Our upvc door is now stuck and will not open. I pushed the handle up in order to lock it the other day, and I felt the locking mechanism 'drop'. When I tried to open it again, it would not open. The door handle now stays in the 'down' position if you press it, whereas before it used to spring up again.
We are completely skint at the moment so any advice on how to fix this on the cheap would be much appreciated!

Neil, June 2010

i would like to agree with bob special tools are neede to avoid damage to door but try local papers first ,avoid national companies

manse, June 2010

Thanks for that Bob! I thought this site was intended to help folk who want to fix things for themselves. What is the point of your advice? Call a locksmith?? Thanks for that!!

Neil, June 2010

Call a locksmith or a Upvc repair company ! Serious damage can be done to the door if not properly attended too and cost you more in the long run.

Bob, June 2010