A century-old mortise lock that sticks, a rim lock missing its skeleton key, an original latch worth saving. King Locksmiths restores historic hardware with insured technicians, period-correct parts, upfront pricing and 25 years across the DMV. Call now or book online.
Original hardware carries the character of a Victorian townhouse or Federal-era farmhouse, and a drill-out or big-box swap destroys it. Professional antique lock restoration keeps the brass, bit key mechanism and mortise case intact while making the door secure.
Licensed, Bonded & Insured and serving Maryland, Washington DC and Northern Virginia for 25 years, King Locksmiths quotes restoration free.
Owners of historic rowhouses, preservation-minded property managers and museum and church facilities trust us to bring period locks back to life without harming original finishes.
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From Georgian rim locks to Art Deco cylinders, King Locksmiths restores original hardware on homes, storefronts and landmarks regionwide. Get a quote today.
Full disassembly, cleaning and spring replacement for original mortise cases.
Surface-mounted box locks rebuilt, keepers realigned, keys cut to fit.
Bit keys hand-cut to match original wards, no key required.
Worn levers, wards and bolts machined or replaced to spec.
Patina protected while grime, paint and corrosion are safely removed.
Discreet modern cylinders added behind original escutcheons for real security.
One wrong hole ruins irreplaceable hardware. Book antique lock restoration with King Locksmiths first; our technicians reach most DMV addresses in 20 to 50 minutes. Call today.
Restoring century-old hardware demands a specialist, not a parts swapper. Here is what sets our restoration work apart across the region.
Our technicians have serviced Corbin, Sargent, Russwin and Yale mechanisms in historic homes and civic buildings across Maryland, DC and Northern Virginia for 25 years. That experience shows which springs fail and when a case is worth saving, so work finishes faster with fewer callbacks.
You receive a written antique lock restoration quote before any tool touches the door, and the free estimate stands unless you change the scope. There are no hidden fees for parts sourcing or travel. What moves the number is simple and explained to you:
A jammed original lock can leave a front door unsecured, so waiting a week is not an option. King Locksmiths dispatches restoration technicians throughout the DMV within 20 to 50 minutes, with same-day slots and no out-of-area call center deciding when you get help.
Licensed, Bonded & Insured means vetted technicians and paperwork your insurer accepts. ALOA and SAVTA membership keeps our methods current, and local awards reflect community trust. As a Leading Door Hardware Brands Supplier, we source period-correct springs, cylinders and escutcheons through authorized channels, never gray-market parts.
Licensed, Bonded & Insured and ALOA-affiliated, King Locksmiths treats every antique lock restoration like the one-of-a-kind job it is. Call us today for a free written quote.
King Locksmith And Doors Inc restores period hardware on residential, commercial and institutional properties across the tri-region area, with door repair and rekeying available when needed. Call us about your building.
Single-family homes, townhomes, condos and rowhouses still swing on hardware installed before World War I. We restore the original mortise or rim lock, cut a skeleton key and, if you wish, fit a concealed modern cylinder so the door meets today’s security standard without losing its face.
Your original hardware can outlast another century with the right hands. Call King Locksmiths for residential antique lock restoration or book a home visit online right now.
Offices in converted warehouses, storefronts with original cast bronze entries, restaurants, medical suites and government facilities need historic hardware that still passes inspection. We rebuild the mechanism, add commercial-grade cylinders and master key compatibility where required, and work around business hours so restoration never closes your doors.
Our technicians restore institutional and commercial hardware around your schedule, not ours. Book antique lock restoration online today and keep every door open for business by tomorrow.
We inspect the case, key and door on site, then quote a fixed price.
Every lever, spring and screw is removed, photographed and cataloged so nothing original goes missing.
Corrosion and paint come off, worn parts are repaired or machined, and a key is fitted.
The lock goes back with the finish protected; you test every function before we leave.
Antique lock restoration is one specialty within a full-service locksmith and door security company. Explore our other services or call for anything your property needs.
King Locksmiths delivers antique lock restoration throughout the DMV, reaching historic properties in every part of the region within a 20 to 50 minute response window.
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Mechanism condition, whether a bit key needs cutting, and finish work. King Locksmiths fixes the price before starting.
Most single locks finish the same day; heavily corroded or multi-door projects may need a short bench visit.
Corbin, Sargent, Russwin, Yale, Reading and unmarked cast iron or brass mechanisms. If it has a case, we can rebuild it.
Yes, across Maryland, Washington DC and Northern Virginia within 20 to 50 minutes. Call now to reserve today’s slot.
Yes. Every technician carries key blanks, springs and cylinder parts sized for period hardware. Schedule online and we arrive ready.