Door & Window Repairs
Why buy NEW when a REPAIR may be all that’s needed?
About Us
A family business based in Buxton, Derbyshire
Door, Window and Lock Repairs Double Glazing Repairs and Maintenance
Some double glazing companies are eager to install new doors and windows but not so keen to repairs and maintain existing installations. They don’t like such jobs because takes specialist knowledge, equipment and expertise to carry out quality repairs to uPVC windows and doors.
That’s where The High Peak Window Doctor comes in. With more than 25 years in the trade, we are able to draw upon a wealth of experience in the repair and maintenance of uPVC doors and windows – we can offer remedies and solutions at a fraction of the price of new installations.
- We can replace steamed-up double glazed units in any type of frame
- We can repair or replace locks on uPVC windows and doors
- We can adjust and re-set ill-fitting uPVC doors and windows
- We can replace letterboxes, handles and hinges
- We can replace gaskets on doors and windows
Conservatory Repairs
Don’t let little problems spoil your enjoyment of your conservatory. We can repair storm damage, leaking roof and gutters, broken handles, locks and hinges. We can replace misted up double glazing units, door and window gaskets – even failed leaded and coloured double glazing units.
Worried about security? We can upgrade your conservatory locks, handles and hinges – bringing them into line with modern security standards.
Is your conservatory too hot in summer and too cold in winter? We can upgrade your roof using state of the art Solar Control Polycarbonate keeping you cooler in summer and warmer in winter.
Door & Window Security
Many uPVC doors are fitted with a cylinder lock, commonly known as a Europrofile or euro cylinder. Each cylinder has a section cut out to provide space for a revolving cam.
Unfortunately this creates a weak point, making it vulnerable to Lock-Snapping (see video below). Once a standard cylinder has been snapped, a thief can quickly and easily manipulate the mechanism and unlock the door.
Upgrade Your Door & Window Locks The benefits of upgrading to a high security lock
- Visual Deterrent – Visible BS kitemark discourages burglars
- Anti-Snap – deliberate weak point resists lock snapping
- Anti-Bump – low and high driver pins resist lock bumping
- Anti-Drill – Lock drilling resisted with anti-drill pins and plug cuts
- Anti-Pick – spool pins make lock picking fruitless
- Anti-Plug Pull – resists plug and cylinder pull
Insurance company compliance
We recommend that you check the level of protection offered by your current locks and ensure that they meet the requirement of your insurance policy. Failure to do this could mean that the policy is invalid and may result in any claims being rejected. There could be a financial benefit too, as some insurers offer a discount if high security locks are fitted.
As a general rule you should fit a cylinder lock that has attained a BS Kitemark and is regarded as Insurance Approved and Secured by Design. The locks we fit meet these standards and are BS kitemark approved.
New standards may be introduced in the future of course, so we recommend that you clarify the requirement of your insurance policy.
Peace of Mind
There has been a great deal of media coverage lately about the rise in burglaries and the vulnerability of standard euro cylinder locks. This may raise concerns about the security of our doors and cause us to worry each night when we go to bed, or each morning when we leave for work.
When we have upgraded your locks you can rest in the knowledge that your property is safer and that they meet the demanding British Standard.
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Call The High Peak Window Doctor now for a FREE, no-obligation quotation