Lock Repair in Washington, DC

Signs your lock needs attention

• The key is hard to insert or turn
• You have to lift or push the door to lock it
• The bolt does not extend fully
• The handle is loose or has dropped
• The key turns but nothing happens
• The lock was damaged in a break-in attempt

How we repair a lock

We start by checking the door and frame, because many “broken” locks are really misaligned strike plates or a door that has dropped on its hinges. Next we look inside the cylinder for worn pins, broken springs or debris. Cleaning, lubricating, adjusting and replacing small parts often brings a lock back to smooth working order for far less than new hardware.

When replacement makes sense

If the cylinder is badly worn, the lock is a low-security model or parts are no longer available, we will quote for a replacement and explain the options, including high-security deadbolts. You decide before we start.

Other work while we are there

• Lock installation
• Key cutting and spare keys
• Transponder spare keys
• Rekeying
• Master key systems
• Home and business security advice

Business locks, including file cabinets, are covered on our commercial page.