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Here at D.R. Lock Restoration and Repair we are experts with Lock Restoration, we provide an exertional traditional service for the complete restoration and repair of antique, vintage, obsolete and prized property door and safe lock and keys. We specialise in the manufacturing of bespoke replacement parts for all old locks and also manufacture cut-away embellished display locks for collectors and for education purposes in the lock and safe industry, we specialise in working with private customers, locksmiths and safe engineers in need of parts and repairs that cannot be carried out. Many periods listed prosperities, museums/collections and safe technicians throughout the UK are all supported by our workmanship and skill set.
We employ specialist skills and techniques lost by modern methods, we are able to skilfully restore and manufacture keys and all component parts for general old locks and locks of historic significance, such as rare and patent examples sought after by museums, collectors and historic listed property owners.
We offer a sympathetic and specialist restoration and repair service for antique locks, rare and prized patent locks and keys, obsolete high security safe locks and property locks and national heritage and private customers.
We offer an in-depth lock restoration service, we specialise in the restoration and repair of antique, rare and prized locks, traditional manufacture of missing components, our repairs are expertly carried out with many years of experience, box of wards keys made traditionally from scratch to the highest standards, we are ornamental metalwork specialists, embellishment specialist, we can also make special one off key blanks, brazing, soldering and welding repairs to drilled and damages locks and more, lathe work such as combination lock dial spindles, ornate key stems and much more. We design bespoke metalwork made to customer specifications, display locks and keys made and sold, presentation keys designed and made for birthdays and special occasions, special tools designed and made, we make keys fitted and made to locks and duplicates cut, we offer the highest standards of craftsmanship guaranteed and we are reasonably priced.
If you would like to use our lock restoration services please don’t hesitate to get in contact with us either by calling Danny the master locksmith on his mobile (07532299829) or by filling out the contact form on our contact page so we can give you a free estimate, on the form please provide as much information as possible when describing your item to allow us to establish an understanding of its condition and the work involved. We look forward to hearing from you.
D. R. Lock Restoration and Repair guarantees:
1) All replacement antique and old locks parts made.
2) Expertise and exceptional traditional craftsmanship.
3) Quick efficient turn around*
4) Transparent fair prices.
You can reach us between the hours of 9.00am and 8:00pm Monday to Saturday GB time on +44 (0)7532299829
(Proprietor: Danny)
If you experience any difficulty getting through please don't hesitate to leave a voicemail and we will phone you back ASAP!
Alternatively please use our contact form at any time and we will get back to you (usually within 24 hours). Once we reply to your contact form message you will be able to send us any general photographs for advice, price estimate and turnaround time.
Thank you for considering D.R. Lock Restoration and Repair!
*Note some jobs may take several weeks due to bespoke works involved. You would be advised in advance and not kept in the dark during manufacture!
Everything from restoration and repair of quality locks and keys, to bespoke ornamental metal work and hand-made presentation keys for special occasions.
*We also offer professional polishing and embellishing service for other metal items such as antique Brass, Bronze and Copper. We also carry out special repairs: welding, brazing and soldering
of broken or worn components in Brass, Bronze, Steel, lron etc.
EXAMPLES OF SERVICES AVAILABLE:
Finest Restoration, Repair and Bespoke Manufacture
Masterpiece 18th century style key made from scratch in Steel using traditional hand tools by proprietor Danny. Photos taken prior to polishing etc. More detailed photos will follow on completion.
Below: 17th Century Armada Chest major base repairs, mechanism repairs and bespoke duplicate key manufacture
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Church style bridge warded rim door lock Victorian fully refurbished with flat Black paint. Missing latch made specially to suit and replacement keys made. Brass front plate and drop handle polished to a mirror finish.
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Refurbished property rim door locks Victorian and Georgian. Keys made specially and any missing major parts such as latches or bolts made specially to suit the locks. Repairing, restoring and replacement parts manufacture allows the customer to retain their original locks and associated furniture important especially in the case of listed buildings where modification of doors etc for new locks is either unacceptable or not preferred.
Specialist key manufacture (Scratch made)
Bespoke manufacture of a hand made ornate Steel pierced and engraved key for a large Brass cased Gibbons rim door lock.
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Bespoke made 8 inch overall length "bridge ward" keys for a large rim door property lock. Traditionally hand made from 3 parts each, brazed up and finished to a high standard. Special slip bit design ensures maximum strength to the key once cut. Heavy duty design and construction.
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The art of the locksmith
Hand made presentation keys and hand cut and embellished display locks for the collector and educational purposes.
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Hobbs anti-violence lock cutaway and embellished by us. Each lock is skillfully stripped down, cleaned, embellished, cut-away, painted and mounted in our workshops. Our craftsmanship is traditional; we only use hand saws to cutaway locks.
We have over 60 years of experience and expertise in restoring and repairing quality antique locks, safe locks and traditional ornamental metal work. From basic services such as light refurbishment of locks and ornamental metal work, to full major restoration, parts manufacture and repair of prized locks from collections and period property; you can rely on our experience, knowledge and craftsmanship at D.R. Lock Restoration and Repair.
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