Does a faulty UPVC lock mean I need a new door?
Not necessarily. Many problems are caused by individual locking components or alignment. The door and frame may still be perfectly serviceable.
CAMBRIDGE • UPVC DOOR & WINDOW SPECIALIST
UPVC Locksmith Cambridge
Specialist repairs for UPVC and composite door and window locks across Cambridge — including failed multipoint mechanisms, gearboxes, jammed doors, alignment faults, cylinders, handles and window locks.
Based in Landbeach • Cambridge is within our core working area
UPVC LOCKSMITH SERVICES IN CAMBRIDGE
Specialist door and window lock repairs
UPVC locking systems contain several parts that can produce similar symptoms when they fail. We focus on identifying the actual fault before deciding whether the mechanism needs adjustment, repair or replacement.
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Multipoint Lock Repair
Diagnosis and repair of multipoint locking strips, hooks, rollers and related mechanisms.
Multipoint lock repairs →02Gearbox Replacement
Replacement of failed centre gearboxes where the correct component can be identified.
Gearbox replacement →03Jammed UPVC Doors
Fault finding when a UPVC or composite door becomes stuck or will no longer unlock.
Jammed door repairs →04Dropped Door Adjustment
Alignment checks for doors that catch, need lifting or become difficult to lock when closed.
Dropped door adjustment →05UPVC Window Locks
Repairs for jammed windows, failed handles and faulty window locking mechanisms.
Window lock repairs →06Composite Door Locks
Diagnosis of composite door multipoint locks, gearboxes, cylinders and alignment problems.
Composite door repairs →COMMON LOCKING PROBLEMS
What has gone wrong with your door?
The same symptom does not always mean the same component has failed. Checking how the door behaves helps narrow down the cause before parts are replaced.
UPVC door won't lockHandle won't liftHandle feels floppyKey won't turnDoor jammed shutDoor needs liftingKey keeps spinningWindow won't open
Door locks that work when open but not when closed
If the mechanism operates normally with the door open but becomes stiff when the door is closed, alignment or the position of the keeps may be contributing to the problem. Repeatedly forcing the handle can place extra load on the gearbox and multipoint mechanism.
When the handle or key suddenly stops working
A sudden change can indicate a problem inside the gearbox, cylinder or multipoint mechanism. Correct identification is particularly important because UPVC door lock parts vary by manufacturer, dimensions and configuration.
LOCAL TO CAMBRIDGE
UPVC locksmith covering Cambridge and nearby areas
The UPVC Locksmith is based in Landbeach, just outside Cambridge, and Cambridge forms part of our core service area. We work on residential UPVC and composite doors and windows as well as carrying out general locksmith work.
Our wider working area extends approximately 45 miles from Landbeach, covering surrounding towns and villages where practical.
See our wider service area →UPVC door lock repairsComposite door locksMultipoint mechanismsDoor gearboxesDoor alignmentEuro cylindersUPVC window locksGeneral locksmith work
CAMBRIDGE LOCKSMITH QUESTIONS
Useful things to know before arranging a repair
Can just the gearbox be replaced?
Sometimes. It depends on the mechanism, the fault and whether a suitable replacement component can be correctly identified.
Why is my UPVC door getting harder to lock?
Possible causes include alignment changes, pressure at the keeps or wear within the locking mechanism. Continuing to force it can make the problem worse.
Do you only work on UPVC locks?
No. UPVC and composite door and window locks are the speciality, but general residential locksmith work is also undertaken.
UPVC LOCKSMITH CAMBRIDGE
Need help with a door, window or lock in Cambridge?
Call 07470 236030 or send a WhatsApp message. Photos of the door, lock or mechanism can be useful when discussing the problem.