Lock Repair in Boldon

Lock Repair in Boldon

This page is for locks in the Boldons that are stiff, sticking, refusing the key or simply past their best. Many need only an adjustment; when a new cylinder is the answer, the type and fit matter as much as the fact of replacing it.

You are told which it is, and the price, before work starts.

We cover the whole Boldon area for this service, including Boldon Colliery, East Boldon, West Boldon and West Boldon Colliery.

Lock Repair Coverage Across Boldon

Lock repairs are carried out in East Boldon, West Boldon, Boldon Colliery and West Boldon Colliery.

First, Rule Out the Door

Turn the key with the door open. If it turns easily, the lock is not the problem: the door or a keep has moved and the bolt is catching. That is put right by adjustment. If the key is stiff even with the door open, the fault is in the lock.

Getting the Replacement Right

A euro cylinder is sized to the thickness of the door on each side of the lock. One that sticks out beyond the handle is easier to grip and snap, so the replacement is measured to sit flush. Where the old cylinder was a basic type, an anti-snap cylinder is fitted in its place, designed so that an attempt to snap it does not expose the lock. Thumbturn versions open from inside without a key.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does the new cylinder have to be measured?

So it sits flush with the handle on both sides. A cylinder that sticks out is easier to attack, and one that is too short may not work the lock.

Do you cut keys or do car keys?

No. We do not offer auto locksmith services and we do not cut keys.

Nearby Locksmith Areas

We also cover nearby locksmith areas from our Boldon service page.