Lock Repair in Seattle — Jacobson Locksmith

Lock Repair & Door Lock Repair in Seattle

Q: Can a lock be repaired, or does it need replacing?

Many locks can be repaired. Sticking keys, loose handles and bolts that drag are often fixed by cleaning and re-pinning the cylinder or adjusting the strike. If the lock is badly worn, damaged in a break-in or a low-grade product, replacement is the better value, and we explain why before doing anything.

Q: Why is my deadbolt hard to lock?

Usually the door has shifted so the bolt no longer lines up with the strike hole, often after seasonal swelling or settling. We realign the strike or adjust the hardware so the bolt throws fully without pushing on the door.

Q: Why does my key stick in the lock?

Common causes are a worn key, grime inside the cylinder or worn pins. Avoid household oil sprays, which attract dirt over time. A locksmith can clean the cylinder, cut a fresh key from code and re-pin it if needed.

Q: Do you repair commercial door locks?

Yes. We repair lever locks, mortise locks, panic bars and door closers on storefronts and offices, and can rekey them during the same visit.

Q: Is there lock repair near me, or should I just buy a new lock?

Call first. Many problems, like a key that sticks or a bolt that drags, are fixed with a cylinder service or a strike adjustment on site anywhere in Seattle. If the lock is worn out or low quality, we tell you honestly and can replace it in the same visit.

Key sticks, bolt drags or the handle spins? Many lock problems can be repaired on site for less than a new lock. We diagnose it, fix it and test it before we leave. Call (206) 590-7999, 24/7.

A sticking key, a deadbolt that will not throw or a handle that spins loose all need lock repair, not always a new lock. Jacobson Locksmith handles door lock repair and deadbolt repair for Seattle homes and businesses, fixing worn cylinders, misaligned strikes and broken latches on site. If you are searching for lock repair near me, our mobile locksmiths bring the parts to your door.

Most lock trouble builds slowly: a key that needs jiggling, a deadbolt you have to push the door to lock, a lever that droops. In Seattle's damp climate, cylinders collect grime and doors swell and settle through the seasons, which pulls the bolt out of line with the strike. Left alone, a sticking lock can snap a key or fail with you on the wrong side of the door.

Our locksmiths repair residential and commercial locks of every common brand. We clean and re-pin worn cylinders, realign or replace strike plates, fix loose and drooping handles, replace broken springs and latches, and repair deadbolts that bind. If a lock is past saving, or is a low-grade lock we would not trust on an exterior door, we tell you and can install a stronger one the same visit. The BHMA grading system, where Grade 1 is the strongest, is a good guide when choosing a replacement.

What’s included:

Diagnosis of sticking, binding or spinning locks
Cylinder cleaning, lubrication and re-pinning
Strike plate alignment and reinforcement
Loose or drooping handle and lever repair
Deadbolt repair when the bolt drags or will not throw
Broken key extraction
An honest repair-or-replace recommendation

All of our locksmiths are licensed, bonded and insured for your peace of mind. Every job is quoted on the phone before we dispatch.

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