Do you need uPVC door lock repair or replacement near me?
We know how stressful and upsetting security related issues can be, and how they always seem to happen at the worst possible time.
Have you got an unsecure door? Or a problem with your composite or uPVC door lock? If so, The Perspicacity Life have local independent locksmiths subscribed to this resource, ready and waiting to help fast. Are you looking for a local independent locksmith shop or trade unit near you? By using the “find a locksmith” function you will be able to find genuine geographically based local independent locksmiths near you fast. The Perspicacity Life have locksmiths covering the UK, England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales, so you know you will be able to find local independent locksmiths specialising in uPVC lock repair and replacement in an emergency situation.
Do you have any of these uPVC door lock issues?
- My door handle will not go all the way up to lock the door.
- When I lock my door, I can’t remove my key from the lock.
- When I shut my door, it does not latch and stay shut.
- You cannot lift your door handle at all, to allow the security features engagement to lock your door.
- My door handle has fallen off or is extremely worn and wobbly.
- Key will not go into the lock so I can’t lock or unlock my door.
If you are experiencing any of these uPVC door lock issues, you will need to call your local independent locksmith near you.
What information do I need to give to my local locksmith?
Before calling your local locksmith, there are a few things you can do to give your local locksmith the vital information needed to assist you in obtaining a fast uPVC lock repair, or replacement service.
- What is the specific problem you are experiencing with your door lock?
- The multi-point locking mechanism may have a lock manufacturers name stamped or embossed on the locking mechanism. Providing this can help the locksmith with lock identification of popular locking mechanisms: Era, GU, Winkhaus, Lockmaster, Mila, Yale etc.
- Is your door composite or uPVC? uPVC doors are usually white or brown and are made of a special type of plastic, whereas composite doors are made from a number of different materials that are compressed and glued together in high pressure conditions.
- I would also recommend you take a few pictures or a short video of your uPVC multi-point locking mechanism. Points of interest to the locksmith will be around the latch area of the door lock as locksmiths will most likely be able to identify your lock from this picture.
- Most local locksmiths are utilising Google chat on GMB and WhatsApp this is a very fast and effective way of getting valuable information to your locksmith fast.
- Make sure you give the locksmith your full address and postcode.
- Take a pause moment before calling the locksmith to make sure you are calm and have all the information needed to assist the locksmith with job success in the first visit.
Why use a local independent locksmith to repair or replace my door lock?
The advantage of using local independent locksmiths for your lock repair or replacement, is that your locksmith will have knowledge of what locking mechanisms are fitted in your area. For example ERA, Mila, Lockmaster may be popular in one area of the UK and Safeware, Roto and Yale may be popular in another area.
When calling your local locksmith they will know what multi-point locking mechanisms and centre cases to stock to complete most jobs in your area, based on experience and industry knowledge. This means for you the customer; you are likely to get your job completed in just one visit.
What is the difference between composite and uPVC door locking mechanisms?
If you are looking for a replacement locking mechanism for a composite door the backset of the replacement centre case will be 45mm, if you are replacing a uPVC centre case or uPVC multi point locking mechanism the backset can vary but most commonly it is 35mm. uPVC doors can also have a multitude of backsets from 25mm up to 65mm.
Why is it important to identify your uPVC locking mechanism?
Currently there are 361 different locking mechanisms in existence for composite and uPVC doors and 98 different centre cases, this number fluctuates as new locks are added to locksmith wholesaler stock inventory constantly but also older out of date locking mechanisms are also discontinued.
uPVC multi-point locking mechanism manufacturers.
Here is the full list of lock manufacturers for multi-point locks:
Accado, AGB, Avantis, Avocet, Azbe, Cego, Elite, ERA, Fab & Fix, Fix, Fix Asgard, Fuhr, Fullex, Gridlock, GU, GU Ferco, Ingenious, Kenrick, KFV, Lockmaster, Maco, Mila, Milamaster, Millenco, Roto, Safeware, Schuring, Securistyle, Sobinco, Surelock, TSS, Ucem, Vitawin, Weru, Wilka, Winkhaus, Yale.
Most local independent locksmiths will likely stock a range of composite and uPVC centre cases that enable them to complete the vast majority of work in your local area.
Benefits of using skilled local locksmiths rather than a DIY repair.
When calling out a local locksmith here is a list of additional benefits:
- Locksmith will be able to upgrade your door locks on site to align with insurance standards.
- Door hardware such as door handles, euro profile cylinders, letter plates also wear out and need to be maintained.
- Adjust your uPVC door to allow a smooth locking operation.
Is your composite or uPVC door hard to lock?
If so, you may require your local locksmith to realign and adjust your uPVC door to allow your door to lock nice and smoothly when lifting the handle and turning the key. Multi-point locking mechanisms can be damaged due to excessive force needed to lock your door.
If your uPVC door handle is very stiff to lift up to lock the door the delicate multi-point lock can be damaged. The cause of the stiff locking operation is normally a sign that your door and door frame fit incorrectly. The stiff locking action is caused due to your locking points on the door and the corresponding door lock strikes on the door frame are not in the correct position.
The stiff locking action you are feeling when locking or unlocking your door is resistance. If left the resistance exacerbates the multi-point locking mechanism and over time will break, leaving you with an unsecure property and an unexpected locksmith call out to fix the broken locking mechanism and door adjustment.
Reasons you may require a uPVC door adjustment and realign service.
- Excessive force is required to lock your door.
- You have to force your uPVC door handle that last bit to lock your door.
- Door is very drafty and may contact frame.
- Door handles are worn due to excessive force needed in locking and unlocking your door.
The Perspicacity Life have given you an insight into uPVC lock repair and replacement services your local locksmith will be able to complete. We have locksmiths subscribed to this resource covering the UK, England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales.
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