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Jammed or slammed door: opening and repair
In Gland, a locksmith available 24/7 comes out for a slammed door, a door locked with no spare key at hand, a stuck lock or a cylinder that no longer turns. Every emergency call-out begins with a quick on-site diagnosis: condition of the door, type of lock, presence of a multipoint lock. This initial assessment determines the least invasive opening technique.
In most cases, the door is opened without damage: the latch bolt of a slammed door is released by non-destructive opening, and a key broken in the lock is extracted with specialised tools. If the cylinder is seized or the deadbolt is engaged, drilling remains possible, but it is only carried out with your consent and is followed by the immediate replacement of the barrel.
Lock repair is also part of the call-out: a strike plate to adjust, a door that no longer closes after the hinges have sagged, a multipoint mechanism whose rods catch. After an attempted break-in, the locksmith assesses the damage to the forced door, provides temporary securing if the lock is no longer reliable and prepares the permanent repair.
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New lock, new cylinder, new keys
A move, a lost set of keys or a key entrusted to someone who is no longer entitled to it all justify a lock change. When the mechanism is in good condition, replacing the cylinder is often enough: the job is quick, clean and makes all the old keys unusable. We carry out this barrel replacement in Gland for tenants, owners and property managers.
Complete lock replacement is required when the lock case is broken, the bolt no longer fully extends or an old lock can no longer accept a modern cylinder. The locksmith then chooses a mortice or surface-mounted lock with identical dimensions (centre distance, faceplate and spindle position) or, if the door allows it, a 3-point or 5-point lock that spreads the locking.
For an exposed entrance door, upgrading to a high-security cylinder makes a real difference: a protected key profile, controlled key duplication and resistance to picking, drilling and extraction. Jointly owned buildings and companies can also group several accesses on a single key with a master key system, while reserving sensitive rooms for authorised people only.
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Entrance doors, apartment doors and door reinforcement
Replacing an ageing entrance door, securing an apartment entrance door, fitting a metal door for a cellar or a technical room: door sales and installation cover very different needs. For a project in Gland, the locksmith measures the existing frame and recommends a suitable model, in wood, steel or aluminium, standard or made to measure.
An armoured door draws its strength from the assembly it forms with its frame. The door set is delivered with its frame, hinges and multipoint lock already assembled, which ensures perfectly aligned locking points. During installation, the frame is firmly fixed into the masonry, then the leaf is adjusted to close effortlessly and without play.
If the current door can be kept, door reinforcement is a more economical solution: armour plating of the leaf, anti-pry angles, a reinforced strike plate and a hinge-side anti-lift bar. For apartment buildings and offices, a fire door, an adjustable door closer or a secure service door complete the equipment according to the use of the premises and daily traffic.
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Safes and strong cabinets for individuals and businesses
Keeping jewellery, watches, cash or identity documents at home calls for a security safe suited to the volume and value of the items. We handle safe sales in Gland for private customers as well as for shops and offices: built-in safe, floor safe, strong cabinet for archives or armoured cabinet for valuable equipment.
A safe only fulfils its purpose if it is correctly fixed. Installation covers the positioning and anchoring of the safe into a load-bearing support (concrete slab or masonry wall), with fixings sized for its weight. For a wall safe, the sealing is done directly in the masonry, making removal practically impossible.
The locking system is chosen according to habits: an electronic code safe for quick access, a biometric safe for personal use, a mechanical key lock for battery-free reliability. A fire-resistant safe protects papers from fire, while a gun cabinet or a key cabinet meets the needs of shooters and businesses. Code changes and safe opening complete the service.
