uPVC door handle repairs in Doncaster

uPVC door handle problems

A significant part of our business is looking after uPVC and composite doors. One area that happens to be is uPVC door handle repairs in Doncaster, read on for help.

uPVC door handles explained

Most uPVC doors and modern composite doors have handles for opening and closing. In most cases, people use this handle to secure the door by lifting it, and the opposite, lowering the handle, releases the locking mechanism. This may seem obvious, but there are some modern “slam shut” doors, which don’t have a traditional handle at all.

If lifting the handle offers almost no resistance, your handle will last for years. But if the door isn’t aligned well, and you have to force it, the handle will break. Kids swinging on the handle doesn’t help either. Another consideration is checking the handle after locking it. This is where you will need a uPVC door repair in Doncaster service.

uPVC door handle repairs in Doncaster

Can uPVC door handles be repaired?

Not really. The parts that fail are not readily available; if they were, it would be a temporary fix. I see far too many Heath Robinson attempts.

Can uPVC handles be replaced?

Of course, they can. A quick call to SF locksmith, and we are here to help. In theory, it’s a simple job to replace any handle on uPVC and composite doors, that is, until you have a go.

Over many years, manufacturers have changed their designs and measurements. One such measurement is the “pz.” Put simply, it is the exact measurement from the centre of the spindle to the barrel. This measurement can be 45mm, 48mm, 68mm, 70mm, 72mm,92mm,96mm, or 117mm. Have I put you off doing it yourself yet?

Then there is the distance between the fixing screws, and I am not putting those on here; that list is endless.

The handles’ colour adds to the complications. Fifteen shades of white, then satin chrome, or polished chrome?

Can you replace my uPVC handles?

That’s what I do. Fitting your own handles is a false economy and will open up problems. Getting the wrong handles and following up with a drill is heading for disaster. I carry all the handles required to replace what you have. The choice of colour is white, gold, or chrome. I only use Hoppe and Fabfix handles, which are manufactured by quality manufacturers. For an idea of the cost, call SF Locksmith Doncaster now.