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Locksmith - fix lock on apartment Post Box?

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  • 09-07-2014 10:55pm
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    Redkilkenny
    Registered Users Posts: 77 ✭✭


    Hi there,
    Can anyone recommend a locksmith to fix the lock on an apartment Post Box and an idea of what price it would be? Based in Dublin 1.
    I'd be grateful for any advice.
    Thanks in advance:-)
    Redkilkenny


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    Lovely Bloke
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14,748 ✭✭✭✭Lovely Bloke


    Locksmiths aren't cheap - you're looking anything between 60-120 for a call out and work.

    We had one to the house last Saturday to remove a broken key from a PVC door lock and it was 75.

    www.locksmithdublin.ie


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    Mech1
    Registered Users Posts: 5,099 ✭✭✭Mech1


    post a picture of your postbox

    Chances are its a cheap lock in it.

    Easier to replace than repair.


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    whiskeyman
    Registered Users Posts: 12,564 ✭✭✭✭whiskeyman


    Do you have a management company or caretaker for the apartment block?
    I'd ask them first. It may be covered as basic maintenance.


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    Redkilkenny
    Registered Users Posts: 77 ✭✭Redkilkenny


    Mech1 wrote: »
    post a picture of your postbox

    Chances are its a cheap lock in it.

    Easier to replace than repair.

    I'd say it would have 2 be replaced alright - the make is ALUBOX - sorry boards won't let me post a picture or link as I'm a newbie:'(


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    Mech1
    Registered Users Posts: 5,099 ✭✭✭Mech1


    Is the box open?

    If not you could try pulling it open (forcing it)

    Then unscrew lock retainer and bring to a locksmith to buy a new matching type.


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    Mech1
    Registered Users Posts: 5,099 ✭✭✭Mech1


    ALUBOX-Part-SP1---SP2-Replacement-Lock.jpg


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    Redkilkenny
    Registered Users Posts: 77 ✭✭Redkilkenny


    Mech1 wrote: »
    Is the box open?

    If not you could try pulling it open (forcing it)

    Then unscrew lock retainer and bring to a locksmith to buy a new matching type.

    That's a great idea - might give that a try - thanks


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