What goes wrong
Homes in New Hanover Township call us for the usual trouble: a deadbolt that won’t turn because the tailpiece is sheared, a latch that misses a loose strike, or a key that snaps off in a cylinder. We look at the hardware first (whether the bolt is forged steel, the strike is reinforced, or the knobset has worn tumblers) and then explain the options. Often the job is extracting broken metal, straightening or replacing a strike, or swapping the cylinder so keys work smoothly again.
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What the job involves
When we handle an entry that’s jammed or a key stuck, we work without removing your door unless the fix requires it. We can remove a broken key, replace a worn cylinder, or change to a different keying arrangement on-site. If a lock is corroded or the bolt no longer throws fully because the screws are stripped, we replace the parts and realign the strike so the bolt meets the frame square. We drive out from Havertown and bring common parts for single-family and duplex hardware.
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Good to know
While we’re on the way, it helps if you clear the area around the door and gather anything that locks to the same key. We’ll ask whether you have original keys, a current manufacturer’s cylinder code, or existing keying information so we can match or rekey on the spot. If small children or pets are in the house, secure them away from the work area for safety. If you can, open any interior deadbolts so we can inspect the latch and strike without forcing the door.
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Worth knowing
We do full rekeys, lock changes, and security upgrades for homeowners in New Hanover Township and nearby towns such as Douglass Township and Gilbertsville. Typical upgrades we install are heavier deadbolts, longer-throw bolts, and reinforced strike plates that sit on solid framing. If you want keyed-alike locks for several doors, we can pin cylinders to match. When you call, we’ll tell you how soon we can come and what we’ll need from you at the door so the job goes straight to the lock rather than to questions.
