What goes wrong
Homes in Lansdowne call us for the kinds of problems that happen to everyday hardware: a deadbolt that won’t turn, a key that snaps off in the cylinder, a latch that keeps catching on a swollen door, or a knob that rotates without retracting the bolt. We also handle lockouts when keys are lost and tenants change over. We describe what’s wrong in plain terms so you know whether we’re dealing with a worn cylinder, a broken tailpiece, a warped door edge, or a failing latch mechanism.
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What the job involves
When we get to the job we diagnose the mechanical issue and choose the simplest reliable fix. That may be extracting a broken key, rekeying the cylinder, replacing the cylinder or whole lock, or fitting a long-throw deadbolt and a reinforced strike plate with long screws into solid framing. We cut and code keys on site and can upgrade to keyed-alike cylinders or install keyless electronic deadbolts. We drive out from Havertown with hand tools, drills, replacement cylinders, and common hardware for residential doors.
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Good to know
While you’re waiting, stay on the property and keep children and pets secured. Clear a path to the door and remove screens or storm doors if present; an unlocked side entrance makes work easier. Have photo ID and something that shows your address ready so we can confirm you live at the property before we work on exterior locks. If you have any existing keys, fobs, or a damaged piece of the lock, set them aside where we can see them when we arrive. A quick description of the problem by phone helps us bring the right parts.
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Worth knowing
Before we start, tell us what type of lock is on the door (cylinder deadbolt, rim lock, mortise, knob with integrated latch) and whether you want keyed entry, thumb-turn inside, or an electronic keypad. If you can, have photos of the door edge and strike, the old key head, or the lock face; that often speeds selection of a replacement. We carry common cylinders, deadbolts, strike plates, and tools to cut keys and fit hardware; if you choose a particular model we’ll install the parts you prefer and explain how the new mechanism works.
