Interior Door Locks, Fitting and Repairs
Locksmith based in Newton-le-Willows can help
LockFort Security Locksmiths offers the following services for internal doors:
Internal Door Repairs In and Around St Helens
Most internal and interior doors are made of wood, sometimes solid wood but sometimes chipboard or even hollow cardboard cores depending on the build quality. But nearly all of them will at least need fuctioning door latches, hinges, handles and perhaps a lock depending on what function the door has.
At LockFort Security, my work as a locksmith in St Helens and the surrounding area means I often help homeowners, landlords and commercial property owners keep their internal doors in proper working order. Sometimes this is as simple as refixing or rehanging and internal door, while othertimes a door with heavy use may need new handles or a new latch to make sure it’s working correctly.
It’s especially important in commercial properties, schools and nurseries where internal doors may be Fire Doors rated to FD30 or FD60, where fire regulations mean doors must be fitted within tight tolerances and door furniture must often be fire-rated to standards like BS EN 12209.
It means missing or broken door latches, broken handles and large gaps can cause serious issues.
At LockFort Security, I don’t charge a callout fee before 10pm, so it doesnt cost anything to call me out and view a problem and propose a costed repair.
Interior Door Fitter Near St Helens
Sometimes my work as a locksmith brings me to interior doors that simply aren’t salvagable and a new interior door needs to be fitted. With the help of my connections with professional joiners, I have undertaken large projects that involve fitting 12 or more internal doors in just a few days, including the installation of new handles and latches.
New Interior Door Locks Fitted and Replaced
When you get a new domestic or commercial property, you may find you are missing the keys to multiple internal doors, or need to add locks to some doors that don’t already have them. As a locksmith, I fit new locks to interior wooden doors all over the North West using skill and care. I will also advise you if the door is likely a firedoor and fire-rated locks should be used.
It could be that you just need a new thumb-turning bathroom door lock, or perhaps a full morticed eurosash into an FD30 firedoor. Whatever your need, call me up and I can often come out to measure and quote free of charge depending on location.
Interior Door Lock Fitting in St Helens
If you have a problem with an interal door sticking, not locking or unlocking, broken handles or needs an upgrade, then call a local locksmith, not just a handyman. We specialise in doors, locks and windows and for LockFort Security, that means internal doors too.
Internal and Interior Door Fitting and Repair FAQs
My bathroom door won't lock
Bathroom door locks have a little reputation for breaking down, in part because of the extra moisture in the air in and around your bathroom which can lead to extra corrosion and issues over time, not to mention repeated use.
I often get called to replace the mortice mechanism that sits inside the door behind the handles after rust, wear and tear cause it to no longer function. If you know your bathroom door is struggling to unlock, it can be wise to stop locking it if possible until you can get a locksmith out to see it – it’s no fun getting locked in a bathroom!
Can you replace an existing internal door without replacing the frame?
Often you can replace an interior wooden door without replacing the frame providing that:
- The frame is in suitably good condition
- The frame is straight
- The area where the strikeplace and latch is remains useable and enough wood remains that a new keep can be fitted
- The frame matches or complements the desired style of the new doors.
Often, frames may need a good sanding and refinishing to get the right finish, so if you are having the doors refitted professionally you may see this reflected in the price.
Can you fit internal doors that I've already bought?
Yes, we can charge for labour and small parts only if you wish, providing that the doors you have bought are suitable replacements and are roughly the right size. Most modern internal doors no-longer feature solid wooden cores and actually contain chipboard below a solid wood venner, so it may be that they can only be planed down, sanded or cut to size by as little as 3mm. This means if you are buying the doors yourself, make sure you are measuring accurately!
Can you supply internal doors, or do I need to provide one?
If you would like me to both supply and fit the internal doors, this can be arranged and reflected in the final price. I will need access to the property beforehand to accurately measure up and to have a conversation about the style and preferences for the doors.
Can you fit locks to an existing internal wooden door?
Most of the time, yes, as a locksmith I can fit new locks to an existing internal wooden door. This can be done with a standard mortice lock, or with a eurosash lock. It is worth noting that if you wish for me to fit locks or other door furniture to a FD30 or FD60 firedoor, I will suggest fire-rated locks, however I cannot be held responsible if on inspection by a qualified party the firedoor is not deemed regulation – this responsibilty rests solely with you.
Can you trim or resize an internal door to fit an existing frame?
Most of the time, yes, an internal wooden door can be trimmed to fit in an existing door frame, assuming the door frame itself is in good condition and is relatively straight.
However, common problems occur when new doors are selected that don’t have solid cores, or are firedoors. In these cases, only a few millimetres can usually be trimmed off without causing issues, so it’s best to accurately measure the space for the door down to the millimetre and buy the door accordingly.
Can you fit handles, latches and hinges to a new internal door?
Absolutely and as a locksmith I probably do this every week, if not multiple times.
I carry a few handles and many tubular latches on my van for just this reason, or you can buy your own for me to fit.
Can you repair an internal door that won't close properly?
Yes, I often repair doors that won’t close property. Often this is due to alignment issues relating to the hinges, or the keep, and occasionally a faulty latch, or sometimes it is swelling of wood or a new carpet, meaning that something needs trimming or sanding down to get working right. Just give me a call!
What type of lock is best for a bedroom or bathroom door?
This will depend on the circumstances and the underlying reason you want to lock the door.
In many cases, if you just want a little privacy in your private home then a simply bathroom door lock might suffice, which I can fit quite quickly.
In other cases, it may be a fully lockable door you want for a HMO or lodger, or installed in a rated firedoor, in which case it may be more suitable to use a fire-rated eurosash with a thumb-turner to allow for easy keyless escape.
I never recommend old-style key-key mortice locks on bedroom doors simply becuase in an emergency, you don’t want to be running around trying to find a key so you can get out!
Which areas do you cover for internal door lock repairs and fitting?
I’m a locksmith based in Newton-le-Willows near St Helens, so I can easily cover areas like Wigan, Warrington, St Helens, and most of Merseyside, Greater Manchester and Cheshire.