Broken Lock Repair Services
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Locks are simple machines with a handful of ways to fail. Springs lose tension after years of use, pins wear flat and stop sitting at the right height, and the plug picks up grit until it drags. On the door side, a hinge that has dropped by a fraction of an inch throws the bolt off the strike, and the person using the door compensates with force until something gives. Neither problem improves on its own, and treating one as the other is the usual reason a repair does not last. Sorting out cause from symptom is most of the trade.
Who calls us for this
A homeowner in Dover turns a deadbolt and feels the thumb turn spin without the bolt moving. A renter in Milford has a front door that will not stay shut unless it is pulled hard. A landlord in Georgetown finds a bedroom handle that turns freely without retracting anything. A business owner in Smyrna has a back door where the key goes in but the plug refuses to rotate. A homeowner in Camden watches a strike plate pull loose from the frame. A driver in Seaford finds a car door lock that has stopped responding to the key entirely.
How the visit goes
A repair visit starts with separating the lock from the door it sits in, because a latch that fails to hold is often an alignment fault and not a lock fault. The gap along the frame is measured, the hinges are checked for sag, and the strike plate is examined for bite into the wood.
The lock itself is then opened, since a cylinder that has lost a spring or picked up grit looks identical from the outside to one that has simply worn out. Parts are replaced one at a time, and the assembly is tested on the door before the last screw goes back in. Where a component can be rebuilt, it is rebuilt and the customer is told why.
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A pin tumbler cylinder relies on pins of matched heights, and when one wears or a spring weakens, the plug will not turn even with the correct key. A thumb turn can shear its spindle, which leaves the outside key working while the inside lever does nothing. A latch assembly can lose the spring that throws the bolt, so the door closes but does not catch.
A strike plate holds only as well as the screws behind it, and short screws into soft trim will give way under pressure. A rim cylinder on a commercial door can be removed without opening the door, while a mortise cylinder requires the faceplate to come off first.
Typical jobs
- Sheared thumb turn spindle replaced in Dover
- Handle reconnected to a tired latch in Georgetown
- Strike plate reset with longer screws in Camden
- Gritty cylinder cleaned and repinned in Milford
- Door alignment corrected on a swollen frame in Smyrna
- Car door lock serviced after the key stopped working in Seaford
- Padlock body freed and returned to use in Lewes
- Latch spring replaced on a rear entrance in Felton
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The material and weight of the door decide how much force the hardware sees every day, and a heavy solid door punishes a light latch. Whether the lock has been serviced before matters, because an assembly that has been opened repeatedly may be missing small parts. The exposure of the door shapes the corrosion, and a coastal entrance ages differently from an interior one. The age of the hardware determines whether matching parts can still be found. Finally, how the door is used matters: a door that is propped, kicked, or slammed will fail earlier no matter how good the lock is.
Before we arrive
Describe the failure precisely, since a key that will not enter the keyway points to a different repair than a key that enters but will not turn. Keep a working key on hand if one exists, and note whether the problem affects the inside, the outside, or both. If the door has been difficult to close for a while, say so, because that detail shifts the focus to alignment. Do not lubricate the lock with cooking oil or grease, since those collect grit and make the drag worse. Clear a working space on both sides of the door so the lock can be removed.
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Where we work from
Repairs are made on site in Kent County and Sussex County from the office at 18 SW Front St Ste 103, Milford, DE 19963. Milford straddles the Mispillion River, placing the shop between the two counties rather than on one edge of them. Kent County work covers Dover, Camden, Magnolia, Felton, Harrington, and Smyrna. Sussex County work covers Georgetown, Lewes, Milton, Seaford, and Bridgeville. Salt air near the coast corrodes exterior hardware faster, while inland homes deal with wooden doors that swell and shrink through the year.
Frequently asked questions
Can a lock that will not turn be repaired?
Often yes. A cylinder is opened and inspected, then cleaned, repinned, or fitted with new springs as needed.
When is replacement the better option?
When the body is cracked, the parts are no longer made, or the wear has reached the point where a rebuild would not hold.
Why does my latch not catch anymore?
The strike plate or the door alignment has likely shifted. That is corrected at the frame rather than inside the lock.
Should I oil a stiff lock?
Not with cooking oil or grease. Those attract grit. A lock is properly cleaned and lubricated with a product made for the purpose.
Can a broken deadbolt be fixed in place?
Sometimes. If the bolt mechanism has failed internally, the lock usually comes off the door and is either rebuilt or swapped.
Do you repair vehicle door locks?
Yes. Car door locks, ignition cylinders, and trunk locks are part of the repair work, handled at the vehicle.
How do I know the repair will hold?
The lock is cycled repeatedly on the door before the visit ends. Anything that feels wrong gets addressed then.
Can a damaged strike plate be replaced?
Yes. The damaged plate is removed, the mortise is cleaned, and a new plate is fitted so it sits flush in the frame.
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Our Service Area
Providing residential locksmith services, commercial locksmith services, automotive locksmith services, and emergency locksmith services across Delaware, including Sussex County and Kent County communities.
Sussex County: Bethany Beach, Bethel, Blades, Bridgeville, Dagsboro, Delmar, Dewey Beach, Ellendale, Fenwick Island, Frankford, Georgetown, Greenwood, Henlopen Acres, Laurel, Lewes, Milford, Millsboro, Millville, Milton, Ocean View, Rehoboth Beach, Seaford, Selbyville, Slaughter Beach, and South Bethany.
Kent County: Bowers, Camden, Cheswold, Clayton, Dover, Farmington, Felton, Frederica, Harrington, Hartly, Houston, Kenton, Leipsic, Little Creek, Magnolia, Milford, Smyrna, Viola, Woodside, and Wyoming.
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Milford, DE
"All Day Locksmith was amazing! I got locked out of my house in Milford, DE and they showed up quickly and got me back inside without any damage. Very professional, friendly, and reasonably priced. Highly recommend their locksmith services!"
Milton, DE
"Excellent experience with All Day Locksmith! They rekeyed all the locks in my home and explained everything clearly. I feel much safer now. Honest pricing and great customer service definitely my go-to locksmith in the area."