Changing a UPVC lock is a much easier job than many 'tradesmen' would have you believe and is easily within the scope of the average DIYer.

Multipoint locks are incredibly common nowadays and are fitted to far many more new doors than the old traditional 'Yale' or 'Chubb' type of lock. Multipoint locks are fitted to UPVC doors, timber doors and now the new style 'composite' doors which are rapidly taking over from plastic UPVC doors.

The locking mechanism is generally made up of the following 4 elements, which together provide a secure solution for your home.