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Broken follower in kitchen door
I have an internal door which is shut and when took the door handles off discovered the follower is shattered, how can I get the door open to take out the barrel
Conservatory door lock not working
A lock from a door in my conservatory that leads out into the garden seems to be malfunctioning. The key is turning but it won’t lock. Why is this happening? How do I fix it? If I hire a locksmith, how long might the work take altogether?
Stiff new door lock
Why would my new lock be very stiff to turn with the key it's brand new
Fix broken bedroom door handle, any ideas?
Bedroom door handle wont open, hinge is other side of the door, can't unscrew handle, and door frame covers an inch of the door by the handle on my side of the door so haven't been able to get at the latch either. Any ideas what to do?
Front upvc door lock
I have just changed the handle and lock on my front uPVC door but the door won't lock when closed. I tried repositioning the striking plate but it only lock when I took it off. The lock works when the door is open. Do I need the strike plate? Or do I need to replace it?
Are 5 lever mortice locks a good choice?
Is a five lever mortice lock a good choice for fitting a new door lock? why/why not? And might it depend on the property/type of door I have?
prices for hiring a locksmith in London
How much locksmiths charge per hour and each day in London? Does it vary depending on whether you live in the city, on the edge of the city or in the suburban areas of the general London area? Or on the other hand, are the prices practically the same?
Changing my home's locks to work with one key
I'd like to change all my home's locks to work with one key for convenience but does this have any downsides in terms of security?
How many keys come as standard with a new lock?
When I purchase a replacement lock, how many keys should I receive as standard?
Overcharged lock change
I was charged 800 to drill out and replace front door lock at 10pm it took nearly 3 hours was I over charged how much roughly should it have been
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