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Lock repair in Geneva: jammed or seized lock

The key needs more and more force, the bolt catches, the deadbolt won't go all the way: a tired lock always ends up jamming, often on a weekend evening. Our locksmiths free and repair it on site, 24/7 — and only replace what can no longer be saved.

Diagnosis on site, price confirmed before we touch anything. A repairable lock is never billed as a new one.

This call-out
Call-out and opening flat ratefrom CHF 120
Extra hourfrom CHF 99
Emergency surchargefrom CHF 60
Any partsquoted before fitting

What we put back in working order

Seized lock. The key turns badly or in jerks: we strip, clean the mechanism, and apply the right lubricant. Never a universal spray that gums everything up within three weeks.

Bolt that rubs or a door that closes badly. The wood has moved, the strike plate has shifted: we realign it and the door closes without forcing.

Multipoint lock out of adjustment. The top and bottom points no longer engage: we re-tension and fully adjust the rod mechanism.

Broken handle, stuck key, lock roughed up in an attempted break-in. We repair when the structure is sound; otherwise, it's time for securing your entry points.

Repair first, replace only if needed

1

The locksmith opens up and inspects the mechanism, the strike plate and the cylinder. They show you what they find: you see the fault, not just the invoice.

2

If a repair guarantees reliable locking, we repair — it's cheaper and just as safe. The price is agreed with you before we start.

3

If the mechanism is too worn, we explain why and suggest a cylinder replacement or a lock replacement, at the rates in our public price list.

Temperamental lock? Fixed before it jams.
Repair FAQ

Your questions about lock repair

In that case we start with a door opening, damage-free in 9 cases out of 10, then deal with the cause of the jam in the same visit. One trip, one price, announced on the phone before the team sets off.
Oily sprays bring relief for a few days, then bind dust inside the cylinder: the jam comes back, worse. A lock that catches has a mechanical cause — wear, misalignment, a tired pin — that can be corrected, not masked. Forcing the key is even worse: guaranteed breakage.
Yes. Our locksmiths are identifiable employees, not passing subcontractors: if the same fault comes back, we come back. And if a repair doesn't hold up technically, we tell you beforehand, rather than charging for two call-outs.