Repairs & Maintenance

Hardware replacement & realignment

Handles that spin, locks that will not engage, wobbly hinges, a door that binds, worn or misaligned hardware is behind most day-to-day door and window faults, and most of it is quick to put right.

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Sound familiar?

  • Handle loose, spinning or snapped
  • Lock will not engage or key turns without locking
  • Door or window binds, catches or will not align with the keep
  • Hinges loose, worn or squeaking
  • Multi-point mechanism not throwing all points

Likely causes

Worn hardware

Handles, locks and hinges wear out with daily use.

Misalignment

Doors and sashes drift out of square so locks and keeps miss.

Loose or corroded fixings

Fixings loosen or corrode and the hardware moves.

Safety: A door or window that no longer locks is a security concern, mention it and we will prioritise. Do not force a jammed lock, which can snap the mechanism and make the repair larger.

What a photo tells us

Send a clear photo and we can usually gauge:

  • The specific hardware and its condition
  • Where the door or window is binding or missing the keep
  • Whether parts are a standard type we can source

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Repair or replace?

Hardware is replaced and alignment is adjusted, this is repair territory, not replacement. Sourcing a like-for-like or upgraded part and re-setting the alignment usually restores full function.

Plan it here

Repair or replace your door or window?

Not sure whether to repair or replace? Answer a few questions about the symptoms and condition and we will indicate which way it usually points, plus a photo checklist to send. It builds a short brief you can send with your enquiry. Open the full tool.

How it works

Send a photo

Show the handle, lock or hinge and describe the fault.

Assessment & sourcing

We identify the part and confirm a compatible replacement.

Repair visit

We fit the hardware and realign the door or window.

Test

We check locking, alignment and smooth operation.

Repair or replace? How to decide on doors and windowsGuide · If the frame and glass are sound and the fault is hardware or seals, repair usually wins on value.
Not sure what is wrong? Send a photo and we will assess it honestly.
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Good to know

Frequently asked questions

Usually yes. It is generally a worn lock or an alignment drift so the bolt misses the keep. We replace the part and re-set the alignment.

We identify the type and source a like-for-like or a suitable upgrade where the original is discontinued.

Often, yes. Binding usually means the sash has dropped or drifted out of square; realignment resolves it.

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The quickest way to get help is a clear photo of the problem.

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