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Handle won't lift, key won't turn? It's the mechanism, not the door. — in London
Verified locksmiths repair the cylinder, gearbox or alignment — price agreed before any work starts.
Coverage
Central London and all 32 boroughs
Response
15-30 minutes
Region
Greater London
Postcodes
E, EC, N, NW, SE, SW, W, WC
The handle won't lift, the key won't turn, or the door's stuck shut. Nine times out of ten it's a worn cylinder or a failing multi-point gearbox — a repair, not a whole new door.
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See the worn part before you pay
A genuine locksmith shows you the failed gearbox or cylinder and quotes the specific part. The bid you accept is the price you pay.
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Every bidder is identity- and insurance-verified before they can quote on your door.
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UPVC Door Won't Lock or Won't Open in London — FAQs
How quickly can a locksmith reach me in London?
Average LockSafe response time in London is 15-30 minutes thanks to our network covering Westminster, Camden, Islington, Hackney and all surrounding Greater London areas.Why won't my UPVC door lock?
Usually a worn euro-cylinder (key won't turn), a failing multi-point gearbox (handle won't lift or springs back), or a dropped door that's binding against the frame. All three are repairs, not whole-door replacements.How much does it cost to fix a UPVC door lock?
A cylinder swap is typically £60–£120 fitted, a multi-point gearbox £120–£220 depending on brand, and a realignment often under £90. A locksmith should show you the worn part before quoting a replacement.My handle is getting stiffer — is that a problem?
Yes — a progressively stiffer handle is a gearbox starting to fail. Get it seen before it jams completely, because forcing it can snap the spindle and turn a cheaper fix into a dearer one.Do I need a whole new door?
Rarely. The slab and frame seldom fail — it's the hardware inside that wears. Unless the frame is rotten or the slab cracked, a locksmith repair restores full function for far less than a replacement door.
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