Sliding Door and Garage Lock Repair in Milwaukee
Locksmith Milwaukee Now repairs and replaces sliding patio door and garage door locks in Milwaukee and about 30 miles around it: hook latches, patio handles, side garage doors, and T-handle locks. Garage or sliding door lock work starts at $89. We work 24/7, every day of the year. Call or text us with a photo.
Sliding patio door locks
Sliding door lock repair is one of the most common jobs at the back of a house. A sliding door locks with a hook latch set inside the edge of the door. When you push the thumb latch down, the hook swings out and catches a keeper on the frame. Some doors add a keyed handle outside, so the door can be locked and opened from the patio. Most sliding door and garage door lock jobs take 30 to 60 minutes.
The usual problems are a hook that no longer catches, a thumb latch that turns without moving the hook, a handle that broke at the screw posts, and a keyed cylinder that turns hard. We repair the parts that can be repaired and replace the lock or the handle set when they are worn. Sliding door locks come in many sizes, so we measure the lock and the screw holes and bring a match, or order the right part when the door uses one made for its brand.
When the latch misses the keeper
As the rollers under a sliding door wear, the door sinks a little, and the hook starts to hit above or below the keeper. You push the latch down and nothing catches. We adjust the keeper on the frame and, where the door allows it, the roller height, so the hook lands in the keeper again. Then the door locks with one push of the latch.
A second lock for a sliding door
A hook latch holds the door closed, but a second lock adds strength at another point. We install a patio door bolt at the top or the bottom of the door that locks into the frame or the sill with a thumb turn or a key. A bolt at the top also keeps the door from being lifted out of its track. We place it at a height that works for your family.
Garage door locks in Milwaukee
Many Milwaukee homes have a detached garage on the alley, with a side door and an overhead door, and many suburban homes have an attached garage with a door into the house. We work on all three:
- The side door of a garage. A knob lock, a lever, or a deadbolt, often the oldest lock on the property.
- T-handle locks on overhead doors. A cylinder in the outside handle turns bars that lock into the tracks of a manual garage door.
- The door from the garage into the house. Often only a knob lock; a deadbolt installation adds a real bolt.
One key for the house and the garage
Garage locks are often a different brand from the house locks, so the family carries an extra key. We can key the new garage or patio lock to your house key, or rekey the other locks to match, so one key opens them all. Other home services are on our residential locksmith page.
How a garage or sliding door visit goes
- Send photosText us or call with the address, a photo of the door, and a close photo of the lock or the handle.
- Proof of addressA photo ID and a lease, a utility bill, or a deed. A patio or garage door leads into your home, so it gets the same care.
- We repair or replaceWe adjust the keeper and the door, repair the lock, or fit a new lock or handle set.
- Test from both sidesWe lock and unlock the door from inside and outside with every key.
Garage and sliding door lock prices in Milwaukee
| Garage or sliding door lock | from $89 |
|---|---|
| Lock repair | from $79 |
| Lock change | from $99 |
| Deadbolt installation | from $119 |
The starting price covers the work on a standard sliding door lock or garage door lock. A lock or a handle set that has to be ordered, or a door that needs extra work, costs more, and we confirm the price on site before we start.
Cities we serve around Milwaukee
Milwaukee and about 30 miles around it: Milwaukee County, Waukesha County, Ozaukee County, Washington County, and Racine County.
Questions about garage and sliding door locks in Milwaukee
How much does sliding door lock repair cost?
From $89 for a standard sliding door or garage door lock. The final price depends on the lock and the door, and we confirm it on site.
Can you fix a sliding door that will not lock?
Yes. Most of the time the hook misses the keeper, and we adjust the keeper or the door so the latch catches again.
Can you add a lock to a sliding patio door?
Yes. We install a patio door bolt at the top or the bottom of the door, with a thumb turn or a key.
Can you change the T-handle lock on a garage door?
Yes. We replace the T-handle lock on manual overhead doors and can key it to your house key.
Can my garage lock use the same key as my house?
Yes, in most cases. We key the garage lock to your house key or rekey the locks to one key.
How long does a sliding or garage door lock repair take?
Most jobs take 30 to 60 minutes.