Lock Repair and Replacement Salford

If your lock is faulty, worn, insecure or damaged, Locksmith Salford can repair or replace it for you at your property. Our DBS-checked, City and Guilds trained and fully insured engineers have 15 years of experience and only advise replacing your lock after first testing it. All our lock repair and replacement work is guaranteed for 1 year. We quote prices before we travel and we don’t charge a call-out fee. Our Salford lock replacement and repair service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Lock Repair in Salford: Cylinders, Latches and Handles

If it is just a component of the lock that has broken, such as the cylinder, latch or handle, and the lock body is still in good condition, we can repair it.

Euro cylinders – found on many uPVC and composite doors, we regularly fit new ones in Eccles, Monton and Winton, in M30. We cover this area via Eccles New Road and Regent Road which take us through Weaste.

Handles and spindles – loose handles can mean the fixings need replacing or that the spindle is worn. Either can be repaired or replaced.

Night latches and mortice locks – commonly found on timber doors, these can be found on many older properties in Pendleton, Broughton and Kersal. Night latches often just seem to be sticking when they are actually just worn, and we’ll advise you on whether it’s worth repairing or replacing. We always look for the BS3621 marking on the faceplate to advise you of the level of security offered.

Flat door locks – we regularly replace the lock cylinders on flats around MediaCityUK and Exchange Quay (close to The Lowry and Imperial War Museum North) after tenants move out or keys are lost. Please be prepared to show us evidence of your right to be there, e.g., a tenancy agreement or a utility bill.

How We Diagnose a Faulty Lock

We follow a 5 step process to diagnose exactly what the problem is with your lock so we can let you know whether it needs replacing or just a repair and you only pay for the faulty part.

• We test the lock, latch and handle by operating the lock with the key.
• We check for excessive wear in the cylinder.
• We check the keep and how the door hangs on the frame.
• We explain the problem and what the options are.
• You choose the option you would like and we quote you a price for the work before commencing.

Lock Fault or Door Fault? How to Tell the Difference

If your key turns easily but your door will not lock, it’s probably not your lock cylinder. The issue is likely with the alignment of your keep-on (the part of the frame that catches the latch or bolt) and your door. Doors can drop slightly over time and cause the latch or bolt to no longer align properly. If we installed a new lock cylinder in this situation, it still would not solve the problem.

If your key is stiff in all positions, chances are the problem is with your lock cylinder. We’ll test both to make sure we give you the best solution for your problem. Adjustments to doors are often less expensive than replacing a lock!

Lock Replacement and Lock Changes in Salford

Locks can get damaged, worn or forced. If your lock is no longer secure or doesn’t meet your insurance company’s standards, it’s time to consider replacing your lock. This is also the case if you have lost your keys, especially if they’ve been stolen! After lost or stolen keys, change every lock the key fits, because until you change the lock cylinder, your old key will still open the lock.

We carry out lock changes throughout Salford, including in Greengate and Salford City Centre. Locks and latches can get particularly worn here, as there are lots of comings and goings. We also carry out lock changes in the M3, M5 and M6 postcode areas as well as in surrounding towns and villages including Irlam (via the M44, our furthest stop to the west), Walkden, Swinton, Pendlebury, Worsley (via the M60 and the East Lancashire Road) and Little Hulton. Many of the houses in these areas have two doors (front and back) so if you lose a key you could need two locks changed.

Lock Standards We Fit: BS3621, TS007 3 Star, Yale and Ultion

BS3621 is the security standard for locks which have been tested for their ability to withstand forced entry attempts. BS3621 locks are installed into timber doors and we fit Yale locks to this standard.

TS007 3 Star is the security standard for euro profile cylinders which have been successfully passed tests against snapping, drilling, bumping and picking, TS007 3 Star rated euro cylinders are installed into uPVC and composite doors and we fit Ultion cylinders to this standard. Please check with your home insurer what lock/cylinder security standard they require.

Lock Repair and Replacement Prices in Salford:

Lock repair in Salford costs £40 to £250+ whereas lock change, supply and fit prices range from £90 to £480+. All prices include labour, parts and VAT.

The lock type, the part needed and the time of day affect the price, and night and weekend visits can cost more.

Call Locksmith Salford on 0161 7110030, we're available 24/7.