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Yes, sounds very a fair price to me. DC Teamlocksmiths

All is now clear. The new picture is showing that the lock bolt is almost fully withdrawn. Put your thumb on the lever post and push the remaining bolt out of the lock case and your key will open it again. A screwdriver in the curtain and turn, would have opened it. But I can not see how you...

I concur. If the lock is in use not daily but say once a month it should be fine. I have only ever heard of a Chubb failing like this on prolonged exposure to salt air and corrosion set in. DC Teamlocksmiths

Just had another thought. Are you sure that the bolt is not already back (unlocked) and the door will not open because the upper roller bolt is not being retracted by the handle. This would make sense of your description of where the key is stopping. If you can slide a very thin piece of...

There are only a certain number of things that can be causing your problem and I think that if your convinced that the bolt is not jammed and the correct key is being used then I (and I do this for a living) would be drilling into the lock case to manipulate the bolt back. JohnDs suggestion of...

Found the other pictures in your album. Chubb 3K75, drab olive green colour. Not battleship gray. I thought perhaps that the lock case cover had become undone and had moved away from the lock case but the curtain (thats the part the key goes in) seems to be OK, but try tapping the lock case...

Ok. Chubb 3K74 or 3K75. Perhaps take the handles off and see if the lock has been drilled open before. If none of the keys have Chubb embossed on them then you do not have original keys. Can you feel any levers lifting when the key is inserted and turned. If the levers are being lifted you...

Any more clues, anything stamped on the key? Picture of keyhole, picture of key. DC Teamlocksmiths

If its leaking oil bin it, but fitting a replacement for £ 15.00 seems to be too cheap. It all depends upon the level of use that the door will get. For a commercial installation such as an entrance door on a block of flats then have a look at the Briton 2003 range. I do not know what oil is...

Poor key duplication. Take it back and complain. Possibly new key cut on the wrong blank. The non working key is not long enough to engage the central cam and turn it. My experience is that at least 25% of duplicated keys never work. DC Teamlocksmiths

I can not find a photo of what I think you have but it may be a case of adjusting the bolt receiver on the frame. You may also be confused if the door needs to be closed before it will lock. There is often an override on the door that needs to be pushed in before you can operate the handle or...

Cheapest option, if sliding door is on the inside would be to lay a piece of wood, may be a broom handle, of the correct size, in the track at the bottom. This would stop anyone one the outside sliding the door open. BUT this is not a permanent solution it will not meet any insurance criteria...

Can you post a picture or a more detailed description of the installation. ie is it full length and have bolts and or hooks. But an immediate solution (and probably cheaper) is to install secondary patio door locks. DC

There are different ways that are used to secure upvc handles. Possibly a small screw underneath. Can you post a photo? DC

I follow what you are doing and do not think it is a matter for open discussion on a public forum. You might have better luck on a dedicated locksmith forum. DC Teamlocksmiths

Do you mean that you just snapped the cylinder and wondered why the handle would not operate the multi point mechanism? Have you done any of this before? DC Teamlocksmiths.

That should have been Baddeley Rose. www.baddeleyrose.co.uk/ have a look at adjustable security keep bars. Its not me, we just fit them. DC Teamlocksmiths.

There are different sizes and finishes for London Bar, narrow stable, large staple and an adjustable one from Bradley Rose. You could ask your local locksmith for a larger staple. When you fit a new backset to a electric release you end up with also sorts of spare staples. DC Teamlocksmiths.

If you paid it was www.callpreventionregistry.co.uk/ I think they charge £ 36.00 to register you with TPS ? As said before TPS and FPS Fax Prevention Service are free. www.fpsonline.org.uk/fps/ We have just had this discussion on another forum regarding receiving unwanted advertising. DC

What I mean is that in most areas there are locksmiths shops and cobblers shops, pick the locksmith before the shoe repairer/key cutter. If you do not have a locksmith close to you try your key cutter. I do not think you need someone to come out to you unless that lock bolt is really jammed. DC...