Master Lock Maker and Restorer
D.R. Lock Restoration and Repair are dedicated to providing an exceptional traditional service for the complete restoration and repair of antique, vintage and modern property door and safe locks and keys including vintage and veteran vehicle locks and mechanisms.
We are specialists in the full manufacture of bespoke replacement parts for all old locks and also manufacture complete replacement locks and keys where matching salvage or other replacement solutions are unsuccessful. We also manufacture cut-away display locks for educational purposes in the lock and safe industry and further embellish for the discerning collector.
We specialise in working with private customers, locksmiths and safe engineers in need of parts and repairs along with collectors and antiques dealers etc. Many period listed properties, museums/collections and safe technicians throughout the UK, USA and several other countries are all supported by our services on a regular basis.
Employing specialist skills, techniques and processes lost by modern practices, we are able to skilfully restore and manufacture keys and all component parts for antique and vintage locks and mechanisms along with complete bespoke replacement period correct locks to match. We offer a very high standard of craftsmanship and expertise second to none!
Take a tour through our website to view some of our products and services.
D. R. Lock Restoration and Repair guarantees:
1) All replacement antique and old locks parts made.
2) Expertise and exceptional traditional craftsmanship.
3) Quick efficient turn around*
4) Transparent fair prices.
You can reach us between the hours of 9.00am and 6:00pm
Monday to Saturday GB time on +44 (0)7532299829
(Proprietor: Danny B.A. T.D. Hons. Master Locksmith. Master Lock Maker)
If you experience any difficulty getting through please don't
hesitate to leave a voicemail and we will phone you back ASAP!
Alternatively please use our contact form at any time and we will get back to you (usually within 24 hours). Once we reply to your contact form message you will be able to send us any general photographs for advice, price estimate and turnaround time.
Thank you for considering D.R. Lock Restoration and Repair!
*Note some jobs may take several weeks or months due to bespoke works involved. You would be advised in advance and not kept in the dark during manufacture! Needless to say specialist work can take time.
Everything from restoration and repair of quality locks and keys, to bespoke ornamental metal work and hand-made presentation keys for special occasions.
*We also offer professional polishing and embellishing service for other metal items such as antique Brass, Bronze and Copper. We also carry out special repairs: welding, brazing and soldering
of broken or worn components in Brass, Bronze, Steel, lron etc.
Finest Restoration, Repair and Bespoke Manufacture
Masterpiece 18th century style key made from scratch in Steel using traditional hand tools by Proprietor Danny. Photos taken prior to polishing etc. More detailed photos will follow on completion.
Below: 17th Century Armada Chest major base repairs, mechanism repairs and bespoke duplicate key manufacture
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Church style bridge warded rim door lock Victorian fully refurbished with flat Black paint. Missing latch made specially to suit and replacement keys made. Brass front plate and drop handle polished to a mirror finish.
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Refurbished property rim door locks Victorian and Georgian. Keys made specially and any missing major parts such as latches or bolts made specially to suit the locks. Repairing, restoring and replacement parts manufacture allows the customer to retain their original locks and associated furniture important especially in the case of listed buildings where modification of doors etc for new locks is either unacceptable or not preferred.
Specialist Key Manufacture (Bespoke)
Bespoke manufacture of a hand made ornate Steel pierced and engraved key for a large Brass cased Gibbons rim door lock.
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Bespoke made 8 inch overall length "bridge ward" keys for a large rim door property lock. Traditionally hand made from 3 parts each, brazed up and finished to a high standard. Special slip bit design ensures maximum strength to the key once cut. Heavy duty design and construction.
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Art of the Locksmith
Hand made presentation keys and hand cut and embellished display locks for the collector and educational purposes.
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Hobbs anti-violence lock cutaway and embellished by us. Each lock is skillfully stripped down, cleaned, embellished, cut-away, painted and mounted in our workshops. Our craftsmanship is traditional; we only use hand saws to cutaway locks.
We have over 70 years of experience and expertise in restoring and repairing quality antique locks, safe locks and traditional ornamental metal work. From basic services such as light refurbishment of locks and ornamental metal work, to full major restoration, parts manufacture and repair of prized locks from collections and period property; you can rely on our experience, knowledge and craftsmanship at D.R. Lock Restoration and Repair.
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