uPVC & French Door Restrictors

Our door restrictors stop French, patio and uPVC doors swinging open too far, protecting walls, handles and hinges, and adding a child-safe limit on how far a door opens. Choose the right type for your door using the guide below. 

For the practical side of fitting a hold-open restrictor before the garden season, see our summer door guide; for child-safety and Building Regulations detail, see our restrictor safety guide. For window openings rather than doors, use our window restrictors range. Same-day dispatch on orders before 3 pm, with free delivery over £75.

Which restrictor for which door?

French doors are hinged and heavy, so they need a robust hinged restrictor, and one per leaf, as each door opens independently. Patio doors slide, so they take a track-compatible restrictor rather than a hinged arm. Bifold doors fold and need a specialised restrictor to suit the running gear.

For window openings rather than doors, use our window restrictors; for the child-safety and Building Regulations picture, our restrictor safety guide explains what applies where. Related security add-ons live in additional locks & restrictors.

FAQ

Do I need a restrictor on both French doors?

Yes, one per leaf, as each door opens independently. Fitting both is a single afternoon's job.

Are door restrictors child-safe?

They limit how far a door opens, which helps with young children. Where a door is also a fire-escape route, choose a releasable type. Our restrictor safety guide covers the details.

What's the difference between a door and a window restrictor?

Different mechanisms for different openings. For windows, see our window restrictors range.