What goes wrong
Homes in Roxborough call us for a lot of the same problems: keys that snap in a deadbolt, knobsets that bind when the spindle is worn, cylinder pins that stick from corrosion, and patio lock rails that come out of alignment. We work on solid deadbolts, mortise locks, tubular latches and multi-point systems. Often the visible symptom is a stiff turn or a key that won’t retract; diagnosing that means opening the lock, inspecting tumblers and springs, and deciding whether repair, core replacement or a new cylinder is the sensible fix.
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What the job involves
When doors are out of square or the strike plate has pulled loose, the repair is mechanical as much as it is about the lock. We fit a longer-throw deadbolt or install a reinforced strike and screws into the frame where the wood is good. For older doors we can replace the latch assembly or retrofit a modern thumbturn. We bring drills, templates, spindles and replacement cylinders so we can adapt to what the existing door and hardware actually require.
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Good to know
If you call from Roxborough and we’re on our way, sit somewhere safe off the threshold with your ID handy and the key or broken piece if you have it. Lockouts are common when keys break at the shoulder; if a fragment is visible in the cylinder leave it alone and don’t try to lever it out with metal that can score the plug. For service that requires access inside, tell us which door you want working and whether there are dogs. If you can move furniture away from the jamb or have the door cleared, that helps the job.
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Worth knowing
We drive out from Havertown and carry the common parts for homes across Philadelphia and nearby neighborhoods like Manayunk and East Falls. For cylinder swaps we carry pin kits, compatible keyways and hardened screws; for keypad or deadbolt installs we have the mounting plates and longer bolts. If you have brand and model information for an existing lock, tell us when you call so we can tailor what we bring. Otherwise have a clear space and a photo of the lock if you can; it speeds identification once we arrive.