Broward County, FL
Lock Repair in Boca Raton — Sticking, Jammed and Loose Locks Fixed
Keys that stick, deadbolts that will not throw, loose handles and sliding door locks that no longer catch. Joe repairs what can be repaired and tells you honestly when it cannot. Owner-operated across Boca Raton, 9 AM–7 PM, 7 days.
Lock Problems We Fix Most Often
A lock rarely fails without warning. It gets stiff, then awkward, then one day it refuses. Most of these problems are a repair or an adjustment, not a new lock, and we will tell you which before doing anything. These are the calls we get most in Boca Raton:
The key sticks or will not turn
Worn pins, a worn key, or corrosion inside the cylinder. Often the cylinder can be cleaned, re-pinned or replaced on its own while the rest of the lock stays.
The deadbolt will not go all the way
If you have to lift, push or pull the door to lock it, the door has moved and the bolt is hitting the strike. That is an alignment fix, and usually a quick one.
The handle is loose or spins
Set screws back out and spindles wear. Left alone, a loose lever damages the latch behind it. Tightening it properly now avoids a replacement later.
The latch does not catch
The door closes but swings back open, or needs a slam. The latch or strike is worn or out of line, which is common after a door or frame swells in summer humidity.
The sliding door will not lock
Hooks and mortise latches on patio and impact sliders wear and fall out of adjustment. We repair or replace the latch and line it up with the keeper again.
The key snapped in the lock
Do not try pliers or glue. We remove the piece without damaging the cylinder. See broken key extraction, then we fix whatever made the key break.
What We Repair in Boca Raton Homes and Businesses
Deadbolts, knobs and levers
The everyday locks on front, back and garage doors. Cylinders, latches, bolts and strikes repaired or swapped part by part where the brand allows it.
Sliding and patio door locks
Latches, hooks and handles on sliding glass and impact doors, including older units where the exact part has to be matched from a photo.
Multipoint and French door locks
The gearbox inside an impact or French door wears out before the rest of the hardware does. It is ordered to match the door, and replaced without changing the handles.
Mortise locks
Common on condo unit doors along A1A and in older downtown buildings. These are worth repairing, because the lock body is usually better made than anything that would replace it.
Keypad and smart locks
Codes that stopped working, a motor that strains, a lost master code. We reset and reprogram most models. See smart lock installation in Boca Raton.
Storefront and office doors
Cylinders, latches and exit hardware on commercial doors. If your shop door will not lock tonight, read what to do when a storefront door won’t lock and call.
Repair or Replace? How We Decide
Nobody wants to pay for a new lock when the old one only needed twenty minutes of work, and nobody wants to pay twice for a repair that does not last. This is how the decision goes on your doorstep.
Repair it
The lock body is sound and one part has worn or moved: a cylinder, a latch, a strike, a loose handle. This is most of what we see, and it keeps your existing hardware and finish.
Rekey it at the same time
If the lock is healthy but you have lost track of who holds keys, a rekey during the same visit retires every old key for a small extra cost.
Replace it
Salt air has pitted the inside, the lock has been forced, or it is thin builder-grade hardware that has simply worn out. Then a new lock is the cheaper answer over time, and we say so plainly.
One thing worth knowing: a lock that is hard to turn is very often a door problem, not a lock problem. Boca humidity swells doors and frames, hinges sag, and the bolt stops lining up with the hole. We check the door first, because replacing a perfectly good lock on a door that binds fixes nothing.
Before You Call About a Lock Repair in Boca
- Text a photo or a short video. Show the lock from both sides and the edge of the door, and film what happens when you turn the key. It often tells us the fault and the part before we arrive.
- Do not spray oil into it. Household oil gums up the pins and collects grit. If you want to try something first, a dry graphite or PTFE lock lubricant is the only safe choice.
- Do not force the key. A stiff lock is a repair. A key snapped off inside it is a repair plus an extraction.
- Say if the door is impact, French or sliding. Those use hardware matched to the door maker, and the part may need ordering.
- Add us to your gate list. Boca West, Broken Sound, Boca Pointe, Woodfield, St. Andrews, Mission Bay and Loggers’ Run all check visitors in.
We do not publish prices because a repair depends on what has actually failed, and that is not known until the lock is looked at. You get a specific quote on site, free, before any work starts, and the number you agree to is the number on the receipt. Repairs and parts we fit carry a 1-year parts and labor warranty.
Other Boca Raton Locksmith Services
We repair locks across the area, including Delray Beach, Boynton Beach, Deerfield Beach, Highland Beach, Parkland and Coral Springs.
What customers say
"I want to express my gratitude for the exceptional door lock repair service you provided. Your professionalism, expertise, and attention to detail made the entire experience seamless."
"I was out of town when my Airbnb guest called me to say that my lock on my sliding door was broken so I called PBC Lock and my door was fixed the same day for a very reasonable price."
"Joe communicated well, showed up on time, and made sure the job was done right. He repaired the rusted and rotted out door hardware which was over 40 years old and now works like new. Will definitely recommend him."
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can a door lock be repaired, or do I need a new one?
Most can be repaired. If the lock body is sound and one part has worn or shifted, such as the cylinder, the latch or the strike, fixing that part is quicker and cheaper than replacing the lock. We recommend a new lock only when corrosion, forced entry or plain wear means a repair would not last.
Why is my key suddenly hard to turn?
The usual causes are worn pins inside the cylinder, a worn key, corrosion from salt air, or a door that has shifted so the bolt rubs on the strike. Try the lock with the door open. If it turns freely then, the door is the problem and not the lock, and that is an adjustment.
Can you fix a lock today in Boca Raton?
Usually. Common parts for residential deadbolts, knobs, levers and sliding door latches are kept on the van, so most repairs are a same-day appointment during our 9 AM to 7 PM hours, seven days a week. Parts for multipoint and older mortise locks sometimes need ordering.
Do you repair sliding glass door locks?
Yes. Latches, hooks and handles on sliding and impact patio doors are a regular job in Boca Raton. Many use parts specific to the door maker, so a photo of the handle and the edge of the door helps us bring the right one.
My deadbolt only locks if I push the door. Can that be fixed?
Yes, and it is one of the most common repairs we do. The door or frame has moved, so the bolt no longer lines up with the strike. We adjust the strike and the hinges so the bolt throws fully without help. A bolt that is only half thrown is far easier to force.
Should I spray WD-40 into a sticky lock?
No. Household oils attract dust and turn into a paste that makes the lock worse within a few months. A dry lubricant made for locks, graphite or PTFE, is safe to try. If the lock is still stiff afterwards, the cause is wear or alignment and it needs looking at.
Can you repair a keypad or smart lock that stopped working?
Usually, yes. Start with fresh batteries. If codes still fail or the motor strains, the lock may need resetting and reprogramming, or the door may be binding on the bolt. We reset and reprogram most residential and commercial models, including ones we did not install.
Is a lock repair covered by a warranty?
Yes. Repairs and any parts we fit carry 1 year on parts and labor. If the same fault comes back inside that year, we return and put it right.
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