Locksmith in Thornbury Township, Delaware County

We open the safe on site without removing it from where it sits, working to get the door to move so you can access the contents. Have the make and model handy if you know it, and tell us whether it uses a dial, a keypad or a physical key. Before we open the safe, we look at photo ID and a receipt or other proof the safe is yours.

We fit the lock onto the existing door, align the bolt with the strike, and set up the keypad or smart features with you so you understand how it operates. We recommend a lock that includes a keyed override. Have the complete lock and all its parts where the door is, plus the batteries if it needs them.

We diagnose whether the door has shifted so the bolt and strike no longer line up, then adjust the strike or the bolt and service or replace a worn cylinder as needed. Until we get there, be gentle with the key and do not pour oil into the lock. Have the door closed and the key available where the lock is.

We rekey or replace the mailbox lock at the location of the box, whether it’s mounted by the door or on a post, so you regain access. Have a description of the lock and the mailbox’s placement ready, and keep any spare keys or replacement parts you may already have nearby. Before we work on the mailbox lock, we check a photo ID plus a recent bill sent to that address.