Reactive Repairs
    Reactive · Same-day fix

    Reactive Repairs

    Fast-response aluminium door repairs for commercial properties. Floor springs, bottom pivots, top arms and concealed transom closers fixed same-day across London and the South East.

    2–3hr

    Response

    Same-day

    Attendance

    24/7

    Emergency

    — Recent projects

    Real reactive repairs we've delivered

    Live jobs across London & the South East — photographed on-site by our engineers.

    — Project 01

    Night Emergency Top Loading Arm Replacement

    Commercial Site, London

    Out-of-hours emergency call-out to a commercial entrance door that had dropped and could no longer be closed or secured. On arrival we identified a failed top loading arm putting the full weight of the door onto the bottom pivot. We removed the damaged arm, installed a new heavy-duty top loading arm, realigned the door within the frame, and adjusted closing speed and latching action. Door fully secured and operational before the site opened the next morning.

    — Project 02

    Drive-Thru Entrance Door Emergency Repair

    Costa Coffee Drive-Thru

    Night emergency call-out to a Costa Coffee drive-thru where the main entrance door had failed and could not be closed for trading the next morning. We diagnosed a worn floor pivot and damaged closing mechanism, replaced the failed hardware with new heavy-duty components, adjusted closing speed, backcheck and latching action, and re-aligned the door within the aluminium frame. Door restored to full operation in time for the morning shift.

    — Project 03

    School Toilet Door Emergency Repair

    School, London

    Emergency reactive repair on a school boys' toilet door that was hanging off its hinges and about to fall, presenting a serious safety risk to pupils. We attended same-day, removed the failed hinge hardware, refitted the door with new heavy-duty hinges, realigned the door within the frame, and adjusted the closer for safe controlled operation. The door was returned to safe use the same day.

    — Project 04

    Floor Spring Replacement

    Costa Coffee, London Bridge Station

    Complete AXIM floor spring replacement on a high-traffic commercial entrance door. The original hydraulic floor spring had failed due to continuous use, causing the glass door to drag and not close properly. We removed the worn floor spring mechanism from the floor box, installed a new heavy-duty AXIM floor spring, and fitted new floor pivot bolts to the aluminium threshold. The door now operates smoothly with correct closing speed and latching action.

    — Project 05

    Full Door Hardware Replacement

    Costa Coffee, London

    Comprehensive door hardware overhaul including new AXIM floor pivot bolts, galvanised top strap brackets, and concealed transom closer. The original hardware had become corroded and worn from heavy commercial use, causing the door to sag and not close correctly. We replaced all pivot components, fitted new brush seals to the door edges, and installed a new AXIM concealed transom closer for controlled closing action.

    — Project 06

    Transom Closer Replacement

    Anytime Fitness, London

    Concealed transom closer replacement on a commercial gym entrance. The original Alpro transom closer had failed causing the automatic door to slam shut. We removed the faulty closer from the aluminium frame, installed a new AXIM TC-8800 concealed transom closer, and fitted a new AXIM Fc88 floor pivot to replace the worn bottom pivot mechanism. The door now closes smoothly with adjustable backcheck and latching speeds.

    — Project 07

    Automatic Door Closer & Pivot Repair

    Garlinge Primary School & Nursery, Canterbury

    School entrance door repair including concealed transom closer and floor pivot replacement. The original Alpro Pro50 closer had failed and the aluminium threshold showed significant pivot damage from heavy use. We installed a new AXIM concealed transom closer, replaced the worn floor pivot and strap bracket, and adjusted the door for correct closing action. Critical for fire safety compliance in an education setting.

    — Project 08

    Full Hardware Replacement - Communal Entrance

    Block of Flats, London

    Complete door hardware replacement on a communal flat entrance including new Adams Rite ASSA ABLOY door controls. The original floor spring had failed and the top pivot bracket was severely worn. We installed a new ARC51N EN3 concealed transom closer, new aluminium threshold with floor pivot, galvanised top strap brackets, and floor pivot bolts. Essential for maintaining security and fire door compliance in a residential block.

    — Project 09

    Full Door Hardware Overhaul

    Costa Coffee, London

    Major door hardware overhaul replacing all worn components on a busy retail entrance. Work included new AXIM top strap brackets, galvanised bottom pivot straps, side load arm brackets, floor pivot bolts, and concealed transom closer. The original hardware was heavily corroded from years of use. Old vs new component comparisons show the extent of wear. Door now operates with smooth, controlled closing action.

    — What we deliver & typical scope

    Built around first-time fix

    Every job logged, photographed and signed-off — full audit trail for FM compliance.

    What we deliver
    Same-day and next-day attendance available
    Aluminium door hardware specialists
    Floor springs, pivots and closers carried on all vans
    AXIM, Dorma, GEZE and Alpro parts stocked
    Clear pricing with no hidden costs
    Typical scope
    Floor spring replacement and adjustment
    Bottom pivot repairs and replacements
    Top arm and strap bracket failures
    Concealed transom closer servicing
    Lock and handle replacements

    Issue not listed? Send a photo — we'll diagnose it within the hour.

    Documentation & Compliance

    All reactive repairs are documented with before/after photos and engineer reports for your building records. We maintain full public liability insurance and operate under comprehensive health and safety procedures.

