Wrestling with a faulty lock in our home or business is not only extremely frustrating; it can also be a sign the lock is about to fail and leave you with the much bigger problem of not being able to unlock or lock the door at all. If you’re having issues with a commercial or residential lock that’s too easy to open, too hard to open, or won’t open at all, it’s important to get the lock in question repaired or replaced right away to avoid needing an emergency locksmith at some point in the future.
Why locks need repair and replacement
Lock troubles aren’t always limited to a lock simply failing to open. You might choose to get your commercial or residential door lock repaired or replaced if you experience any of the following:
- Sticky locks – the need to wiggle or jiggle the key before it opens.
- Frozen locks – cold temperatures making it hard to insert or turn they key.
- Misaligned locks – latches or bolts not lining up, making locking hard or impossible.
- Blocked locks – keyholes blocked with a broken key or some other obstruction.
- Broken locks – The opening mechanism within the lock appears to be faulty or damaged.
Commercial and residential lock repair and replacement
Although there’s a strong temptation to do-it-yourself when it comes to commercial and residential lock repair and replacement, here are just a few reasons why it’s recommended to get a professional locksmith to take care of it:
- They can accurately diagnose the problem and identify if other issues need to be addressed for a complete solution, e.g. structural damage to the door in a break-in scenario.
- They can judge whether the lock can be repaired or needs replacing. Trying to fix a lock, or multiple locks, that can’t be repaired is a huge waste of time, energy, and often money.
- They can provide expert security advice on whether repairing or replacing the current lock is the best approach to achieve your security goals.
Brisbane lock repairs and replacement
At H.A.Reed Locksmiths, we can repair or replace all types of residential and commercial locks, including doorknob locks, deadbolts, Gainsborough locks, security door locks, window locks, and gate locks. As part of our full range of lock and key cutting services, we can rekey any replacement locks to match your current set of keys so that you have one less thing to worry about.
Also, as proud founding members of the Master Locksmiths Association of Australasia, you can rest assured all our staff are highly skilled, professional technicians and all work is fully guaranteed.
If you’re looking for commercial and residential lock repairs and replacement in Brisbane, Ipswich, Toowoomba, Gold Coast or Sunshine Coast, call 07 3854 1154 today.