropped or rubs on the frame
How it works
- 1
You call us
Tell us your address, what has happened and what lock or door you have. We give you a quote over the phone before anyone sets off.
- 2
Locksmith on the way
The nearest available local locksmith is sent to you. We tell you an expected arrival time when you call.
- 3
Assessed and fixed
We find the cause – door alignment, worn gearbox, damaged keep or cylinder – and repair or replace only what's needed.
- 4
Checked and handed over
We test the lock and door with you, hand over the keys and explain what was done before you pay.
Useful advice
- Don't force a stiff handle – it can snap the mechanism
- Lift the handle and lock the door each night so it stays aligned
- Spray the moving parts with a lubricant made for locks, not WD-40 in the cylinder
- Get stiff locks looked at early – it's cheaper than a full replacement
Questions
Why is my uPVC handle hard to lift?
It's often the door dropping out of line or a worn gearbox. Leaving it can cause the lock to fail completely, so it's worth getting it looked at.
Can you fix a uPVC door that won't lock?
In most cases yes – by adjusting the door, replacing the keep plates or fitting a new gearbox or multipoint lock.
Do I need a whole new door?
Rarely. Most uPVC lock problems are fixed by repairing or replacing the lock mechanism.
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Our vans are out
Fully equipped vans carry common locks and cylinders, so most jobs are finished on the first visit.
SSue HorganVerified customer"Had someone available to sort the lock out within the timeframe specified and the price was notified up front, the locksmith texted to confirm appointment and arrived when he said he would after confirming our address. Problem was solved in a reasonable amount of time and I paid what I was quoted when I telephoned."
CChristianVerified customer"I was expecting to get my locks smashed in but was met with a professional who carried out the re-entry with no fuss, great speed and reasonable price."