Hi guys,
the bolt from my front door lock has stuck in frame (closed position?). The lock still works and the handle turns just the bolt wont retract from the door frame.
Had a locksmith out said it was the spring that was broken would need a new lock £180 or he could spread the door to get access to push the bolt back into the lock as a temp measure for £55.
What did he mean by spread the door? jacking it across to create space to remove the bolt?.
I am only looking to get the door open as i could fit a new lock myself, i have read in previous post about removeing hinge pins. I have uploaded some pics of my door to see if anybody could tell me if that is an option here.
I have access to the inside (where the hinges are) and outside of the door.
Many thanks in advance.
the bolt from my front door lock has stuck in frame (closed position?). The lock still works and the handle turns just the bolt wont retract from the door frame.
Had a locksmith out said it was the spring that was broken would need a new lock £180 or he could spread the door to get access to push the bolt back into the lock as a temp measure for £55.
What did he mean by spread the door? jacking it across to create space to remove the bolt?.
I am only looking to get the door open as i could fit a new lock myself, i have read in previous post about removeing hinge pins. I have uploaded some pics of my door to see if anybody could tell me if that is an option here.
I have access to the inside (where the hinges are) and outside of the door.
Many thanks in advance.