Window Lock Repair and Installation in Newcastle and North Tyneside
Window locks are one of the most overlooked security points in a property. A door with a good deadlock and an accessible ground floor window with a failed or absent lock is not a secure building. Moorside Locksmiths repair and install window locks across Newcastle and North Tyneside on both uPVC and wooden windows. We carry common replacement parts as van stock and can carry out most window lock jobs on the same visit. Call us on 07968 567171.
WINDOW LOCK TYPES WE COVER
uPVC windows
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Espagnolette locks - the multipoint locking bar running the height or width of the window sash
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Cockspur handle locks - the standard uPVC window handle with integral lock
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Sash window restrictors - limiting how far a window can open, commonly required for child safety and insurance compliance
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Tilt-and-turn window locks - locking mechanisms for tilt-and-turn uPVC windows
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Wooden windows
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Sash window locks - securing the two sashes of a traditional sliding sash window
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Casement window locks - locking bolts and handles for wooden casement windows
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Window stay locks - preventing the window from being opened from outside
COMMON WINDOW LOCK PROBLEMS WE FIX
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Espagnolette lock snapped or seized inside the window frame
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Cockspur handle broken, loose, or not locking
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Window that will not close properly due to a dropped sash or failed mechanism
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Window lock that has been forced or damaged during an attempted break-in
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Missing or non-functioning window locks on a newly purchased property
WHY WINDOW SECURITY MATTERS
Ground floor windows and easily accessible first floor windows are common points of entry for burglars. Most home insurers require window locks on all accessible windows as a condition of cover - check your policy wording if you are unsure. We can assess all windows on a property in one visit and advise on what needs attention.
FAQs
Do you repair uPVC window espagnolette locks?
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Yes. Broken or seized espagnolette locks are one of the most common window lock jobs we carry out. We carry common replacement espagnolette sizes as van stock.
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My window will not close properly. Is that a lock problem?
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Not necessarily - it could be a dropped sash or frame movement. We diagnose on site and fix the underlying cause rather than just the symptom.
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Do my window locks need to meet any standard for insurance?
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Many home insurers require key-lockable window locks on all ground floor and accessible windows. We can advise on what your insurer is likely to require.
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Do you cover wooden sash window locks?
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Yes. We carry out sash window lock fitting and repair on traditional wooden sliding sash windows, which are common in older Newcastle properties.