Lock Replacement in Roodepoort
There comes a point where repairing a lock no longer makes sense. The keys are out there somewhere, burglars have had a go at it, or it's simply worn out. We supply and fit replacement locks and cylinders at Roodepoort homes and businesses. Being a mobile locksmith, we do the fitting at your door and test the new lock with the door shut before we leave.
- 24/7Every day, nights included
- R250Call-out fee
- On sitePrice agreed before work
- EFT · Cash · CardWays to pay
When a new lock is the answer
- You can't account for every key. You've bought or moved into a house, a tenant or employee has left, or a bag with your keys was stolen.
- Burglars got at it, whether or not they got in.
- It's worn beyond sensible repair, or the parts aren't made any more.
- You want something stronger, for example an anti-snap cylinder on an outside door.
Not sure whether to replace a lock or just a cylinder after losing keys? Our guide on lost keys: rekey or replace sets out the options.
Fitting a lock to the door you already have
A replacement has to match the door, not the other way round. Before quoting, the technician measures and checks the lock type, the backset and case size of a mortice lock, the length and profile of a euro cylinder, how thick the door is, what it's made of, and the direction it swings. A lock that's "almost right" means extra chiselling, a weaker door edge and a bolt that doesn't sit properly, so we'd rather get it right first time.
On doors with a euro cylinder, often only the cylinder needs to change. That makes old keys useless without replacing the whole lock body, which saves time and money.
Choosing a security level
Not every door needs the strongest lock on the market. A standard lever lock such as the Union range made in Roodepoort, or a Yale lockset, is fine for many doors. For outside doors with cylinders, an anti-snap cylinder is often a worthwhile upgrade: see euro cylinders and anti-snap upgrades for Roodepoort homes. High-security cylinders from makers like Mul-T-Lock or CISA cost more, and some use restricted keys that the supplier only releases to the registered owner. If your insurer sets a minimum lock standard, check it before you choose.
Our guide to deadlocks, nightlatches and mortice locks explains the main lock types you're choosing between.
About the keys
Each new lock includes the keys its maker puts in the box. We don't offer key cutting or key duplication, so if several people need keys, factor that in when choosing. Restricted-key brands order extra keys through their own channels.
Tenants, landlords and bodies corporate
Renting? Most leases say whether you can change a lock and whether the landlord must have a key. In a sectional-title complex, the body corporate may decide what goes on front doors and will usually control the shared gates. Read lock changes between tenants for the details, and see our commercial service for business premises.
Price
R250 call-out fee. The technician assesses the job on site and gives you the price before any work starts. Nothing is done until you agree. The total depends on the lock or cylinder you pick, how many are being changed, and any chiselling or adjusting the door needs. EFT, cash or card are all fine.
Lock brands we work on
These are the lock and security-gate brands you'll find on most Roodepoort doors and gates, sold by Builders, Cashbuild, Leroy Merlin and locksmith suppliers across Gauteng. If yours isn't listed, send us a photo.
- UnionMortice locksets, cylinders, gate locks
- YaleLocksets, padlocks, smart locks
- TrellidorSecurity-gate locks
- CISACylinders, gate and door locks
- Mul-T-LockHigh-security cylinders, padlocks
- dormakabaCommercial locks and key systems
- ABUSPadlocks
- Master LockPadlocks
Brand names belong to their owners and are used only to describe what we work on. We're not an agent of, or endorsed by, these manufacturers.
Where this service is available
We provide lock replacement as part of our mobile locksmith service across Roodepoort. Areas we're often asked about include:
Questions customers ask
Can one key open all my new locks?
Sometimes, depending on the brand and whether keyed-alike locks are available in the type your doors need. Ask the technician when they quote.
I've already bought a lock. Will you fit it?
Send us the make and model first. If it won't suit your door, we'd rather tell you before we drive out.
Do I need to change every lock after losing my keys?
Only the locks those keys open. If an outside door and a gate share the lost keys, those are the priority.
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Request lock replacement
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