Sliding Glass Door Rekey & Residential Door Repair Memphis & Bartlett, TN

Buying a new home is exciting—until you start finding all the little things that need fixing. A homeowner in the Bartlett, TN 38134 area reached out to us shortly after moving in. They had a long list of residential locksmith and door repair needs. Most companies would have quoted a full door replacement, but we don’t roll that way. At GI Locksmith, we fix what others won’t.

The homeowner contacted us with a list of concerns that covered just about every common lock and door issue a new homeowner might face. Their storm door wouldn’t lock, the front and garage doors needed to be rekeyed, their Pella sliding glass door had no key, the sunroom sliding door wasn’t securing properly, and the attic deadbolt was misaligned. All of this, and they still had questions about best practices when rekeying—should everything match one key, or be separated by area?

We started outside at the storm door, where the latch looked fine from the outside but wouldn’t lock when closed. Classic door alignment issue. These problems happen all the time due to house settling or simple wear and tear. The bolt couldn’t properly reach the strike plate, but instead of recommending a full replacement like a door installation company might, we corrected the alignment. A couple of adjustments later, the storm door locked tight.

Next up was the sliding glass door rekey. This one was a Pella-brand unit with a Schlage deadbolt attached, and the previous owner hadn’t left any keys. Most locksmiths avoid this kind of job entirely—especially with sliding door brands like Andersen, Marvin, Milgard, and PGT—because of the complexity in lock access and limited hardware support. But at GI Locksmith, we work on these systems regularly. We rekeyed the lock, cut a fresh key, and ensured the sliding door was functioning as it should.

We moved on to the garage door, which had a Kwikset deadbolt and handle set, again with no key. Using our Kwikset pinning kit, we rekeyed the system and returned control back to the homeowner.

The attic door had a functioning lock but a deadbolt that wouldn’t engage properly due to a warped alignment inside the frame. Over time, even small shifts in a door’s structure can make it impossible to use safely. Instead of removing and replacing anything, we made the right adjustments to the strike plate and realigned the door frame, saving the homeowner a costly replacement.

Finally, we looked at the sunroom sliding door, which had a loose sliding glass door handle and lock that wouldn’t stay engaged. These kinds of issues are often ignored or patched, but we removed the hardware, refitted it properly, and tightened the mechanism so the lock would hold firmly with each use.

Throughout the visit, the homeowner appreciated that we walked them through each step of the work being done. We explained how rekeying works, discussed security options for different parts of the home, and offered honest advice based on the structure and layout of the house. No upselling, no shortcuts—just straightforward locksmith work done right.

Saving Homeowners Money, One Door at a Time

This is what we mean when we call ourselves more than just locksmiths. We’re also door smiths, skilled in total door repair. Most service companies treat door repair like an afterthought or an excuse to sell a replacement. But GI Locksmith specializes in repairing the existing door—even when the issue involves hard-to-service hardware or complex alignment problems.

We don’t install brand-new doors unless it’s absolutely necessary. We solve what others skip. From house locksmith needs like rekeying and realignment to apartment locksmith services and specialty repairs for storm doors and sliding glass doors, our goal is to keep your home secure and your costs down being the most affordable locksmith in Memphis!

If you’re in Memphis, and surrounding area suburbs like Bartlett (38134, 38135, 38133) and dealing with stubborn locks, misaligned doors, or unfamiliar hardware, give GI Locksmith a call. We’ll do what others won’t—and we’ll do it right.