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Describe what the lock is doing — sticking, not latching, key hard to turn, broken key inside. You get an upfront estimate for the likely repair before we dispatch.
KEY COPYORLANDOKEY COPYORLANDOLock repair · Orlando · Conway · Winter Park · Sanford
Deadbolts that stick, strike plates that no longer line up, cylinders that turn without latching — our mobile locksmiths diagnose and repair residential locks on your doorstep. If a repair genuinely isn't viable, we say so before touching a screw, not after.
Key Copy Orlando diagnoses and repairs residential door locks on site — stuck deadbolts, misaligned strike plates, worn cylinders, loose hardware, and damaged keyways. That covers standard deadbolts, smart lock mechanisms, and multi-point systems on French and patio doors. If the lock can be repaired, we repair it; if it needs to be replaced, we explain why and quote a lock change before any work begins.
Lock repair is fixing the mechanical or alignment problem causing a lock to stick, jam, or fail to latch — without replacing the whole unit. Most residential lock problems come down to one of three things: the cylinder pins wearing or gumming up, the strike plate no longer lining up with the bolt because the door or frame shifted, or a broken key fragment lodged inside the cylinder. A locksmith diagnoses which one it is and repairs the specific part, which is almost always cheaper and faster than a full lock change.
Lock repair terms, in plain English — tap a term
Strike misalignment
When the bolt no longer lines up with the hole in the strike plate, usually because the door or frame settled. The lock feels fine but won't latch — a common repair, not a replacement.
Worn cylinder
The rotating core that the key turns. Years of use wear the pins and springs inside, causing the key to stick or the lock to turn without engaging the bolt. Often replaceable without swapping the whole lock.
Broken key extraction
Removing a snapped key fragment from the cylinder with specialized tools so the lock still works afterward. Pliers and tweezers usually push the fragment deeper and damage the pins.
Keyway damage
Wear or debris inside the channel the key slides into, from years of use or a bent key forced in. Cleaning and re-lubricating the keyway often resolves sticking without new hardware.
Latch mechanism
The spring-loaded piece that keeps the door closed without the deadbolt engaged. A weak or sticking latch is a separate repair from the deadbolt itself, and often the actual cause of a door that "won't stay shut."
Not sure if it needs repair or replacement?
Describe what the lock is doing and we'll tell you the cheaper correct fix before quoting.
Ask a locksmithFrom your call to a lock that latches properly — usually one visit, repair first.
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Describe what the lock is doing — sticking, not latching, key hard to turn, broken key inside. You get an upfront estimate for the likely repair before we dispatch.
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The nearest available technician rolls with cylinders, strike plates, and extraction tools stocked for the most common residential repairs.
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We test the lock, the strike alignment, and the key fit to identify the actual mechanical cause — not just the symptom you called in about.
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Most jobs get repaired on the spot — realignment, cylinder swap, or extraction. If replacement genuinely is the cheaper long-term fix, we explain why and quote it before any work begins.
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We cycle the lock several times to confirm the fix holds, hand over a receipt, and flag anything else on the door worth watching.
Six problems we see on Orlando doors every week — most fixed without replacing the lock.
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Usually a worn or dirty cylinder, sometimes a swollen door from humidity. We clean, lubricate, or replace the cylinder without touching the rest of the hardware.
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Classic strike plate misalignment — the frame has shifted slightly and the bolt no longer meets the hole. A 15-minute adjustment, not a new lock.
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A broken key fragment needs extraction tools, not pliers. We remove it without pushing it deeper or scoring the pins, and the lock keeps working.
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The cylinder is spinning free of the bolt mechanism inside — a worn or broken linkage. This is a repair or cylinder swap, and usually not the deadbolt itself failing.
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Batteries, firmware, and humidity all cause smart locks to act up. We diagnose whether it is the mechanism or the electronics before recommending a fix.
