With any upvc door the strike plate is on the latch side of the door jamb is made of steel or another sturdy metal and has 1 or more openings that accept the door s latch and any deadbolt lock.
Upvc door lock mechanism adjustment.
Our diagrams show you how to adjust upvc door hinges and explain the difference between a butt hinge t hinge and a flag hinge so you can get a perfect fitting upvc door.
Instead follow the guide below.
Be sure to check that your upvc door is closing and locking correctly after every adjustment turning the allen key the same amount of times until the door is completely level with the doorframe.
If you find your upvc door won t open or is catching on the frame.
The price to fix your upvc door lock is going to depend on what the issue is.
How much does it cost to fix a upvc door lock.
Fortunately the majority of upvc doors have adjustable hinges.
If your style of upvc window opens outwards rather than upwards you can move the lock on the sash forwards or backwards.
If it s a mechanism replacement repair again that would typically be an hours labour plus the cost of.
This can make it hard to lock putting a strain on the mechanism so you may find our upvc door lock mechanism broken.
If your upvc door has dropped the above steps won t fix the locking issue.
Our guide tells you how to adjust a upvc door to stop draughts or stop it catching on the floor.
Raising a upvc door that has dropped.
Choosing the correct multipoint lock for a upvc door.
Windor upvc door lock tip.
The strike plate is nearly always secured in place by 2 screws one at the top one at the bottom.
Look on the lower half of the open window sash about halfway between the lock and the bottom of the sash.
We stock the most popular upvc door locks from over the last 30 years.
After each adjustment check that your door closes and locks correctly.
Door locks and mechanisms can be purchased from upvc spares 4 repairs.
Over time and due to changes in temperature your door can start to drop.
A video tutorial on how to replace a full length door lock on a upvc or composite door.
Turn the allen key until the door is completely aligned with the doorframe.
Reduce wear and tear and prolong your upvc door lock simply by greasing it at least one a year.
If an alignment issue then typically the locksmith will charge for an hours labour any callout fee for locksmith costs see our locksmith price list here.
