Sticky cylinder turned out to be 15 years of dust + lint
Owner thought the cylinder was failing - kept getting harder to turn.
Disassembled, cleaned, replaced 2 worn pins, relubricated with graphite. Total $95, no replacement needed.
Wear repair
(561) 336-6197
Fix sticky, seized, or worn cylinders without full replacement when possible.
Lock repair is the unsung Delray Beach service - we fix more locks than we replace, because most lock problems are mechanical wear that can be corrected with cleaning, lubricant, pin swaps, or strike-plate realignment. Repair is dramatically cheaper than replacement.
Common repair scenarios: (1) the key inserts but won't turn smoothly (pin wear - we swap individual pins), (2) the deadbolt throws partially (latch alignment - we adjust the strike plate), (3) the cylinder feels rough (dust + dirt - we clean + relubricate), (4) the door won't latch unless slammed (door sag - we shim the hinges or move the strike).
Average lock repair visit: $85 - $185 vs replacement at $185 - $325. We diagnose on-site and quote before any work. If repair is not feasible (broken cam, damaged housing, severely corroded), we recommend replacement and credit the diagnosis fee.
Honest, flat-rate pricing quoted before we roll. Service call fee is waived when you book the job.
| Service | When | Typical price | Response |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pin swap / wear repair | Cleaning + worn pins | $85 - $145 | 30 - 45 min |
| Strike-plate realignment | Deadbolt won't throw fully | $65 - $125 | 20 - 30 min |
| Cylinder cleaning + lube | Sticky operation | $65 - $125 | 20 - 30 min |
| Diagnosis + recommendation | On-site assessment only | $45 - $85 | 20 - 30 min |
Owner thought the cylinder was failing - kept getting harder to turn.
Disassembled, cleaned, replaced 2 worn pins, relubricated with graphite. Total $95, no replacement needed.
Wear repairFlorida Statute 489.5185 makes locksmith licensing the homeowner's responsibility to verify. We make verification easy: Palm Beach County locksmith registration on display, $1M liability coverage on file, and an insured + bonded mobile crew that arrives in a marked vehicle.
Every truck carries a working ID badge with our license number. Ask before we touch a lock.
Verify our credentialsLive answer at (561) 336-6197 - 24/7, Palm Beach County licensed, insured + bonded.
Call (561) 336-6197