Emergency French door lock repair in Scawthorpe

At around 12:30 am on Sunday 1 November, a homeowner in Scawthorpe, Doncaster DN5, found their rear French doors jammed partly open. The locking mechanism had failed, leaving them unable to close the doors or secure their home.

After the emergency call, we attended around 8 am that morning.

Why had the French doors jammed?

The property was only eight years old. However, the homeowner said the doors had been difficult to operate since installation.

We found a failed gearbox in the Kenrick Excalibur multipoint locking system. Poor door alignment had put excessive pressure on the mechanism for several years.

The doors had also dropped so badly that daylight showed beneath them, allowing cold draughts into the kitchen.

Replacing the gearbox and realigning the doors

We replaced the failed Excalibur gearbox with a suitable new unit. We then carefully realigned both French doors so the locking points lined up correctly.

These adjustments closed the visible gap beneath the doors and stopped the draught. The doors now close and lock smoothly, leaving the kitchen warmer and the home secure.

We completed the repair without replacing the doors.

Need French door repairs in Scawthorpe?

SF Locksmiths provides French door repairs throughout Doncaster and specialist uPVC door repairs.

We also offer emergency locksmith services across Scawthorpe and the surrounding DN5 area.

No call-out charge | Two-year parts and labour guarantee | Established 1999

Call 01302 378067 or 07990 573857.

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