Lock maintenance
Regular lock servicing stops small problems turning into a lockout. We clean, lubricate and adjust locks for homes, landlords and businesses.
Company accreditations
SafeContractor
Health & safety assessment
ISO 9001:2015
Quality management
ISO 45001:2018
Occupational health & safety
ISO 14001:2015
Environmental management
About this service
Locks wear over time, especially uPVC multipoint mechanisms and busy commercial doors. A quick service can catch problems early and add years to a lock's life.
We offer one-off servicing and regular maintenance visits for landlords, property managers and businesses.
What's included
- Clean, lubricate and adjust
- Alignment of doors and keeps
- Regular maintenance plans
- Early warning of failing parts
Signs you need this
- Keys are getting harder to turn
- The door needs a push to lock
- Handles are loose
- Locks are exposed to weather
- You manage several properties
How it works
- 1
You call us
Tell us your address, what has happened and what lock or door you have. We give you a quote over the phone before anyone sets off.
- 2
Locksmith on the way
The nearest available local locksmith is sent to you. We tell you an expected arrival time when you call.
- 3
Assessed and fixed
We service each lock, adjust doors and keeps, and tell you about any part that is close to failing.
- 4
Checked and handed over
We test the lock and door with you, hand over the keys and explain what was done before you pay.
Useful advice
- Use graphite or PTFE lube, not cooking oil
- Don't force a stiff key – call us
- Service uPVC doors once a year
- Tighten loose handle screws early
Questions
How often should locks be serviced?
Once a year for most homes, more often for busy commercial doors.
Is servicing cheaper than repairs?
Usually yes – catching wear early avoids gearbox and lock replacements.
Need lock maintenance?
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Our vans are out
Fully equipped vans carry common locks and cylinders, so most jobs are finished on the first visit.
SSue HorganVerified customer"Had someone available to sort the lock out within the timeframe specified and the price was notified up front, the locksmith texted to confirm appointment and arrived when he said he would after confirming our address. Problem was solved in a reasonable amount of time and I paid what I was quoted when I telephoned."
CChristianVerified customer"I was expecting to get my locks smashed in but was met with a professional who carried out the re-entry with no fuss, great speed and reasonable price."