Quick answer
Repair it if the fault is alignment, a broken key or a single worn part. Replace it if keys are missing, the lock is old or insecure, or it doesn't meet your insurer's standard.
Usually worth repairing
A door that's dropped so the bolt doesn't line up, a snapped key, a broken spring or a failed gearbox on a uPVC door can often be fixed for less than replacement.
Usually worth replacing
Lost or stolen keys, locks without a British Standard mark when your insurer requires one, basic euro cylinders vulnerable to snapping, and locks that have been forced.
Related services
- Lock Repair — Sticking, jammed or broken locks repaired properly.
- Lock Replacement — Worn, broken or insecure locks replaced with British Standard models.
- Door Lock Repair — Front, back and internal door locks that won't lock or latch.