Common Lock Repairs We Handle
Stiff Cylinders and Worn Mechanisms
Euro cylinders seize up over time, especially on doors exposed to rain or cold. The internal pins corrode or the springs weaken, making the key harder to turn. We start with graphite lubricant — not WD-40, which attracts dirt — and if the cylinder is too far gone, we replace it with an anti-snap Ultion or Yale cylinder.
Mortice lock mechanisms also wear internally. The levers become rounded, the bolt stiffens, or the springs lose tension. We service or replace the mechanism depending on the level of wear.
UPVC Door Lock Faults
UPVC doors across Leytonstone commonly develop gearbox failures, handle drooping, and misalignment. When the door drops on its hinges, the locking points no longer line up with the keeps on the frame. We adjust the hinges first — if that doesn't solve it, we replace the gearbox or full multipoint strip.
Mortice Lock Issues on Older Doors
Leytonstone's Victorian and Edwardian properties have timber doors with ageing mortice locks. These locks develop stiff bolts, worn levers, and play in the keyhole. We service the mechanism if it's salvageable, or replace it with a modern BS3621 five-lever deadlock that fits the existing mortice pocket.
