Non-destructive entry first, always - and we re-key Schlage, Kwikset, and Baldwin locks on the spot while you watch
You get a price before we start. It does not change when we arrive. No surprises.
Door Lock Repair Across the United States
Door lock repair is the fastest way to get a failing lock working again without paying for new hardware you may not need. At Loxley Locksmith & Security, you get a written price before any work starts, and that price is what you pay. No figure that changes at the door. We’ve been doing it this way since 2007, as the residential and commercial locksmith branch of the Kingswell family of companies. Every technician who arrives is background-checked, uniformed, and held to one written standard. If a key sticks, a latch won’t catch, or a knob spins freely, call (682) 281-8985. A live person answers 24/7, and we’ll tell you what the fix involves and what it costs before anyone gets in a truck.
Broken Key Extractor
Broken Key Extractor work is what we do when half a key is stuck in the cylinder and the other half is in your hand. Extraction usually runs $75 to $140 depending on how deep the piece sits and whether the cylinder is damaged. Loxley Locksmith & Security technicians carry thin-profile extractor tools sized for Schlage, Kwikset, Yale, Baldwin, Medeco, and Mul-T-Lock keyways, so most broken keys come out in one visit without drilling.
Why keys snap in the first place
A key rarely breaks without a reason. A worn cylinder, a bent copy cut from a copy, or a lock that has been dragging for months all put extra torque on the blade. If we pull the broken piece and find the cylinder pins are gummed or chewed, we tell you, because the next key will snap too.
After the piece is out
Once the fragment is free, we cut a fresh key from the cylinder itself, not from the broken original. We test it, check the pins, and offer a rekey if you’d like every older copy retired the same day. You’ll have the price in writing first.
Sliding Door Lock Repair
Sliding Door Lock Repair covers bent latches, stripped handle sets, broken foot locks, and worn rollers that let the door sag until the bolt misses its receiver. Most sliding door lock repairs run $90 to $180, depending on whether the lock hardware alone is failing or the track and rollers need adjusting too. We stock replacement latches and handle sets for the major sliding door brands, and most jobs finish in a single visit.
Check the rollers before the lock
When a slider won’t lock, the latch usually gets blamed first. In practice the door has dropped a fraction of an inch and the hook no longer lines up. Our technician sets the door height, then repairs or replaces the lock so it stays aligned.
Adding a secondary lock
A flip latch alone is easy to defeat with a hard push. We can add a pin lock, foot bolt, or auxiliary deadbolt to anchor the door to the frame. Each option is priced in writing before we start.
Deadbolt Repair
Deadbolt Repair fixes the lock that guards your exterior doors: a bolt that drags, a thumb turn that spins loose, a key that turns but won’t fully throw the bolt. Typical deadbolt repair runs $85 to $165. A deadbolt that only half engages gives you a false sense of security, because the door looks locked and isn’t.
Misaligned strike plates
Houses settle and hinges wear. When the bolt no longer lands in the hole, we adjust the strike plate, chisel the mortise if needed, and use long hardened screws that reach the wall stud. That small change also helps the door hold up against a hard kick.
When the deadbolt itself is worn
If the cylinder is too worn to hold tolerances, we say so and show you the numbers. A new deadbolt installation is sometimes cheaper than a third repair, and we’ll price both options so you can choose.
Patio Door Lock Repair
Patio Door Lock Repair applies to hinged French doors and swinging patio doors as well as sliders, and the failures are different. Multi-point locks stop engaging, handle sets crack in cold weather, and long rods inside the door slip out of their guides. Repairs usually run $95 to $190 because many patio doors use specialty hardware.
Multi-point lock problems
A multi-point lock throws bolts at the top, middle, and bottom of the door at once. If one point jams, the handle gets stiff and the door can’t seat. We trace the rod, free the binding point, lubricate with a dry lubricant that doesn’t attract dust, and replace any bent linkage.
Weather and use take a toll
Patio doors get slammed, left open, and baked in sun. We check the weatherstripping and threshold while we’re there, since a door that swells in humid weather will keep fighting its own lock.
Door Lock Latch Repair
Door Lock Latch Repair solves the problem where the key works and the knob turns, but the door won’t stay shut or won’t open. The latch is the spring-loaded tongue that holds the door in its frame. When it sticks, weakens, or jams against a misaligned strike, you end up pulling the door tight or pushing your shoulder into it. Latch repair usually runs $80 to $150.
Sticking and slow latches
Dirt, old paint, and dried lubricant clog the latch bolt. We remove the hardware, clean it, replace the spring if it has gone weak, and check that the latch retracts fully with the knob.
Latches that don’t line up
If the latch hits the edge of the strike plate, we fix the frame side instead of filing the latch. That keeps the repair lasting, and if you’d rather start fresh, we can quote changing the door locks on the same visit.
Door Knob Lock Repair
Door Knob Lock Repair covers the push-button and key-in-knob locks found on bedrooms, bathrooms, and older entry doors. A knob that spins without engaging, a button that won’t pop, or a key cylinder that grinds are all common. Most knob lock repairs run $70 to $130. Because these locks are built lighter than deadbolts, we tell you honestly when a repair is worthwhile.
