Mobile Sargent Lock Service
Sargent Locksmith in San Luis Obispo, CA
Call (805) 977-6159 for a Sargent locksmith in San Luis Obispo. We come to you for lockouts, rekeying, repairs, installation and key service, including when all car keys are lost.
- Mobile service comes to you
- Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
- Within 15 minutes inside San Luis Obispo
- At least a 6-month warranty on parts and labor
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Sargent Locksmith Service in San Luis Obispo
Sargent makes commercial door hardware, including locks, exit devices and door closers. You’ll commonly find these products on doors in offices, schools, apartment buildings and other commercial properties. The hardware may be built into the door or work as part of a larger access-control setup.
Different Sargent locks can look similar while using different cylinders, keys or installation preparations. We check the lock and door before recommending rekeying, repair or replacement. For a lock that still works but needs to accept a different set of keys, our lock rekeying service may be an option.
What Happens During a Sargent Locksmith Visit
- Call and describe the problem — Tell us whether the Sargent lock is stuck, damaged, locked out, or needs a key or installation. The door type and any visible product markings help us understand what we’ll be working on.
- We come to your location — We’re a mobile locksmith, so service takes place at your home or business. For work outside San Luis Obispo, towns farther out get the next free locksmith; our service area includes Central Coast towns within 30 miles.
- We inspect the lock before service — We check the lock’s operation, cylinder, door preparation and surrounding hardware to identify what the job requires. Then we carry out the appropriate service, such as rekeying, repair, installation or key work.
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Sargent Hardware You May Have on Your Door
Mortise locks
These locks fit into a pocket cut into the edge of the door and are common on commercial doors. The lock body and cylinder need to be checked to determine the right service.
Cylindrical locks
These locks fit through holes in the door rather than into a mortised pocket. Door thickness, existing holes and the lock’s condition matter when repairing or replacing one.
Exit devices
Often called panic hardware, these devices let people open an exit door by pressing a bar or similar mechanism. A problem may involve the device, its latch or the door alignment.
Door closers
A closer controls how a door shuts after it opens. If the door does not close or latch properly, the closer and the lock may both need inspection.
Electronic access hardware
Sargent products also include electronic locking and access-control hardware. The existing setup and the particular lock determine what service or replacement will fit.
Repair, Rekey or Replace Your Sargent Lock?
Rekey a working lock
Rekeying can make a functioning lock work with a different key without replacing the lock body. It fits situations where you want to change who can use existing keys but the lock itself still operates correctly.
Repair a specific fault
Repair may fit when a lock has a sticking latch, loose hardware or another problem that can be addressed without changing the whole lock. We inspect the lock and door together because misalignment can affect how the hardware works.
Replace the lock or hardware
Replacement may be the better choice when the lock is damaged, worn beyond repair or does not suit the door’s current use. We check the door preparation and surrounding hardware so the new installation matches the opening.
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Sargent locks we work on
Frequently asked questions
Can you rekey a Sargent lock without replacing it?
Often, yes: rekeying can change which keys operate a Sargent lock while leaving its lock body in place. The lock must be in working condition and have a compatible cylinder, so we inspect it before starting.
How do I know whether my Sargent lock needs repair or replacement?
A lock with a fixable operating problem may be a repair candidate, while severe damage or a poor fit for the door may call for replacement. We check the lock, cylinder, latch and door alignment to identify what is causing the issue.
Can I get a Sargent key copy or replacement key?
We provide key services for Sargent locks, and we check the lock and key type before determining the right service. For a Sargent key replacement, tell us whether you have a working key or have lost all keys.
Can you install a Sargent lock on my existing door?
We can assess an existing door for Sargent lock installation. The door’s thickness, holes, edge preparation and existing hardware all affect whether a particular lock will fit.
Can you find a replacement part for an older Sargent lock?
We inspect the lock and its markings, dimensions and condition to identify what part or service it may need. Older hardware can differ from current products, so the exact lock and door details matter before choosing a replacement.
Need Sargent Lock Service in San Luis Obispo?
Call (805) 977-6159 and describe the lock or door problem. We’ll come to you for Sargent lockouts, rekeying, repairs, installation and key service.