Service Highlights
- Track and wheel repair
- Lock replacement and rekey
- Bent bars straightened where possible
- Adjustment
- Replacement parts
Side-folding grilles are common on older shops and some residential openings. Tracks and locks are the usual failure points.
Who calls us about this
- The grille won’t close.
- The lock is stuck.
- A key was lost.
- A track was bent by impact.
How the visit goes
- We inspect the tracks, wheels, bars and lock.
- We explain what is worn or bent and the options.
- We repair or replace the parts that need it.
- We test opening, closing and locking several times.
What we look at
- Track and wheels
- Lock
- Bent bars
- Mounting
What affects the price
Parts and time.
Before you call
Send photos of the grille and the lock.
Good to know
Side-folding and scissor grilles slide along a track and lock at the end of their travel. Most faults come from a bent track, worn wheels or a lock that has seized. A grille that will not close is a security gap at night, so it is worth fixing quickly. If the frame is badly bent, replacement may be more economical than repair.
When this is not the right fix
Heavy damage to the frame may require replacement.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does my grille jam?
Usually a bent track, worn wheels or grit in the channel.
Can you replace a lost key?
Yes, by rekeying or replacing the lock, once you show that the grille is yours.
Should I repair or replace it?
If the frame is sound, repair is usually cheaper. We tell you which makes sense.