Hinges, handles and locks
Window Hinge, Handle and Lock Repairs
Windows that drop, catch, will not close or lock. Worn hinges, handles and locking gear replaced.
How we approach it
Friction hinges wear, especially near the coast where salt air corrodes metal. The window drops, catches on the frame, whistles in the wind or will not lock. We carry common hinges, handles, espagnolette locks and keeps so most repairs are done in one visit, and we source the rest for older or less common systems.
What is covered
- Friction hinges, egress and fire escape hinges
- Window handles, including locking and key-alike handles
- Espagnolette locks, shootbolts and keeps
- Sash window fasteners and stays
- Draught problems from worn gaskets and dropped sashes
Questions we are often asked
- My window has dropped and catches on the frame. Can it be fixed?
- Yes. A dropped window is usually worn hinges. New hinges bring the sash back square so it closes and locks properly again.
- Can you match old handles and hinges?
- Most current hardware is stocked. For older or unusual systems we identify the part and source a compatible replacement.
Related services
- Glass replacementSteamed-up, cloudy or cracked sealed units replaced in the existing frame. No need for new windows.
- Door repairsDoors that drop, stick, will not lock or let the draught in. Realigned, rehung and repaired.
- Locks and securityJammed or failed locks repaired, cylinders replaced, and anti-snap upgrades fitted.
Need a window or door sorted?
Send a photo of the problem by text or email and we will come back to you with what it needs and what it will cost.