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uPVC Door Specialists

uPVC Door Lock Repairs — Fixed Right, First Time

uPVC door problems are one of our core specialisms. Whether your handle has dropped, your door won't close properly, or the lock won't engage — we diagnose the root cause and fix it properly.

uPVC Door Specialists

uPVC door problems are rarely as expensive as they first appear

When a uPVC door starts playing up, the worry is always that the whole mechanism needs replacing. Usually it doesn’t. A handle that drops in the morning but works fine later in the day is typically a gearbox failure. A door that’s suddenly hard to lock is often one that’s dropped fractionally in the frame — an alignment issue, not a mechanism issue. The two faults look similar from the outside but need completely different fixes.

We work on uPVC mechanisms every day — Fullex, ERA, Avocet, Yale, Mila, Kenrick, Winkhaus, Hoppe. We know which gearboxes fail first on which doors, which spindles wear out fastest, which rollers tend to crack. That experience means we diagnose quickly and bring the right part rather than ordering in and coming back.

We stock common gearboxes, spindles, hooks, and rollers, so most repairs are done on the first visit. You’ll get a clear diagnosis before we touch anything.

Dropped handles and stiff lockingUsually a failed gearbox — we carry common replacements and can fix most on the day.
Door won't close or latch properlyAlignment and misalignment issues diagnosed and corrected, often without parts replacement.
Cylinder replacement and anti-snap upgradesWe fit British Standard anti-snap cylinders as a standard upgrade with any cylinder replacement.
Multipoint mechanism repair and replacementFull diagnosis of hook, roller, gearbox, and spindle faults across all mechanism types.
Door alignment and adjustmentHinge and locking point adjustment to restore smooth operation and proper closure.
Works with all uPVC door brands and multipoint lock makesIncluding Fullex, ERA, Avocet, Yale, Mila, Kenrick, Winkhaus, and Hoppe.
Fullex ERA Avocet Yale Mila Kenrick Winkhaus Hoppe
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Upvc Door Lock Repairs
Common Questions

Frequently asked questions

Almost always a worn or failed gearbox inside the multipoint mechanism. The good news: it’s usually repairable without touching the door or frame. We carry common gearboxes and can usually fix it in one visit.
Usually a cylinder issue — a worn or damaged cylinder prevents the cam from operating the mechanism correctly. But it can also be a door alignment issue where the door has dropped slightly and the locking points no longer line up with the keeps. We check both before recommending anything.
That’s what we fit as standard whenever a cylinder comes out. Anti-snap cylinders resist the most common burglary technique used on uPVC doors. No point fitting a standard one when you’re already in there.
Often the door rather than the lock. uPVC frames move slightly over time — temperature changes, general settling, hinges working loose. When the door drops even fractionally, the locking points stop lining up with the keeps and locking becomes stiff. Hinge adjustment and locking point realignment usually sorts it without parts.
We work on all standard uPVC door frames and all the major multipoint brands: Fullex, ERA, Avocet, Yale, Mila, Kenrick, Winkhaus, and Hoppe. You don’t need to know your brand before calling — we’ll identify it on arrival.

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Service Area

Areas we cover for this service

We provide this service across Essex and East London. Click your area to see local information.