Window & Door Repairs

We are not here to sell you a brand new window or door –we are here to repair or maintain it!

Our repairs services include:

• Handle replacement
• Hinge replacement
• Lock replacement
• Lock upgrades
• Child restrictors
• Velux window repairs
• Leaking conservatory
• General service / lubrication of handles
• Lock change for tenant management
• Realigning of windows and doors
• Replacement glass
• Friction stays and hinges
• Slipped conservatory panels

Window Repairs

The most common problems with windows are:

• Hinges – has your window gone draughty? You may need a new pair of hinges
• Mechanisms – has your window locked shut, or can’t you lock it? You may need a new mechanism
• Handles – has your handle fallen off or have you lost your keys? A simple and cheap handle replacement is required

• Broken/failed glass - tilt and turn – new mechanism and realignment

Door repairs

The most common problems with doors are:

Dropped doors – is your door catching? Hard to lock? This requires a simple realignment and will prolong your locking mechanisms life span.

• Locking mechanisms – your locking mechanism usually fails if your door needed realigning but you put it off! A new mechanism is required.
• Hinges – we can also replace your broken and worn hinges
• Keys – is your key stuck in the lock? This is easily repairable

Patio repairs (sliding, tilt and slide, French door, bi-folding door)

The most common problems are:

• Sliding – rollers have failed or are catching so the door is hard to push
• Tilt and slide – the door won’t lock as it is out of alignment
• French door – dropped
• Bi-folding door – not locking properly, needs realigning due to wear and tear?
• Keys – is your key stuck in the lock? This is easily repairable

ALL of the above problems are actually avoidable if the door is well maintained!

Conservatory Repairs

The most common problems with conservatories are:

• Leaks – slipped polycarbonate panels? Incorrectly installed lead-flashings? Tie-bars not being installed, thus causing the roof to push away
• Polycarbonate upgrade to glass or re-roof
• Leaking gutters/joints

Locksmith, Lock Repair and Lock Replacement

uPVC door locks come in various types and are generally known as multi-point locks. The number of locking points varies. Hot and cold weather affects UPVC doors and windows and can cause locking mechanisms to become jammed. In the majority of cases the door may only require toe and heeling to rectify the problem. However if a new lock is required, this will fall into two main part the euro-cylinder or the multi-point Lock.

• Lock change for tenant management
• Lock change and repair
• Locks Repaired
• Lock and master rekeying
• Lock change for tenant management

uPVC Window Locks

There are a number of hardware parts that can fail on UPVC windows, which we can repair or replace.

Espagnolette locking incorporates a gearbox, which varies from window system to window system. it is this part of the lock which invariably fails. Our locksmiths carry the most commonly fitted locks on their vans, so in most cases can replace these on a first visit. If a second visit is required we will identify the parts and aim to return the same day.

Locksmith Northwest

Friction stays are the component parts which hold the window open. When these fail it causes the window to jam or become difficult/impossible to open. This is particularly dangerous in bedrooms where escape may be required in the event of fire. Our locksmiths carry the most commonly used friction stays on their vans so can replace faulty or broken hinges on our first visit. If not we will aim to be back on the same day with the correct parts to complete the job.

Handle Replacement

Handles can come under the heading of cockspur, inline espagnolette and cranked espagnolette. These may or may not have a key locking facility. Our locksmiths carry the most commonly used handles and in m most cases can repair or replace this on our first visit.

Timber Door Lock Replacement

Cylinder rim locks are commonly known as Yale locks. There are two ways in which this type of lock can be replaced or repaired. If you have lost your keys we will change the barrel/cylinder only and provide new keys which are a cheaper alternative to replacing the complete lock. If the lock housing is broken or damaged we will endeavour to repair it, if this is not possible we will replace the entire lock including the cylinder.

Mortice locks come in various types and are recognised by the amount of locking levers within the lock. Insurance companies insist on a five lever mortice lock conforming to BS 3621 When replacing mortice locks we would always advise to have a BS approved five lever lock fitted.

Aluminium Door Locks

These doors can have one or any combination of all the locking types mentioned above. We also supply and fit garage door locks and window locks in.