Sliding door locks in Perth
Locks on glass patio doors and sliding screens, repaired, replaced or added.
Amco repairs and replaces locks on sliding glass patio doors and sliding security screen and flyscreen doors across Perth, Western Australia, and can add extra locks such as a patio bolt. If the door itself is the problem rather than the lock, we’ll tell you straight. The price is agreed before we start.
- Doors
- Glass patio doors and sliding screens
- Work
- Repair, replace or add a lock
- Keys
- Keyed to your existing key where the lock allows
- Price
- Agreed before we start
Sliding door problems
Latch won’t catch
The door closes but the lock doesn’t grab the frame.
Keyed lock stuck
The key won’t turn, or turns but nothing happens.
Extra security
A second lock or patio bolt on a door that only has a latch.
Sliding screen locks
Locks on the security screen in front of the glass.
Sliding door locks, explained
Why a sliding door stops locking
Sliding doors run on rollers, and as they wear the door sits lower in its track. The latch then misses the catch on the frame. Sometimes adjusting the catch is enough; sometimes the lock itself is worn out. We check which it is before replacing anything, and if the door needs work rather than the lock, we’ll say so.
Keyed sliding door locks
Many sliding doors only have a flick latch inside. A keyed lock means you can lock the door from outside and it can’t be opened by lifting or forcing the latch. Where the lock takes a standard cylinder, we can key it to your front door.
Patio bolts and extra locks
A patio bolt fitted at the bottom of the door stops it being slid or lifted open. It’s a simple extra for back doors and a common one for rentals.
Sliding security screens
If there’s a security screen in front of the glass, we do that lock too. See security screen door locks.
Rentals in Western Australia
Since 2019, WA rental homes have to meet minimum security standards. In short: the main entry door needs a deadlock, or a key-lockable security screen door that meets Australian Standard AS 5039; other external doors need a deadlock, patio bolt or compliant screen door; and external windows need locks. Check the full rules on the Consumer Protection WA site. We can bring a rental up to standard in one visit.
Jason windows and doors, or a Gainsborough Trilock: see Jason and Trilock locks.
What customers say
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“I highly recommend Magnus from Amco Locksmiths. He was very quick to respond to my enquiry and was able to see me the next day. He showed up on time, had great communication and was very professional and friendly throughout the process.”
Read on Google →“I recently moved to a new house and wanted to change the locks for security. Magnus arrived on time and worked efficiently to do just that, also cutting more windows keys and rekeying the garage remote. He even oiled the squeaky garage door at no cost! I would use Amco again in a heartbeat.”
Read on Google →“Great communication advising when he would arrive. Quick, friendly service and very knowledgeable. Highly recommended.”
Read on Google →“Very friendly and replies fast! Definitely recommend!!”
Read on Google →“I needed an emergency locksmith today (Friday) and Magnus from Amco came to the rescue. Absolutely pleasant man very friendly and curteous. Explained everything including cost upfront. Completed the job professionally. Will definitely recommend Amco Locksmiths and Magnus anytime.”
Read on Google →Straight answers
Why won’t my sliding door lock?
Usually the door has dropped as its rollers wear, so the latch misses the catch. Sometimes the lock itself is worn. We check which before replacing anything.
Can you fit a keyed lock to a sliding door?
Yes. Many sliding doors only have a flick latch, and a keyed lock lets you lock it from outside.
Can a sliding door lock work on my front door key?
Where the lock takes a standard cylinder, yes.
What is a patio bolt?
A bolt at the bottom of a sliding door that stops it being slid or lifted open. It’s an easy extra lock for back doors.
Do you do sliding security screen and flyscreen doors?
Yes, the locks on sliding screens as well as the glass door behind them.
Is the price agreed first?
Always. After-hours work costs more, and you’ll know the price before we start.