Break-in repair
Split jambs, torn strikes and damaged locks put right, and the door secured the same visit.
Book onlineDoor Repair Vancouver: kicked-in frames, hinges, strike plates
Forced frames rebuilt, strikes reinforced and sagging doors realigned, so the lock closes properly again. For houses, strata units, storefronts and offices.
Mobile service & a walk-in shopGreater Vancouver
Shop in Kitsilano
Shop in Kitsilano
Talk to a
real locksmith
1992
Licensed since
BC licence E106677
Break-in repairSticking doorsStrike platesClosers
Bonded, insured and
BC licensed (E106677)
BC licensed (E106677)
- Frame and lock in one visit
- Reinforced strikes
- Commercial doors too
- Quoted on site
- Background-checked technicians
What we repair, door by door.
Book onlineSticking and dragging doors
Hinges, latches and strikes realigned so the door closes and the bolt throws without a shove.
Book onlineFrame reinforcement
Heavy strike plates and 3-inch screws into the stud, where most kicked doors give way.
Book online1992Licensed since
BC licence E106677, bonded and insured.
16Cities served
From Vancouver and the North Shore out to the Fraser Valley.
4People on the team
Managers, locksmiths and an automotive specialist.
1Shop counter
Walk in at our Kitsilano shop, Monday to Friday 8:30 to 5. Mobile service 24/7.
Door repairs we get called for most.
Start a booking
01
"The door was kicked in last night."
We secure the door, rebuild the frame and strike, then replace or rekey the lock.
Break-in repair 02"The deadbolt won't line up."
The door is rehung or the strike moved so the bolt seats fully.
Alignment 03"The door only locks if I lift it."
Loose top hinge screws, usually. Long screws into the stud fix it.
Hinges 04"The closer slams the door."
The closer is adjusted, or replaced if it is leaking oil.
Closers 05"The panic bar won't latch."
The exit device is adjusted or rebuilt so the door latches every time.
Exit devicesDoor repair in Vancouver, from the frame out.
Forced entry and break-in repair
Most forced doors fail at the jamb, not the lock. The kick splits the wood around the strike, and the deadbolt comes away with it. We make the door secure first, then rebuild or reinforce the frame and strike, then replace the lock or rekey it if it survived.
If the police have been, keep the file number. Insurers usually ask for it with the invoice.
Doors that stick, drag or will not latch
A Vancouver winter swells wood doors, and older houses settle, so a door that closed in August drags by November. Most of these are loose hinges or a strike out of line, and we fix them by adjusting the hinge and strike, without planing the door.
Strike plates, frames and reinforcement
A deadbolt is only as strong as the plate it throws into. A reinforced strike with 3-inch screws into the stud is the cheapest real security upgrade on most doors.
Check yours in one minute. Open the door and look at the plate on the frame. Short screws and a thin plate mean a kick will split it. Call us to reinforce it.
Commercial doors, closers and exit hardware
Closers, panic bars, mortise locks, storefront pivots and steel service doors for shops, offices and strata buildings. We fit and adjust the hardware so the door closes, latches and locks on its own. Ask about a commercial account if you look after several buildings.
What a door repair costs
Carpentry is quoted on site, once we see how far the damage runs.
Full price list| Service call, standard hours | $75 |
|---|---|
| Lock change during the repair | $80-$160 |
| Rekey a cylinder that survived | $25-$45 per cylinder |
| Commercial lock change, per door | $80-$380 |
How a job runs, with the price agreed before any work begins.
01
Tell us the job
Call, book online or walk in, and tell us what the lock, key or door needs.
02
Get the price first
We confirm the hardware or keys and give you the price, then book a time that suits you.
03
Done by a licensed locksmith
Installed, cut or programmed, and tested before we leave.
Book a locksmith in Vancouver
Book online in three quick steps, or call the shop and talk to a real locksmith.
604-734-7233- Your detailsYour name and phone. Not sure what you need? Tick phone consultation and we'll call you.
- Service & timePick the service and a time that suits you, or a time for our call.
- ConfirmEmail, address and notes. Add photos, a voice note or a PDF if it helps.
Service across Greater Vancouver, from our Kitsilano shop.
Every Vancouver neighbourhood, from Downtown and Kitsilano to Marpole and UBC, plus the Metro cities out to the Fraser Valley.
Mobile locksmiths across Greater VancouverMobile service 24/7. Walk-in shop in Kitsilano, Monday to Friday 8:30 to 5
Questions, answered.
Still unsure? Call 604-734-7233. A real person picks up.
What does door repair cost in Vancouver?
The carpentry is quoted on site, before we start. Lock parts and labour follow the published rates above.
Is a reinforced strike worth it?
Yes. It is where most forced doors fail, and it costs far less than a new door.
Do you replace the lock too?
Only if it was damaged. If it still works, a rekey is cheaper and just as secure.
Can you fix a door that sticks without planing it?
Usually. Most sticking doors come right with the hinges and strike adjusted.
Do you repair commercial doors?
Yes, including closers, panic bars, pivots and mortise locks.
Need a door repaired? Call us.
Call the shop or book online, send a photo of the door, and we quote before we start.