    Reactive Repair Projects

    Recent Reactive Door Repairs

    All case studies
    Grange Park School — Six Classroom Doors OverhauledEducation / SEN

    Kent

    Grange Park School — Six Aluminium Door Overhauls

    New overhead closers, bottom pivot and top arms

    View case study
    Towers School & Sixth Form Centre — Five Door Sets Overhauled, Plus Emergency RepairsEducation

    Ashford, Kent

    Towers School — Multi-Door Repairs and Maintenance

    Planned overhaul then an emergency double-door call-out

    View case study
    Broadridge Financial Solutions — Double Glass Entrance Floor Springs ReplacedOffices / FM

    Arthur Street, City of London

    Broadridge, City of London — Glass Door Floor-Spring Overhaul

    Both floor springs replaced and maglock aligned

    View case study
    Deptford Surgery — Surgery Entrance Door Rebuilt and RehungHealthcare / Primary Care

    Deptford, South East London

    Deptford Surgery — Emergency Entrance Door Repair

    New bottom pivot, side-load arm and concealed transom closer

    View case study
    Castle Nursery & Pre-School — Nursery Entrance Door RepairedEducation / Early Years

    South East England

    Castle Nursery — Emergency Entrance Door Repair

    Realignment, locking and a new closer and arm

    View case study
    Cloud Student Homes — Student Block Entrance Door RepairedStudent Accommodation / FM

    Canterbury, Kent

    Cloud Student Homes — Communal Entrance Door Repair

    New overhead closer and end-load arm

    View case study
    Anytime Fitness — Gym Entrance Door and Maglock RepairedRetail / Leisure

    Wembley, North West London

    Anytime Fitness Wembley — Door and Maglock Repair

    Bottom pivot, concealed closer and maglock replaced

    View case study
    UNCLE Southall (Frome House) — Detached Communal Door RehungBuild-to-Rent / Managed Residential

    Southall, West London

    UNCLE Southall — Emergency Communal Door Repair

    New bottom pivot, end-load arm and transom closer

    View case study
    Roomzzz Stratford — Aparthotel Door Hardware ReplacedHotels / Hospitality

    Stratford, East London

    Roomzzz Stratford — Entrance Door Repair

    New bottom pivot and overhead transom closer

    View case study
    Wahaca — Restaurant Entrance Door RepairedRetail / Hospitality

    Great Portland Street, London W1

    Wahaca Great Portland Street — Entrance Door Repair

    New overhead closer and side-load arm

    View case study

    From the job sheet

    More Recent Door Work

    Emergency aluminium entrance door — London

    Our process

    What happens next

    From first call to final handover — six clear steps.

    Report fault

    Call or send photos — we triage the issue and confirm an ETA.

    Dispatch

    Engineer dispatched with floor springs, pivots & closers on van.

    Diagnose

    On-site diagnosis of the hardware, frame and closer behaviour.

    Fix on site

    Most faults resolved first visit using stocked AXIM, Dorma & GEZE parts.

    Parts (if needed)

    Specialist items ordered and fitted on a return visit within days.

    Sign-off

    Engineer report, before/after photos and FM-ready documentation.

    Reactive Repairs enquiry

    Request reactive repairs

    Tell us about the issue or works needed — we'll come back within 1 working hour. Send photos for a faster quote.

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    Same working-day reply · Emergencies prioritised 24/7

    — Frequently asked

    Reactive Repairs FAQs

    How quickly can you attend an aluminium door repair?

    For urgent issues, we offer same-day attendance where possible. Standard reactive calls are typically attended within 24-48 hours depending on location and engineer availability.

    Do you carry spare parts on your vans?

    Yes, our vans are stocked with floor springs, bottom pivots, top arms, transom closers, handles, locks and gaskets. We carry AXIM, Dorma, GEZE and Alpro parts, allowing many repairs to be completed on the first visit.

    What if you can't fix it on the first visit?

    If specialist parts are needed, we'll secure the door temporarily if required, order the parts, and return to complete the repair – usually within 5-7 working days.

    What brands of floor spring do you fit?

    We fit and repair all major floor spring brands including AXIM, Dorma, GEZE, Rutland and Briton. We can advise on the best replacement for your specific door.

    Do you provide documentation for FM records?

    Yes, all repairs include detailed documentation with photos, fault description, work completed, parts used and recommendations – suitable for FM compliance files.

    What areas do you cover for reactive repairs?

    We cover London, Kent, Essex and Surrey. For sites outside this area, please call to discuss – we can often accommodate.

    Can you repair doors that are dragging or not closing properly?

    Yes, this is one of our most common call-outs. We replace worn floor springs, adjust pivots, realign frames and fit new closers as needed.

    What about concealed transom closers?

    We service and replace all types of concealed transom closers. This is a common failure point on commercial aluminium doors – we adjust closing speeds, backcheck and latching action.

    Do you repair handles, locks and access control?

    Yes, we replace and repair handles, locks, thumb turns and panic hardware. For access control issues, we work with your existing system where possible.

    How do you price reactive repairs?

    We charge a call-out fee plus labour and parts. If we can fix on the first visit, you pay the repair cost. For larger jobs, we provide a fixed-price quote.

    Can you provide a priority response for urgent issues?

    Yes, we prioritise urgent issues affecting security or access. Call our emergency line for fastest response.

    Do you work on weekends?

    Yes, our reactive service operates 7 days a week. Weekend and out-of-hours calls are handled at the same rates.