UPVC & Composite Door Locks in Leicester

UPVC Doors Are Different

Most homes in Leicester built in the last 30 years have UPVC doors, and they work very differently from traditional wooden doors. Instead of a single deadbolt or mortice lock, they use a multi-point locking system: a central mechanism that drives multiple bolts into the door frame when you lift the handle and turn the key.

When a UPVC door won't lock properly, the cylinder is often fine. The fault is usually the gearbox, a worn handle, a dropped door, or a misaligned keep strip on the frame. We find the actual cause before quoting for any parts.

Common UPVC Door Problems We Fix

• Key turns but door won't lock: usually a gearbox or mechanism issue
• Handle is stiff or won't spring back: worn handle or mechanism
• Door won't close or latch properly: often caused by the door dropping on its hinges
• Cylinder worn, stiff, or snapped: euro cylinder replacement
• Locked out through a UPVC door: non-destructive entry where possible
• Full multi-point lock mechanism replacement for failed or broken systems

Cylinders: Upgrade While You're at It

If your UPVC door has a standard euro cylinder, it may be vulnerable to cylinder snapping, a very common technique used by burglars in the UK. Replacing it with an anti-snap cylinder at the same time as any repair is a straightforward upgrade that significantly improves your security.

We fit anti-snap cylinders as standard on any replacement unless you ask otherwise. They cost a little more than basic cylinders and are worth it.