Service Highlights
- Padlock removal when the key is lost
- Weather-rated padlocks
- Keyed-alike sets
- Hasp installation
- Gate and shed hardware
Padlocks fail because of weather, cheap materials and lost keys. Choosing the right model and hasp makes a big difference outside.
Who calls us about this
- A key is lost.
- A padlock is rusted shut.
- A gate needs securing.
- You have several padlocks and want one key.
How the visit goes
- We confirm the lock is yours.
- We remove the old padlock or fit the new one and its hasp.
- We test it in the conditions it will face.
- We give you advice on maintenance and spare keys.
What we look at
- Weather rating
- Shackle length and thickness
- Hasp strength and mounting
- Whether to key several alike
What affects the price
The padlock chosen, the hasp and the difficulty of removal.
Before you call
Tell us where the padlock is and how many you need.
Good to know
Cheap padlocks corrode and fail in a season, especially outdoors. A weather-rated padlock with a short, hardened shackle is a better buy, and a hasp that is through-bolted is as important as the lock. For several padlocks, a keyed-alike set means one key. We will not remove a padlock unless you can show it belongs to you.
When this is not the right fix
We will not remove a padlock if we cannot confirm it belongs to you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you remove a padlock without the key?
Yes, once you show that the lock is yours. Some hardened padlocks take longer than others.
What kind of padlock is best outdoors?
A weather-rated body with a short or shrouded shackle. Cheap padlocks corrode and fail in winter.
What does keyed-alike mean?
A set of padlocks that all open with the same key, so you carry one instead of several.