Change the Lock for Someone Who Lives in Cupernham, Romsey

Change The Lock - A few weeks ago, I went to a modern semi-detached house in Cupernham, Romsey. The homeowner had been having trouble with her front door lock for a while. The key had been sticking off and on, but she thought it would fix itself, like most people do. That night after work, she called me because the key wouldn't turn at all.

Looking into the problem

I could tell right away that the inside of the cylinder was worn out. The latch wasn't lined up right with the strike plate, which was putting extra stress on the mechanism. I see this a lot in Romsey homes, especially those with uPVC doors that get a lot of use and wear over time. A door that locks easily and one that jams without warning can be off by just a few degrees.

Installing a new lock that won't snap

I put in a new British Standard (BS3621) anti-snap cylinder after checking the hinges and making sure the keeps were in the right place. The customer decided to buy a model that is safer and can handle snapping and drilling better. These are important things for any homeowner who wants to make their home safer.

Changing the lock took less than an hour, and the results were immediate. It was easy to close the door, and the lock made a clean, solid click when it turned. I told her a few things to do to keep it working before I left. The most important thing is to stay away from sprays that contain oil and use graphite instead to keep the pins moving smoothly.

A Safe Home and a Good Outcome

The customer was very happy that her front door was working again. She said that she didn't know how much the old lock had been hurting her confidence in the house until it was fixed. I love this job because I can quickly and reliably change locks to make people in Romsey, from Cupernham to North Baddesley, feel safe in their homes again.

If your lock is hard to open or doesn't work right, or if you want to make your home safer, I'm always happy to help. I offer locksmith services in all of Romsey and the nearby villages without charging extra. You can count on me to do a good job.