Locksmith service for downtown Anaheim, 92805

Downtown Anaheim · 92805

What we see in 92805

Old mortise locks are worth saving

Many historic homes have mortise locks: a box lock set into the edge of the door with a separate handle and key. When they stick, owners often assume the whole set must go. Often it doesn't. The case can be cleaned, springs replaced and a new cylinder fitted, which keeps the original look and the original door intact.

If you want a deadbolt as well, a locksmith can usually place one above the mortise lock without cutting into decorative plates. Ask about finishes on the call so the right hardware comes along.

Shops and restaurants downtown

Small businesses near Center Street turn staff over often. A rekey after someone leaves is the quiet fix. Glass storefront doors with narrow stiles need slim cylinders, so mention the door type when you call.

Common jobs in 92805

• Mortise lock repair. Cleaning, spring replacement and new cylinders for old box locks.
• Added deadbolt. A deadbolt fitted alongside vintage hardware without replacing it.
• Storefront cylinders. Narrow-stile glass doors rekeyed or fitted with new cylinders.
• Key cutting. Duplicates cut for older keyways when blanks are still made.

Small businesses in older buildings

Many downtown shops occupy buildings older than the locks on them, with doors that have been re-hung and re-drilled several times. That leaves odd holes, loose strikes and frames that flex. Before buying an expensive lock, have the door and frame checked. Sometimes the fix is a new strike, longer screws or a shim, and the existing lock is fine. Describe the door on the phone and ask what to expect.