Replacing the lock is required in several cases. Firstly, if you are not sure that the current mechanism installed in the door is able to adequately withstand burglary and physical impact from the outside. Secondly, if the lock begins to act up or is completely broken - unfortunately, malfunctions occur even with locks of trusted brands.
The primary question that the door owner asks is whether to change the lock on his own or contact a service center. Let's consider both options.
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Please note that the main advantages of professional services will be available only if you contact a good specialized service, and not the housing office or a “jack of all trades” neighbor you know.
Always in touch. You can call a specialist not only on the scheduled date and time, but also urgently. This is important if services are required urgently, someone tried to pick the lock, you found yourself at a locked door without keys, and so on.
All tools are available. Often, before installing a new model of locking device, it is necessary to prepare the seat, install additional protection against drilling or knocking out, and so on. The technician will arrive with a full set of tools not only to solve installation problems or emergency opening, but also related work, including plumbing and welding.
Guarantee. After installation work, service specialists, as a rule, provide a guarantee for both components and their services.
You can find out more about how much it costs to replace and install locking devices of different types and for different doors on the New Lock service website: http://newzamok.ru/ustanovka-i-zamena-zamkov-v-moskve.
But what if you do it yourself?
If you are confident in your abilities, you can try installing a lock on the door yourself. To get started, make sure you have an arsenal of tools on hand. If they are not available, find a company that rents tools on a daily or hourly basis.
Select and purchase a lock that suits your security requirements and that suits your door design. Check with the seller to see if you can return the lock if it doesn't fit for one reason or another.
During work, make sure that the decorative part of the door and fittings are not damaged. Try to avoid brute physical force, relying only on professionalism and tools.
If, after weighing all the pros and cons, you have soberly assessed your strengths, you are afraid of making a mistake in buying the wrong lock, you simply do not have the time and energy to look for a tool, remove and install the mechanism - contact the specialists of specialized services. Moreover, their services cost quite moderately.