A failing lock usually wants repair, not replacement.

The repairs we run most often

• Worn cylinder that needs jiggling — re-pin or replace the plug.
• Sticking key — clean, lubricate or recut a worn key.
• Multi-point gearbox jammed — service or swap the gearbox itself.
• Loose handle — refit the spindle and follower, replace tired springs.
• Misaligned strike — adjust the keep, sometimes shim hinges.
• Snapped key in cylinder — extract and assess if the cylinder is still good.
• Failed sliding-door hook-bolt — service or swap.

Why locks fail in Cape Town specifically

Cape Town homes near the coast and the Atlantic Seaboard get punished by salt air. Cylinder pins corrode, gearbox springs lose tension, latch tongues drag. Inland suburbs see less corrosion but more dust and sand fouling the mechanisms. We service both, and we'll often suggest a periodic lubrication routine that doubles the life of the hardware.

When we recommend replacement instead

A cylinder that's been picked or drilled isn't repairable — it needs swapping, and probably an upgrade. A gearbox out of production isn't worth a parts hunt — better to install a current model. A lock that no longer meets the security level of the rest of the door is a candidate for our high-security lock range. We'll always tell you when repair has hit its limit.

Mobile across the metro

Repairs go out to Sea Point, Camps Bay, Constantia, Rondebosch, Durbanville and the rest of Cape Town, by appointment or as part of an emergency callout.