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A&E Window Doctor repairs patio sliders and French doors across Essex, including locks, rollers, handles, hinges, tracks, seals and alignment problems.
Yes. Many patio and French door faults are caused by worn rollers, dropped hinges, lock faults, damaged handles, draughty seals or alignment problems that can often be repaired.
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Patio door problems
Sliding doors can become stiff, noisy, insecure or difficult to close because of rollers, runners, tracks, locks or alignment issues.
French door problems
French doors often need hinge adjustment, handle replacement, lock repair, seal work or realignment so the doors close and lock correctly.
Repair before replacement
If the doors and frame are structurally sound, the moving parts may be the issue. That makes this a strong repair-first page.
What this service usually involves
Door repair searches often come from urgent frustration: the key will not turn, the handle has gone slack, the door catches the frame or the property cannot be secured. The page therefore keeps security and fast diagnosis high in the copy.
How customers can describe the fault
Different door types fail in different ways. Patio doors often need rollers, tracks and locks checked; French doors need alignment and keeps; uPVC and composite doors often need hinges, cylinders, barrels, multipoint mechanisms or handles.
Repair or replace: the decision rule
A repair is normally preferred when the frame, sash or door is still sound and the failed item is a part, sealed unit, lock, hinge, handle, roller, barrel or seal. Replacement becomes the better answer when the structure, security, finish or long-term performance cannot be restored by targeted work. That distinction is important for Patio and French door repairs because it protects customers from paying for unnecessary full replacement.
French doors have dropped, drag or no longer meet.
Door hinge replacement
from £65
Worn door hinges replaced and the door realigned.
Euro cylinder / door barrel
from £85
Key won't turn or spins, or you want to re-key for security.
Window or door handle
from £65 fitted
Handle snapped, seized, spun loose or won't lock; mechanism sound.
Multipoint door lock mechanism
from £165 (gearbox) or £245 (full mechanism)
The gearbox or full strip has failed inside the door.
These are typical A&E guide prices, not fixed quotes. The exact price depends on the job, the parts needed, access and urgency — your exact quote is free after inspection, with no call-out charge. Over-60s receive a discount on all repairs.
Questions customers ask
Why is my patio door hard to slide?
The rollers, track or alignment may be worn or damaged. These parts can often be repaired or adjusted.
Can French doors be realigned?
Yes. Hinges, keeps and locks can often be adjusted so French doors close properly again.
Do you replace patio door glass?
Glass replacement can be assessed if the door frame is suitable and the correct unit can be supplied.
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Tell us what's wrong and the team will come straight back with the next step — no call-out charge, over-60s discount. For urgent boarding-up, call the office direct.
