external conservatory door - new door or new hinges?

KittenChops

Hi - please could someone give me advice on this?
(photos below)

We have a (old ish?) conservatory - the back faces south, and the side with the door faces west

When it's hot, the door is a bit difficult to close, and really difficult to lock.  We thought we could just have the hinges replaced - you can see that the vertical bits on the right hand side aren't totally vertical anymore (really pronounced on the top one)

We sent some pictures to someone to come & do this - they said the only solution is a whole new door at approximately £950

What's the best MSE thing to do please?
TIA 

grumpy_codger

These hinges are adjustable - you can adjust the door in all directions.
If faulty, one or all three can be replaced.

EssexExile

Are there any local double glazing repair people? They'll come and adjust it for you.

KittenChops

grumpy_codger said:

These hinges are adjustable - you can adjust the door in all directions.
If faulty, one or all three can be replaced.

thank you for such a quick reply!
is replacing them an easy ish job for two complete amateurs? and what tools would be needed please?
(I'm fairly certain they'll need replacing - they look so warped)

KittenChops

EssexExile said:

Are there any local double glazing repair people? They'll come and adjust it for you.

Only spoken to one - sent photos then he said they don't do those hinges anymore, you need a new door

grumpy_codger

https://www.google.com/search?q=UPVC+Door+Flag+Hinge+Avocet+MT3D
- looks very similar

Boohoo

KittenChops said:

EssexExile said:

Are there any local double glazing repair people? They'll come and adjust it for you.

Only spoken to one - sent photos then he said they don't do those hinges anymore, you need a new door

That's good, they could of said you need a new conservatory.

Have a look at grumpy post above mine.

Does the door open and close ok?

grumpy_codger

Boohoo said:

KittenChops said:

EssexExile said:

Are there any local double glazing repair people? They'll come and adjust it for you.

Only spoken to one - sent photos then he said they don't do those hinges anymore, you need a new door

...Does the door open and close ok?

KittenChops said:

....

When it's hot, the door is a bit difficult to close, and really difficult to lock.  

                        

KittenChops

grumpy_codger said:

Boohoo said:

KittenChops said:

EssexExile said:

Are there any local double glazing repair people? They'll come and adjust it for you.

Only spoken to one - sent photos then he said they don't do those hinges anymore, you need a new door

...Does the door open and close ok?

KittenChops said:

....

When it's hot, the door is a bit difficult to close, and really difficult to lock.  

                        

Right now, it closes & locks easily (it's been raining for ages & is probably <15c) but when it's been hot (>20c) I can't actually lock it (I have to get my husband to do it!)

Mr.Generous

They are called flag hinges, look here ... https://store.northwesthardware.co.uk/index.php?route=product/search&amp;search=flag hinges&amp;description=true

KittenChops

thanks for all the help everyone

so is replacing the hinges a relatively simple thing to do, by 2 very unskilled people? do we need any specialist tools?  or would you recommend getting someone (double glazing repair person?) to do it?