uPVC window won’t lock or close? REMS Locksmith Leeds repairs handles, hinges and locks, often in one visit. Upfront pricing. Call 07786 373033.
If your uPVC window won’t lock, won’t close or has a broken handle, REMS Locksmith Leeds can repair it, usually in a single visit. We replace handles, locking mechanisms, hinges and keeps for a fraction of the cost of a new window, with upfront pricing and 20+ years of experience. Call 07786 373033 to book a repair.
When a uPVC window stops working, the cause is usually one of these:
If you’re not sure which applies to your window, don’t worry. We’ll diagnose the fault on our first visit and explain it in plain English.
It’s a common assumption that a faulty uPVC window means a new window. In reality, the frame and glass usually outlast the moving parts by many years. Handles, hinges and locking mechanisms are designed to be replaceable, so fitting new ones gives you a window that works like new without the cost and disruption of replacement.
We’ll only suggest a new window if the frame itself is badly damaged or warped, and even then we’ll be upfront about it. If the problem is with the glass, such as a misted double glazed unit, we’ll tell you so you can contact a glazier rather than paying us for work we don’t need to do.
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We replace inline and cockspur handles to match your window, with or without a key lock. We can also match colours such as white, chrome or black, so the new handle blends in with the rest of your windows.
If the espagnolette or shootbolt mechanism inside the sash has failed, we'll remove it and fit a correctly sized replacement. This is one of the most common repairs we do, and it usually brings a window that won't lock back to full working order.
We replace friction hinges on side hung and top hung windows. New hinges help the window open smoothly, stay open safely and close tightly against the seals, which also helps with draughts.
Often a window only needs careful adjustment. We realign the sash and reposition or replace the keeps so the locking points engage properly without forcing the handle.
Restrictors limit how far a window opens. They're especially important for upstairs rooms in family homes, rented properties and flats. We fit and repair restrictors that still let the window open fully when released by an adult, which is important for emergency escape.
Windows are a common entry point for burglars, particularly at the back of a property where they’re out of sight. Upgrading to lockable handles on ground floor and easy to reach windows is a simple step, and many home insurers expect key operated locks on accessible windows. It’s worth checking your policy wording to be sure.
New windows fitted in England since 2015 should meet Approved Document Q of the Building Regulations, and many are tested to the PAS 24 security standard. Older windows often have more basic hardware. We can upgrade handles, locking mechanisms and keeps on older frames to improve security without replacing the whole window. For doors and wider home protection, take a look at our security upgrades and lock replacements and upgrades services.
If a window has been forced during a break-in, our burglary damage repairs service will make your property secure the same day.
With 20+ years of experience repairing uPVC doors and windows across Leeds, we know the hardware used by most major window manufacturers. We carry a wide range of handles, hinges and locking mechanisms in the van, which means most repairs are finished on the first visit.
You’ll always get an upfront price before we start, and we’ll give you honest advice about whether a repair or replacement makes sense. If a window won’t close or lock late at night, or after a break-in, our emergency locksmiths are available 24/7 so you’re not left with an unsecured home or business. We help both residential and commercial customers, from single windows to full buildings.
We repair uPVC windows across Leeds and the surrounding areas, including Roundhay, Horsforth, Kirkstall, Pudsey, Yeadon, Baildon, Eccleshill, Idle and Bradford.
Don’t put up with a window that won’t lock, won’t close or lets the cold in. Call REMS Locksmith Leeds on 07786 373033, tell us what’s wrong, and we’ll give you an upfront price and get it fixed.
Find answers to commonly asked questions about our locksmith services.
Yes, in most cases. The frame and glass usually outlast the moving parts, so replacing the faulty handle, hinges or locking mechanism gives you a fully working window for far less than a new one.
Usually either the locking mechanism inside the sash has snapped or the handle's spindle has worn out. We can quickly tell which it is, and both are normally fixed on the same visit.
Most handle or locking mechanism repairs take under an hour per window. Hinge replacements take a little longer, and we'll give you a time estimate along with your upfront price.
Yes. We can fit key locking handles to most uPVC windows, which improves security and may help you meet your insurer's requirements for accessible windows.
Yes. We work with landlords, letting agents and tenants across Leeds, and provide itemised invoices that make it simple for whoever is paying for the work.
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