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Residential Locksmith

Lock Repairs

Sticking, seized or faulty lock? We diagnose and repair household door locks on-site, so your doors lock and unlock smoothly and securely again — often for less than a replacement.

Steps

What We Do For Lock Repairs

Diagnose, repair, and test

  1. 1

    Diagnose the Fault

    We check the lock, cylinder and mechanism to find why it’s sticking or failing.

  2. 2

    Repair or Adjust

    We repair, lubricate or realign the lock and door so it works smoothly again.

  3. 3

    Test & Confirm

    We make sure the lock turns freely and secures properly before we leave.

How It Works

Faulty Lock? We’ll Fix It

We repair sticking, seized and misaligned locks so your doors work properly again, wherever possible saving you a full replacement.

Save the Lock

Repair Before Replace

Where a lock can be repaired, we fix it — saving you the cost of a full replacement.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common questions about lock repairs — faults we fix and what to expect.

  • Yes. Sticking and stiff locks are often caused by wear, misalignment or a dry mechanism — all of which we can usually repair on-site.

  • Where a lock can be safely repaired, it’s usually cheaper than a replacement. If the lock is worn out or insecure, we’ll advise replacing it.

  • Yes. uPVC multipoint mechanisms commonly develop faults or drop out of alignment. We repair and realign them so the door locks correctly.

  • Yes. Our lock repair service is fully mobile — we come to your home across Newcastle and the North East.

  • We cover Newcastle, Gateshead and more than 40 towns and communities across the North East. If you're unsure whether we reach you, just get in touch.

Get in touch

Address:
The Beacon
Westgate Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE4 9PN