Patio door lock and mechanism repairs
Typical patio door problems include failed gearboxes, broken handles, locking points that will not engage, doors that have dropped and mechanisms that are difficult to operate. A patio door lock repair may involve the lock itself, but it can also require adjustment so the mechanism is not fighting the frame every time it is used.
Sliding door repairs
Sliding doors can suffer from worn rollers, alignment problems, seized handles and discontinued locking mechanisms. Some older systems need to be dismantled and identified carefully before a repair route can be found. Where a component can be repaired safely or a compatible part is available, I will look at that before recommending more drastic replacement.
Bi-fold door repairs and adjustment
Bi-fold doors can become difficult to close when hinges wear, panels drop or the locking points stop lining up correctly. I work on handles, locks, hinges and alignment on aluminium bi-fold systems and check how the complete set is moving before replacing parts.
Common symptoms
- Patio door will not lock when closed
- Sliding door handle or lock has failed
- Door has dropped or catches
- Locking mechanism is stiff or jammed
- Bi-fold panels no longer line up
- Hinges or rollers are worn
Recent Patio, Sliding & Bi-fold Door Repairs work
Locksmith Walton 297
A returning customer in Walton got in touch about an aluminium bi-fold door that was no longer locking properly and was leaving a gap at the top when closed.
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Locksmith Staines 289
An aluminium sliding door in Staines was opened after a seized cylinder and failed multipoint gearbox, then adapted to a replacement system because the original was discontinued.
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Locksmith Thames Ditton 008
A Siegenia Aubi sliding patio door handle in Thames Ditton was repaired after the spindle shifted and corrosion seized the external mechanism.
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I am based in Ashford, Middlesex and regularly work across Egham, Feltham, Hounslow, Staines-upon-Thames, Sunbury-on-Thames, Walton-on-Thames, Weybridge and surrounding areas. Jobs farther out are sometimes possible depending on the work and availability.
Related locksmith services
For entrance doors with standard multipoint systems, see uPVC Door & Multipoint Lock Repairs.