Common Jobs in Victoria

Victoria has a long and complex history. This is evident in the types of homes in the area. Victorianites are proud of the old heritage homes that speckle this city. Buildings like the Helmcken house , Emily Carr’s house, and the Craigdarroch Castle are famous remnants of an older era in house building. Old homes are very common in the Greater Victoria Area, and with old homes come old locks. One of the most common jobs I get is to repair or replace old locks.

The Helmcken House

Emily Carr’s House

Craigdarroch Castle

Old Door Locks

The most common old lock in Victoria is the Colonial Style Mortise Lock. The Colonial Style Mortise Lock is embedded deep into the door. Replacing this old lock can put leave your door full of holes and feeling flimsy. Often it is easily to repair this old lock, however; replacing the lock can be very difficult.

Colonial-Style Mortise Lock

Old Mortise Lock

Replacing Old Locks

Mr. Locksmith Victoria has the solution to your old lock problem. The Victoria Special replaces your old lock and reinforces the door to be stronger than ever!

The Victoria special includes:

• New deadbolt and handleset
• Wrap-around plate
• Strike plates

The Victoria Special replaces your old lock with a new deadbolt and handleset. A wrap-around plate doubles the strength of your door, and we reinforce the door frame with a strike plate to prevent forced entry.

Before and after Victoria Special

The Victoria Special has a range of price options based on the type of deadbolt and handleset you choose. Call Mr. Locksmith today to find out if the Victoria Special is right for you.

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