French door repairs in Barnsley

Why is it called a French door?

Why choose French doors?

French doors are available in uPVC, timber, and aluminium, allowing easy transition from your home into the garden. They tend to open outwards, thus giving more internal space and dramatically improving a room’s aesthetics. If you have an existing old sliding patio door, it is an easy exchange, and no further building work will be required, cutting down on costs.

Common problems with uPVC French doors

In effect, two singular uPVC doors are joined together, which can double up any issues. Two doors that can misalign, two sets of hinges that can drop. This misalignment, which will eventually occur and force used to lock the doors, can cause mechanical failure and a door that will not open or not lock.

French door repairs in Barnsley

Don’t pay over the odds, as we can replace parts

One such issue is when the locking mechanism fails. In this case, the key may be able to turn in the lock, but you still cannot open the door. The very least you want from a door is for it to be able to open and close. Otherwise, it’s an odd-looking wall. What’s important is that this fault does NOT mean the whole door needs replacing. This fault most likely suggests that the door’s multi-lock needs fixing. At SF locksmith we speialise in these repairs.

Many locksmiths would come out to find the fault. They would explain that they needed to order the misbehaving piece. Then, there would be a delay. The attendees could not use the door during the event. The locksmith would return for a second visit to fit the replacement. But this is different with me. I carry many replacement locks and mechanisms in my van.  You receive extra reassurance with a two-year guarantee on most materials.

Another common problem with French doors is when the key has snapped in the lock. It depends on the situation. I can sometimes retrieve the key from the undamaged lock. This means you won’t have to replace it. If this is not possible, I can replace the lock.