Customer locked inside barn conversion in South Hiendley

Today, I attended an emergency locksmith job in South Hiendley, S72, where a customer had become locked inside their home.

The barn conversion had only one access door, which made the situation particularly concerning when it refused to open.

Failed Lockmaster gearbox and broken door handle

On inspection, I found that the Lockmaster hook-case gearbox, part of the door’s multipoint locking mechanism, had failed.

The door had become misaligned, so the customer had to apply excessive force to lift the handle when locking it. This placed considerable strain on the mechanism, eventually causing the gearbox to fail and the handle to break.

New Lockmaster gearbox and gold Brisant Sweet handles

I gained access and replaced the failed Lockmaster hook-case gearbox.

I also fitted new gold Brisant Sweet door handles to replace the damaged originals. Their rounded design makes them harder to grip and attack, adding further security alongside the existing locking system.

Learn more about the Brisant Sweet door furniture range on the manufacturer’s website.

The customer was delighted to have their only entrance working again, with a replacement locking gearbox and attractive new gold handles.

“When a door handle becomes difficult to lift, don’t force it. Door misalignment can eventually lead to a failed gearbox and a completely jammed door.” – Stephen Fretwell.

Lockmaster door repairs in South Hiendley

SF Locksmiths provides specialist uPVC door repairs and composite door repairs throughout Barnsley and the surrounding villages.

For local availability, visit my South Hiendley locksmith page.

Call Stephen on 01226 399067 or 07990 573857.