Dulwich · SE21 · 30 minutes response
UPVC Door Lock Repair in Dulwich
Fixed prices from £75 · No call-out fee · Available 24/7
UPVC door lock failures are the single most common call we receive — a handle that drops without engaging the bolts, a door that needs force to lock, a key that won't turn fully. Across Dulwich we fix these same-day in most cases, carrying replacement gearboxes and mechanisms from ERA, Fullex, Avocet, Mila and Fuhr. From £75, or from £95 including parts for a full gearbox replacement.
The critical step is diagnosis: a dropped handle usually means a failed gearbox, but it can also be a dropped door straining a healthy mechanism. We identify the exact failed component on-site — so you pay for a £95 gearbox, not an unnecessary £400 full mechanism swap.
What's included
- Multipoint gearbox diagnosis and replacement (ERA, Fullex, Avocet, Mila, Fuhr)
- Dropped-handle and non-engaging-bolt faults
- Full mechanism replacement where the gearbox has damaged the strip
- Door realignment and hinge adjustment
- Snapped-key extraction from UPVC cylinders
- Anti-snap cylinder upgrades fitted at the same time
How it works in Dulwich
- 1 Describe the symptoms — dropped handle, stiff key, bolts not engaging.
- 2 We identify the exact failed component on-site.
- 3 Fixed quote including the correct part — no guesswork replacements.
- 4 We fit, realign the door, and test every locking point with you.
Response
30 minutes
From
£75
Available
24/7
Streets we cover in Dulwich
- Dulwich Village
- College Road
- Dulwich Common
- Gallery Road
- Burbage Road
- Turney Road
- Alleyn Park
- Rosendale Road
- Croxted Road
- Thurlow Park Road
UPVC door lock repair Dulwich — FAQs
My UPVC door won't lock in Dulwich — how fast can you fix it?
Usually same-day. UPVC gearbox failure is our most common fault and we carry the parts to fix most in a single visit — call 07984 547185 and we'll confirm timing.
Should I upgrade to anti-snap locks at the same time?
It's the ideal moment — the door is already apart, so fitting a TS007-rated anti-snap cylinder adds minimal labour. From £55 fitted, and it closes the main forced-entry route on UPVC doors.
My UPVC door handle has dropped and the door won't lock — what does that mean?
Almost always a failed multipoint gearbox. The handle drops because the spring mechanism inside the gearbox has broken, and without it the bolts won't engage. It's our most common UPVC fault and we can usually replace the gearbox in a single visit from £95 including parts.
Do I need a whole new door if the lock mechanism fails?
No — this is the good news. The door itself is almost never the problem. The locking mechanism is a replaceable component, and replacing the gearbox or full strip costs a fraction of a new door.