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If your uPVC door is dragging, stiff to close, or leaving gaps around the frame, it almost certainly needs realigning. Londoner Locksmith will provide a full uPVC door realignment service across London, and we can be with you in just 30 minutes.
Call us now on 07309666595. We are available 24 hours, 7 days a week.
There are many reasons why a door can be misaligned, but here are the most common ones to look for before you give us a call:
The door should never touch the ground or drag along it when you open and close it. If this is happening, then it’s a telltale sign that there is an issue with the hinges. They may be worn out, or it might just be the case that they need to be tightened. Open the door and pay attention to the hinges and check to see if they are moving or wobbling as you open and close the door.
A door should swing open and closed without you having to lift it, so if you find yourself raising the handle to get the frame to fit in the door, there is clearly an alignment issue. The locking points won’t line up and when the key turns the locking mechanism might not engage.
More common with wooden doors rather than their uPVC counterparts, if this is the issue you should look at the hinges before anything else. If the door hinges are a little bit loose and you continue to open and close the door with force, they will eventually wear out and break.
When you walk past your front door and you feel a cold spot, this is likely because of gaps around the edges due to a seal failure. We can add new seals and realign the door to prevent it from letting in draughts at all points around the edge.
Often, the gaps around doors can be hidden due to weather seals but there are a number of things you can do to test for gaps.
You can do a gap test with some card. Push it carefully around the edge of your closed door, and if there is a gap it will push through.
When the handle is wobbly, it’s likely something inside is loose, but it’s not always an indication that the door is out of alignment.
Another way to test is to simply run your hand around the edge of the door when it’s cold or windy, and you should feel the temperature change from a draught.
The final thing to test is hinges, as if these are not tight then the door is going to hang loose in the frame.
uPVC door hinges are one of the main reasons for issues with uPVC doors out of alignment.
When we attend your property, we’ll look at every point of the door to accurately determine what is causing the alignment issue.
Hinges can be damaged from the regular wear and tear of holding the door up. Screws can move over time as the door is opened and closed multiple times, wiggling them loose in the frame.
All points of the door are inspected with specialist tools and we can adjust them if they are loose, fix them if parts are broken, or install new components on uPVC doors.
Minor adjustments can make a big difference. We can make sure the door fits in the frame properly and that all screws are tightened, giving you peace of mind that your home is secure.
We won’t be able to tell what the issue is until we fully examine the door.
The strike plate being out of position is a sign that the door and latch are also not even.
We will place the door back in the correct position and double check that everything is working as it should before we leave.
We even have spare flag hinges, T-hinges, and butt hinges in our mobile locksmith van when we attend so we can fix any problem on the spot, the same day you call us.
When a door is misaligned, it can also have a knock-on effect on other parts.
For example, if your door is misaligned, then it is putting extra stress on the cylinder when you turn the key, especially if the strike plate is not fully in line with the latch or bolts.
Over time, this is going to cause pressure on the gearbox, which moves all the hooks and bolts in a uPVC door’s multipoint locking mechanism.
It’s always better to have the smaller issues like door realignment resolved early, as in time, it can cause major parts to fail.
So, when you notice that your door is not aligning as it should, hitting the frame or sagging, call Londoner Locksmith on 07309666595 and we can be with you in just an hour.
When a door fits well into its frame, it is sealed properly and doesn’t allow draughts to enter the home. This can cause your thermostat to work harder, and uses more energy to heat your property.
Changes in temperatures can cause the door to swell and contract in the frame, but if you have sealing around the edge of your uPVC door then it can seal up any gaps.
When a door is moving around in high winds and making a rattling noise, it could be that the seal is not intact.
We can offer a range of new seals to improve your home’s insulation and boost its energy efficiency.
As well as security issues with a door that won’t close properly, misalignment can cause draughts, which make your home cold and cause your heating system to work harder, costing you money.
An annual inspection of all parts of your door takes less than 5 minutes, but could help you to spot potential issues before they turn into expensive fixes.
Check the screws and tighten them in the frame every few months
Pull the handle up and down to make sure the locking mechanisms are all engaging
Adjust the latch and strike plate even by a couple of millimetres if it’s not aligning
Tighten the door screws with an Allen key
Check the hinges and tighten them as required
Try the key in the door and see if it engages the locking mechanism
Run your hand around the door to feel for cold spots
Call Londoner Locksmith on 07309666595 for all kinds of door realignments and replacements for parts of your uPVC door.
We won’t be able to tell what the issue is until we fully examine the door.
The strike plate being out of position is a sign that the door and latch are also not even.
We will place the door back in the correct position and double check that everything is working as it should before we leave.
We even have spare flag hinges, T-hinges, and butt hinges in our mobile locksmith van when we attend so we can fix any problem on the spot, the same day you call us.
When a door is misaligned, it can also have a knock-on effect on other parts.
For example, if your door is misaligned, then it is putting extra stress on the cylinder when you turn the key, especially if the strike plate is not fully in line with the latch or bolts.
Over time, this is going to cause pressure on the gearbox, which moves all the hooks and bolts in a uPVC door’s multipoint locking mechanism.
It’s always better to have the smaller issues like door realignment resolved early, as in time, it can cause major parts to fail.
So, when you notice that your door is not aligning as it should, hitting the frame or sagging, call Londoner Locksmith on 07309666595 and we can be with you in just an hour.
When a door fits well into its frame, it is sealed properly and doesn’t allow draughts to enter the home. This can cause your thermostat to work harder, and uses more energy to heat your property.
Changes in temperatures can cause the door to swell and contract in the frame, but if you have sealing around the edge of your uPVC door then it can seal up any gaps.
When a door is moving around in high winds and making a rattling noise, it could be that the seal is not intact.
We can offer a range of new seals to improve your home’s insulation and boost its energy efficiency.
We carry out uPVC door realignment across London, including Fulham, Chelsea, Clapham, Battersea, Putney, Belgravia, Hammersmith, Shepherd’s Bush, Fitzrovia, and Piccadilly. We cover all areas of London — if you’re not sure whether we reach your postcode, call us on 07309666595 and we’ll confirm straight away.
Usually, we can be with you in just 30 minutes. We will assess the issue and decide on the best course of action. If you work long hours, we can work around you and attend in the evening or in the morning to sort it out. The realignment itself can take an additional 30 minutes depending on the cause of the problem.
Yes, whether you have the regular flag hinges with two Phillips screws or a T-hinge which does not have a compression screw, we will always aim to fix the issue without damaging the door or hardware.
If the door will not open due to alignment issues, we will try our best to bypass the lock with non-destructive methods.
Once inside, we can begin careful compression adjustment or replace the screws to resolve the issue fast.
Our team stocks all of the tools we need to fix issues with uPVC door realignment.
This includes high security locks, screws, latches, and replacement flag hinges, but also weather seals, Allen keys of all sizes and a spirit level.
Most of the repairs we carry out can be done then and there, but if you need special parts for your door, we can order them and install them at a time that’s convenient for you.
When your door isn’t closing, locking, or sealing as it should, don’t leave it. A misaligned door is a security risk and a source of heat loss that gets more expensive to fix the longer it’s left.
Call Londoner Locksmith on 07309666595, and we can be with you anywhere in London in as little as 30 minutes. We’re available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including weekends and bank holidays.