Spinning and loose knobs
A knob that turns freely usually has a broken spindle, a stripped set screw, or a loose mounting plate. We replace the failed part with a factory component and tighten the assembly to spec.
Repair or move up in grade
On an exterior door, a knob lock alone is not much protection. If yours is the only lock, we’ll price a repair next to a new lock installation with a proper deadbolt added above it, and you decide.
Brands We Repair
Loxley Locksmith & Security technicians stock internal parts and replacement components for Schlage, Kwikset, and Yale, plus Baldwin and Sargent for homes with higher-end or older hardware. We can tell you whether a 30-year-old mortise lock is worth rebuilding, and we’ll give you that answer in plain language.
We also service high-security cylinders from Medeco and Mul-T-Lock. Those use restricted keyways and patented key control, so we work from authorized blanks and don’t send you back to the original installer.
Signs You Need Door Lock Repair Now
- Your key turns hard or sticks. A key that fights you means worn pins, debris, or a bent blade. Keep forcing it and it will snap inside the lock. Bring it in before that happens.
- The deadbolt doesn’t fully throw. You may believe the door is locked when only the latch is holding it. A technician checks the strike and bolt travel in one visit.
- The knob or handle is loose or spins freely. This is usually a broken spindle or loose mounting screws. The door won’t hold, and forcing it causes more damage.
- The door won’t latch without a hard pull. The frame has probably shifted. We fix the alignment so the lock closes the way it should.
- You’ve had a break-in or an attempt. A bent strike plate or cracked jamb can hide behind an intact-looking lock. We look at the door as a system and give you a written scope of the work.
Our Process, Step by Step
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Call us, or check the home page for service details. A live person answers at (682) 281-8985. You describe what the lock is doing, and we ask a few questions about the door and the brand. No phone tree.
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We give you a written price before the work starts. It covers the service call, labor, and parts. If the job changes, we tell you before the price changes. This is the Kingswell Way, and it has been our rule since day one.
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A uniformed, background-checked technician arrives in the quoted window. They show identification, look at the lock, and confirm the price before touching anything.
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The repair is done on-site, with you watching if you want. Most door lock repairs take under an hour. We test the lock with you, hand over the keys, and leave the area clean.
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If the repair fails within 365 days, we come back free. You don’t need to find the paperwork or argue with a call center. You call, we return, we fix it. That is the Done Right Promise.
How Much Does Door Lock Repair Cost?
Door lock repair in the U.S. generally runs $70 to $190 depending on the problem. A knob lock repair is usually $70 to $130, latch repair $80 to $150, deadbolt repair $85 to $165, sliding door lock repair $90 to $180, and patio door lock repair $95 to $190. Broken key extraction runs $75 to $140. These are honest ranges based on what we charge across the country, and the phone quote matches the invoice.
Several things move the price: the brand and grade of the hardware, whether the strike or frame needs work, whether parts are in stock, and how far the technician travels. You avoid overpaying by getting the price in writing before dispatch. Every Loxley estimate includes the trip, labor, parts, and the written guarantee. Estimates are free, so call (682) 281-8985 and ask for your number.
Where We Work
Loxley Locksmith & Security serves homeowners and businesses across the United States through local crews held to the same written Kingswell standard. Each location is independently owned and operated, so you get a locksmith who knows the area but works under one national rulebook: price agreed before the work starts, arrival window kept, job site left clean, and every repair backed by a written guarantee. Wherever you’re calling from, a live person answers.
Frequently Asked Questions About Door Lock Repair
Most door lock repairs run $70 to $190, depending on the lock type and the failed part. Every quote from Loxley Locksmith & Security is written before work starts, and the phone price is the invoice price. Call (682) 281-8985 for a free estimate.
Repair when the cylinder is sound and the problem is a worn part, a bad alignment, or a loose fitting. Replace when the cylinder is too worn to hold a rekey or the housing is cracked. We show you both prices and let the numbers decide.
Most repairs are done in 30 to 60 minutes on-site. Broken key extraction is often faster, and patio doors with multi-point hardware can take a little longer. We give you a real arrival window when you call.
Yes. In most repairs your existing keys keep working, because we replace the worn part and leave the keying alone. If you’d like to retire old keys, we can rekey the same cylinder on the same visit.
Every repair carries our 365-Day Done Right Promise. If the work fails inside a year, we come back and fix it at no charge, parts and labor included. It is written on every invoice.
Schedule Your Door Lock Repair Today
If your lock is sticking, slipping, or not locking at all, call (682) 281-8985. We’ll give you a written price before anyone is dispatched, a real arrival window, and a written guarantee on the work. A live person answers 24/7, and the estimate is free. Just a straight answer and a locksmith who shows up.
Written by Sam Rourke, Owner at Loxley Locksmith & Security, serving homeowners and businesses since 2007.