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Pried, drilled, or bent hardware from an attempted forced entry usually needs replacement, not repair — we quote it honestly and can rekey the rest of the house same visit.
Lock changeOn-site repair for the hardware brands installed across Orlando homes — Schlage, Kwikset, Yale, Baldwin, Emtek and Medeco.
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Central Florida's heat and humidity are the single biggest driver of lock repair calls we get. Wood and vinyl doors expand in the summer humidity and contract in the drier winter months, so a strike plate that lined up perfectly in January can be a quarter-inch off by July. Metal cylinder components also expand and contract with temperature swings, which is why so many of our calls are exterior doors taking direct afternoon sun in neighborhoods like Conway, Ocoee, and Winter Garden.
Salt air near the coast and heavy summer rain add corrosion to the mix on older hardware, and Orlando's rental turnover means a lot of locks get worn faster than a typical owner-occupied home — more keys in circulation, more daily use. Whatever the cause, most of it is repairable without replacing the lock.
Repair first is not a sales line — it is genuinely the faster, cheaper fix for most of what we see on Orlando doors, and we tell you honestly when it isn't.
Cost depends on what's actually wrong — alignment, cylinder wear, or a broken key — not a flat callout fee. Your exact number is quoted on the phone before we dispatch.
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Strike plate realignment$60–$100
Cylinder repair or replacement$75–$150
Broken key extraction$60–$125
Smart lock diagnosis & repair$90–$175
Multi-point gearbox repair$150–$300
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Straight answers
Repair vs. replace, cost, timing, and what actually causes a sticking or misaligned lock.
Not sure if it can be repaired?
Describe what the lock is doing and we'll give you an honest read before we roll.
Call (407) 255-5714Most repairs run $60–$175 depending on the cause — strike plate realignment is on the low end, cylinder replacement and smart lock diagnosis run higher. We confirm an exact price on the phone before dispatching. See our pricing page for full ranges.
If the hardware itself is intact and the problem is alignment, wear, or a stuck mechanism, repair is almost always cheaper and faster. Replacement makes sense when the housing is cracked, mounting holes are stripped, or the lock has been forced or pried. We diagnose on site and tell you honestly which applies. Our rekey vs. lock change guide covers a related decision.
Yes. Most sticking deadbolts in Orlando's climate are cylinder wear or minor door swelling, both fixable on site with cleaning, lubrication, or a cylinder swap — not a full lock replacement.
Yes, using purpose-built extraction tools that pull the fragment out without pushing it deeper or damaging the pins. Most extractions take 10–20 minutes and the lock is usable again immediately after.
That's almost always a strike plate misalignment — the frame has shifted slightly so the bolt hole no longer lines up. It's a quick on-site adjustment, not a sign the lock itself is failing.
Yes. We diagnose whether the issue is mechanical, electronic, or a firmware/pairing problem, and repair or reconfigure Yale, Schlage Encode, August and Kwikset Halo locks on site.
No. Repair first is our standard approach — if a repair genuinely resolves the problem, that's what we quote. We only recommend replacement when the hardware itself is damaged beyond a reasonable repair.
No. Lock repair service is the same rate 24/7, including late nights, weekends and holidays.
Mobile lock repair across the greater Orlando metro and every city within 50 miles — including Orlando, Winter Park, Kissimmee, Sanford, Conway, Ocoee, Winter Garden and Altamonte Springs.
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"Our front deadbolt had been sticking for months and I assumed we needed a whole new lock. Fifteen minutes and it was the strike plate, not the lock. Saved us the cost of a full replacement."
"Key snapped off in the back door lock right before we needed to leave. He had the fragment out in under ten minutes and the lock still turns smooth. No drilling, no drama."
"Our smart lock kept losing connection and I figured it needed replacing. Turned out to be a firmware issue he fixed on the spot instead of selling us a new one. Honest and fast."
Diagnosed and fixed on site in most cases — repair first, replacement only when it's the honest answer.
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