If The shop's back door only latches if someone slams it.
Then Adjust the closer and realign the strike.
Usually the closer is out of adjustment or the strike has drifted; both are set, not replaced.
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Turnovers, lost keys, a tenant who changed the lock without asking: rental property in Perrys Lane keeps a locksmith busy in predictable ways. We rekey between tenants, keep unit keys organised under one master, fit hardware that survives heavy use, and write up what was done for your records. This page also covers Dorland, Tollgate, Willow Lake, Beachville and Golspie.
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Lockout ServicesLocked out of a home or business, a key snapped in the lock or a lock that has seized: entry with the least damage…
Change or Rekey LocksNew keys for the locks you have, or new locks where the hardware has worn out: rekeying, replacement, deadbolts, smart…
High Security LocksCylinders and deadbolts built to resist picking, bumping and drilling, keys that cannot be copied without…
Commercial LocksLocks for shops, offices and buildings: rekeying at turnover, commercial-grade hardware, exit devices, master key…
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Smart locks, keypads and fobs are only worth fitting to doors in Perrys Lane that are mechanically sound. So we check alignment and the bore first, install the hardware, then sit with you while codes are set and a phone is paired. Every electronic lock we fit keeps a mechanical key as a backup, and you leave knowing how to use both.
Nearby Woodstock, East Zorra-Tavistock, Ingersoll, Norwich, South-West Oxford, Zorra, Bradburn Subdivision and Burgessville
Shop rules
Hardware chosen for winter, fitted with care.
- Plain words. We talk about pins, cylinders and strikes only when it helps you understand. Otherwise it is 'this is why the door sticks and here is what fixes it'.
- Respect for your door. We treat an old wooden door or a new steel one as yours, not as a project. Non-destructive methods come first, and we ask before drilling anything.
- Knowing what you are left with. Before we leave, you will know exactly what changed, how many keys exist and what to keep an eye on. Nothing is left as a mystery.
- Open 24/7, same fees any hour. Ask us what the visit involves.
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Locksmith services · Perrys Lane
A door in Perrys Lane has more parts than most people think: the cylinder, the latch, the deadbolt, the strike, the closer, the hinges and the frame around them all. The services listed here touch every one of those parts, from a straightforward rekey to a full storefront hardware overhaul.
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Vintage Mortise Lock Service, Break-In Damage Lock Repair, Panic & Exit Hardware, Motorcycle & Scooter Keys…
- Home Lockout ServiceYou stepped out to grab the recycling bin and the door swung shut behind you.
- Break-In Damage Lock RepairThe back door looks closed until you touch it.
- Seized & Jammed Lock OpeningThe lock works, but only if you lean on the door with your hip while turning the key.
- Vintage Mortise Lock ServiceAfter a wet summer the entry door sits lower in its frame.
- Mailbox Lock ReplacementThe mail slot on the shop's exterior wall has a small compartment lock that a former employee still has a key to, months after…
- Access Control InstallationSomething went missing from the storeroom over a weekend, and when you ask who was in the building, the honest answer is anyone…
- Panic & Exit HardwareAfter the fit-out, the gym floor now holds more people than the old office space ever did, and the exit door at the back still…
- Car Key ReplacementThe key snapped at the head while you were turning it in a stiff, frosty door lock.
- Motorcycle & Scooter KeysThe key still opens the seat and unlocks the fork, but at the ignition it needs a slow half-turn and a small lift before the…
Which fix fits?
Tap a situation. The answer opens here.
If The fire exit alarm sounds every time staff use that door.
Then Service the exit device and rethink the routine.
Exit alarms are meant to sound; if staff need that door daily, an arrangement that still lets everyone leave freely is found.
If The storefront lock is worn and the key barely catches.
Then Replace the cylinder with a commercial-grade one.
Storefront cylinders take a beating; a heavier grade is built for that traffic.
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- Town
- Perrys Lane, Oxford
- In business
- 18 years
- Hours
- Open 24/7
- Nights, weekends and holidays, same fees
- Phone
- (226) 705-0421
- Visits
- On-site assessment preferred. Request a visit or call.
2021 census: what it means at the door
Every square is one home in a hundred.
- 50 in 100 homes · older homes
- 57 in 100 homes · mixed housing
- About 50% of homes in Woodstock were built in 1980 or earlier, according to the 2021 Census.Where most homes were built decades ago, doors often still carry their original mortise locks and brass knobs. That hardware can usually be cleaned, re-sprung and kept in service, with a modern deadbolt added above it for strength without losing the look.
- Single-detached houses make up about 57% of homes in Woodstock (2021 Census).In a mixed area, a locksmith's advice bends to the building. For a house, the side door and garage entry get attention. For an apartment, the suite door's closer, strike and viewer do. The principle is the same: look at how the door is actually used.
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Is a double-cylinder deadbolt a good idea after a lockout?
A deadbolt keyed on both sides is sometimes suggested for doors with glass beside them, but on a main escape door it means finding a key to get out. A door people use to leave the home should open from the inside without a key or special knowledge, especially in an emergency. A single-cylinder deadbolt with a thumb-turn, paired with a reinforced strike and a proper glass film if needed, keeps both security and a clear way out.
Will my insurer want to see the damage before it is repaired?
Insurers ask policyholders to document the loss, keep damaged property and hold on to receipts, and a securing visit is expected rather than discouraged, because an open door invites more loss. Photograph everything as found, keep the broken hardware in a bag, keep the invoice, and call your insurer as soon as the house is safe. The adjuster can see the old parts and the photos; the door itself need not stay open.
How do I stop this from happening again?
Three habits cover most of it. Lubricate the cylinder with a dry lock product twice a year and keep oils out of it. Check that the door locks with no pressure on it each spring and fall, snugging hinge and strike screws when it starts to drag. Keep a lock de-icer handy and fit a keyhole cover on exposed doors. And act on the first stiff turn, because a lock that still turns is a smaller job than one that has stopped.
Can the lock be made more secure while keeping it original?
Yes, within reason. A later mortise case can take a modern high-security cylinder of the right thread and cam, chosen for its pick resistance; stopping casual key copying is a separate question, answered by fitting a restricted or patented key system alongside it. Longer screws into the strike and a properly seated deadbolt add more than most people expect. For a bit-key lock, the practical gains are a full-throw deadbolt and a good strike; if more is wanted, a separate modern deadbolt above it leaves the original lock untouched.
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