Lock Repairs & Replacement
Lock Repairs and Replacement in Leominster
Jamming, sticking and failed locks repaired where they can be, and replaced with the right mechanism where they cannot.
A lock that is getting stiff is usually telling you something, and it is not always that it needs replacing. One customer messaged early in the morning about a jamming lock, had Steve there before 10am, and the lock was freed off and working without needing a new one at all. Another needed a PVCU mechanism that had jammed the door shut sorted, rang at 10am and had it done by noon.
Where a mechanism has genuinely failed, the replacement is matched to your door rather than whatever is closest to hand. Multipoint gearboxes vary between manufacturers and backsets, so the right part means the door closes and locks the way it did when it was new instead of needing a shove.
If you have moved house, lost a key or had a tenant change over, cylinders can be changed or rekeyed so old keys stop working. Anti-snap cylinders are fitted where the door will take them.
What's included
- Jamming and sticking locks freed off
- UPVC multipoint mechanisms repaired or replaced
- Euro cylinders changed and upgraded
- Mortice and night latch locks fitted
- Locks rekeyed after a move or a lost key
- Anti-snap cylinders where the door takes them
How lock repairs & replacement works
- Tell Steve what the lock is doingStiff, jammed, spinning handle or key that will not turn: each points at a different fault and a different fix.
- Diagnosed on siteHe works out whether it is the cylinder, the gearbox, the keeps or the door alignment before anything is replaced.
- Repaired where possibleAdjustments, lubrication and keep alignment fix a surprising number of locks outright, with no new parts to pay for.
- Replaced with the right partWhere it has failed, the correct mechanism for your door is fitted and tested with every key you own.
Common questions about lock repairs & replacement
My lock is stiff but still works. Is it worth calling now?
Yes, and it is usually cheaper. A stiff lock is often an alignment or wear issue that can be adjusted out; left alone it tends to end up as a jammed door and an emergency call.
Do I need a new lock after moving house?
You do not always need new locks, but you should not be relying on keys other people may still hold. Changing the cylinder is quick and inexpensive and means only your keys work.
Can you match a lock to an unusual door?
Usually. Multipoint mechanisms differ by manufacturer, backset and centres, and the right one is sourced rather than forcing an approximate fit.
Are the locks you fit insurance approved?
Locks are chosen to suit the door and what you need from it, including anti-snap cylinders where the door will take them. Tell Steve what your insurer asks for and he will fit to it.
Recent lock repairs & replacement work
Reviews
What customers say
Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 70 Google reviews.
Brilliant, quick service. Steve was here within an hour, on a Saturday, got us into the house, and changed the sticking lock. Very reasonable charges too, very happy to recommend.
Locked myself out and couldn’t find any locksmiths available, 20 minutes after calling him I was inside. Unbelievable service at a cheaper price than locksmith companies.
Messaged this company early in this morning about a jamming lock and he was here before 10am same day. Resolved the issue with the lock very quickly and the lock didn't need replacing which was brilliant. Very timely repair and a good honest price too. Will definitely use this company again for lock issues.
We recently moved to Leominster and found that one of our double glazed French doors had dropped leaving a large gap and a lock that struggled to work. We spoke to one company who said the door would almost certainly need replacing at a cost of approximately £2000! I then found Steve's details online and gave him a call. He was friendly and helpful from the off. He came and looked at the door, took it off the hinges and with a few adjustments he had it working perfectly. Smooth opening, no gap and a lock that worked like new, all for a very reasonable price. I cannot recommend Steve enough and he will be doing more work for us in the very near future.
Lock Repairs & Replacement across Leominster and the surrounding area
Lock repairs and replacements throughout Leominster, Hereford, Ludlow and across Herefordshire and south Shropshire.