Why uPVC doors go wrong
uPVC and composite doors expand and contract as the temperature changes. A door that locks easily in summer can drop out of line in a cold Moray winter, so the hooks and rollers of the multipoint lock no longer meet their keeps. Sometimes it rights itself as the door warms up; often it needs adjusting.
If you have to lift the handle harder than usual, or push the door to turn the key, get it looked at before it fails. Forcing a stiff handle is the most common way a gearbox breaks, and a broken gearbox can lock you in or, worse, lock you out.
What we do
- Door alignment. Hinges and keeps are adjusted so the door closes and locks smoothly.
- Servicing. The multipoint mechanism is cleaned, checked and lubricated.
- Gearbox and mechanism replacement. Failed gearboxes and full multipoint strips are replaced with a matching or upgraded unit.
- Handles. Door and window handles are supplied and fitted, including locking window handles.
- Window gearing. Espagnolette window mechanisms that won’t lock are repaired or replaced.
- Cylinders. Standard euro cylinders are upgraded to anti-snap cylinders.
Multipoint locks on timber doors
Multipoint systems are mostly fitted to uPVC and composite doors, but some timber doors have them too. If you’re not sure what locking system your door has, call and describe it, or send a photo, and Colin will help.
More help: uPVC door won’t lock? Common problems and fixes and why doors stick in winter.
Frequently asked questions
My uPVC door handle has gone floppy. What’s wrong?
Usually a broken spring in the handle or a failed gearbox in the multipoint lock. Colin can tell which with a quick check and replace the part.
Can you fix a uPVC door that is stuck locked?
Yes. A failed mechanism can usually be opened and the faulty part replaced in the same visit.
Do you fix uPVC windows?
Yes. Window handles, locking handles and the gearing inside the window are supplied and fitted.