Lock repairs

LOCK REPAIRS

Restoration and repair of antique vintage locks & keys is a very specialist area of locksmithing, if you need an old lock or key restoring to its original state a locksmith who is an expert with vintage/antique locks will be able to help. Locksmiths don’t only repair new locks, they also work with old vintage & heritage locks & keys, especially those who are master locksmiths approved by the MLA.

Antique Lock Repair & Restoration

Most antique locks will have been handmade, so you will be unable to buy parts, or easily find donor locks so the locksmith will more often than not need to make their own parts. Common vintage locks that can be restored include:

• Church locks
• Heritage Property locks (e.g. listed buildings)
• Padlocks
• Old door locks
• Old Cabinet locks
• Victorian
• Old furniture desk and drawers
• Old safe locks

Some very valuable locks may need some specialised attention.

My Antique Heritage Lock is Broken
If your antique lock is broken, door parts like springs that need replacing are relatively simple jobs for expert locksmiths, but if parts are broken or missing then making parts using machinery like a lathe and hand tools will be necessary. Common heritage lock repair & restoration problems that be fixed are:

• Mechanical problems
• Lock is jammed and not working anymore
• Improving cosmetic look of lock ( i.e rust or corroding )
• Cracks or breaks in the lock
• Part needs replacing

Antique Key Cutting Repair & Restoration
Do you need an antique key cutting or old key repairing and restoring?
Antique keys are a specialist area of key cutting, a locksmith specialising in cutting & repairing old antique keys can help repair, cut and reproduce old keys such as:

• Missing antique keys
• Antique key that won’t work or is damaged
• Old Furniture Key (cabinets/desks/chest drawers)
• Old Church Key
• Skeleton Key
• Heart Key
• Flat / Barrell
• Suitcase / Briefcase Key