Brighton & Hove · lock change

Handle won't lift, key won't turn? It's the mechanism, not the door. — in Brighton & Hove

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Coverage

Brighton, Hove and surrounding Sussex

Response

15-25 minutes

Region

South East England

Postcodes

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The handle won't lift, the key won't turn, or the door's stuck shut. Nine times out of ten it's a worn cylinder or a failing multi-point gearbox — a repair, not a whole new door.

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A genuine locksmith shows you the failed gearbox or cylinder and quotes the specific part. The bid you accept is the price you pay.

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Areas we cover in Brighton & Hove

City CentreHoveKemptownPreston ParkPortsladeHanoverSeven DialsThe LanesNorth Laine

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UPVC Door Won't Lock or Won't Open in Brighton & Hove — FAQs

  • How quickly can a locksmith reach me in Brighton & Hove?
    Average LockSafe response time in Brighton & Hove is 15-25 minutes thanks to our network covering City Centre, Hove, Kemptown, Preston Park and all surrounding South East England areas.
  • Why won't my UPVC door lock?
    Usually a worn euro-cylinder (key won't turn), a failing multi-point gearbox (handle won't lift or springs back), or a dropped door that's binding against the frame. All three are repairs, not whole-door replacements.
  • How much does it cost to fix a UPVC door lock?
    A cylinder swap is typically £60–£120 fitted, a multi-point gearbox £120–£220 depending on brand, and a realignment often under £90. A locksmith should show you the worn part before quoting a replacement.
  • My handle is getting stiffer — is that a problem?
    Yes — a progressively stiffer handle is a gearbox starting to fail. Get it seen before it jams completely, because forcing it can snap the spindle and turn a cheaper fix into a dearer one.
  • Do I need a whole new door?
    Rarely. The slab and frame seldom fail — it's the hardware inside that wears. Unless the frame is rotten or the slab cracked, a locksmith repair restores full function for far less than a replacement door.

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