Safestyle door repairs Doncaster

Repair, don’t replace your Safestyle door.

Safestyle doors and windows have been a popular choice for years. For most households, they have been a good-value choice for new double-glazing installations. But unfortunately, the company went into liquidation, leaving customers with no warranty and no backup service. This may change in the future, but at the time of writing, it doesn’t look good.  We are here to help with Safestyle door repairs in Doncaster.

Does this mean a new door?

Absolutely not! S F Locksmith has access to original door and window parts so that we can complete full repairs. This saves you cash and the hassle of searching for new ones.

Safestyle door repair Doncaster

The door will not open

As you are aware, you need to lift the handle to lock the door, then turn the key. The locking mechanism is called a multipoint lock. In the trade, we use the term “mech” as in mechanism.

Most Safestyle doors had multipoint locks made by either Mila or Yale. Both had hooks incorporated into the locking strip along with rollers. The Yale version never felt smooth but lasted up to 15 years before it failed. The Mila felt smoother to operate, but after a period of time the hinges “dropped” and the hooks were too far away from the door frame. This made it difficult to lock, and you often had to press the handle when lifting to lock the door. This force is often why the multipoints fail.

Safestyle door will not lock.

The first thing to check is…

• Will it lock when the door is open
• Will the handle lift and key turn

These points matter because they tell us whether there is an alignment issue or a broken gearbox. Either way, we can fix the issue.

What happens next?

Ring S F Locksmith, and we can open your door and replace the faulty parts. We won’t need to cause any damage to the door to open it, and afterwards the door will be good for at least another 10 years. If the handles are worn, we can also replace them in your choice of colour, and upgrade the barrel to a high-security anti-snap lock.

Safestyle door repairs Doncaster

How much will this cost?

If you have the Mila version, the approximate cost to replace the gearbox, handles, and barrel would be £200. That would be for a standard barrel; high security is a bit more.

The Yale version is a similar price, though the handles cost a little more.

Our 2-year guarantee covers all work, parts, and labour.

You now have an idea of the cost for Safestyle door repairs in Doncaster. A new uPVC door will cost considerably more, and you’ll probably still need a repair in ten years. I’m biased, but if your doors still look good, get it repaired and save money.

When can you do the work?

Often the same day you call. Ring 01302 378 067 or call the mobile on 07990 573857 and ask for Stephen. That’s him on the website. We are not a National company with high overheads; we’re based in Doncaster.

We also repair Safestyle windows. If you are having problems with these too, don’t hesitate to call or email.