Lock repair in Honiton

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**When to repair**: Quality locks with isolated faults (broken spring, worn keeper) are worth fixing. The lock body and basic mechanism should be sound. **When to replace**: Cheap locks with multiple issues, severely worn mechanisms, corroded internals, or damaged lock bodies. Sometimes replacement is smarter. **UPVC multipoint locks**: These have cylinders, rollers, hooks, and shootbolts. Often one component fails while others are fine - we can replace just the faulty part. **Door alignment matters**: Dropped doors force locks to work harder, causing wear and sticking. Adjusting hinges often improves lock operation dramatically. **Parts availability**: Modern locks usually have available spare parts. Vintage or unusual locks might need fabricated components - costs more but preserves originality. **Security consideration**: Sometimes lock problems indicate attempted forced entry. We'll check for damage and advise on security improvements if needed. **Mortice lock repair**: Quality mortice locks (Chubb, Union, Era) are well-made and repairable. Replacement springs, levers, and bolts are available. Worth repairing unless body is damaged. **Cylinder replacement**: Euro cylinders in UPVC doors are consumable parts - they wear out. Replacing just the cylinder (£60-85 fitted) is cheaper than replacing the whole multipoint mechanism (£150+). **Emergency repairs**: If your lock's failed and you need security restored quickly, we can often do temporary repairs to secure the property, then return to do proper repairs when parts arrive. **Maintenance prevents repairs**: Annual lubrication and adjustment prevents most lock problems. External locks need twice-yearly servicing in coastal areas.