Common uPVC door problems in Northampton
- The handle won't lift to lock the door
- The key won't turn once the handle is up
- The handle is floppy or drops
- The door is stuck locked and won't open
- The door has dropped and is hard to close
How we help
Your locksmith will identify the make of mechanism and check whether the problem is the gearbox, cylinder, handle or alignment. Faulty parts are replaced with compatible ones. If the door has dropped, it's realigned so the new parts don't wear out too.
1. Identify the mechanism
The lock type and measurements are checked so parts match.
2. Repair or replace
The gearbox, full mechanism, handles or cylinder are replaced as needed.
3. Align and test
The door is adjusted so it locks easily.
Areas of Northampton we cover
We arrange upvc door lock repair across these postcode districts in Northampton:
- NN1 — Northampton
- NN2 — Kingsthorpe
- NN3 — Boothville, Moulton, Weston Favell
- NN4 — Brackmills, East Hunsbury, West Hunsbury, Great Houghton
- NN5 — Duston, New Duston
- NN6 — Brixworth, Cold Ashby, Earls Barton, Ecton
- NN7 — Alderton, Blisworth, Bugbrooke, Castle Ashby
Prices
Cost depends on the lock, the work and the time of day. Your locksmith tells you the price before starting and nothing goes ahead until you agree. How pricing works.
Questions
My uPVC handle won't lift. What's wrong?
It's usually a worn gearbox or a door that has dropped out of line. Both can usually be fixed.
Do I need a whole new door?
Almost never. The locking mechanism can be replaced without changing the door.