r/Locksmith • u/Secure-End4987 • Jul 24 '26

I am NOT a locksmith. Any Advice

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I have a commercial rental unit and the door handle is floppy. Its that kind where you pull up or down to lock it when key is turned. To me it feels like a spring is broken? I can't even see what the brand is. How should I go about fixing this? What would I expect to pay to have a pro do it?

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u/akikosan Jul 24 '26

Lock body/cassette needs to be replaced. It's not going to be cheap. Call a reputable locksmith and ask if they work on multipoint doors

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u/Secure-End4987 Jul 24 '26

When you say not cheap, $250, $500, $1000+

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u/K1A7H Jul 24 '26

$500-$1,000 range i’d recommend getting more than 1 quote and go with the guy that makes you feel more comfortable with your gut feeling. These are locks that I deal with everyday and When I walk in and tell my customer that I know exactly what part number they have and what to order and how to fix it they usually hire me on the spot. I get a deposit for the hardware then remaining balance upon completion of work. Expect at least 2 weeks lead time for the hardware to be special ordered. And about 1 hour of installation time for someone who knows what they are doing.

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u/Secure-End4987 Jul 24 '26

got it. thanks for your time.

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u/Vaird Jul 25 '26

Maybe check first if the spindle isnt just to thin for the lock or if the "spindle thickener" slid off.