Having problems locking your UPVC or composite door?
151 Locksmiths Limited repairs UPVC door locks and multipoint locking mechanisms throughout Bradford.
Whether your handle has become stiff, the key will not turn, the door will not lock or the mechanism has completely failed, we can diagnose the problem and recommend the appropriate repair.
Contact us if:
The handle lifts but the door does not lock
The handle has gone floppy
The handle has become very stiff
The key will not turn
The key turns but the door remains locked
The door will not close properly
The door needs lifting to lock
Hooks or bolts are not engaging
The door is stuck shut
The lock works intermittently
The cylinder has failed
The multipoint mechanism has jammed
Many UPVC and composite doors use a multipoint locking mechanism running along the edge of the door.
The central gearbox can fail while the rest of the mechanism is still serviceable.
Where appropriate, we can replace the failed gearbox rather than unnecessarily replacing the complete locking system.
If the complete mechanism is damaged or obsolete, we will explain the available replacement options.
Not every UPVC locking problem is caused by the lock.
Doors can drop or become misaligned over time.
This can cause:
Stiff handles
Difficulty lifting the handle
Hooks failing to engage
Excess pressure on the gearbox
Difficulty turning the key
Correcting the alignment early can sometimes prevent more expensive mechanism failure.
We can also replace damaged or worn Euro cylinders.
Security upgrades are available including TS007 3-star anti-snap cylinders.
Many composite doors use similar multipoint locking systems.
We repair and replace locking mechanisms, cylinders, handles and related hardware on a wide range of composite doors.
Bradford-based locksmith
UPVC and multipoint lock experience
Gearbox and mechanism replacement
Door alignment
Clear pricing
No call-out fee
Fully insured
Emergency assistance available
Not necessarily. Sometimes only the gearbox or cylinder has failed. We inspect the system before recommending replacement.
Common causes include door misalignment, a worn gearbox or excessive resistance in the multipoint mechanism.
Yes. The method depends on the locking system and nature of the failure.
No. Continuing to force a stiff mechanism can damage the gearbox and turn a smaller adjustment into a larger repair.