Key stuck in lock in Strichen
A trapped key needs assessment of the cylinder, connected mechanism and pressure from the door.
For an address in Strichen, share the full postcode and the details below to discuss availability.

for Strichen.
Key stuck in lock in Strichen — release a trapped key while inspect cylinder movement, with site access, working hours and protection requirements planned, with the pane type, safe handling and timing confirmed.
Report whether the door is open and whether the handle behaves normally. Forcing the key can damage it before the original fault is understood.
The detail that matters
Is the cylinder always responsible?
No. A misaligned door or loaded mechanism can also prevent normal key movement or removal.
Confirming your address
Use your full postcode when enquiring; the place name is a directory reference, not a branch-office address.
- Strichen · Scotland
Service availability, travel and access are confirmed for the job before attendance is agreed.
Before the work
is agreed.
Is the cylinder always responsible?
No. A misaligned door or loaded mechanism can also prevent normal key movement or removal.
What is useful to describe on the phone?
Say whether the key turns at all, whether the handle moves and when the symptom first appeared.
What should I include in this enquiry?
Have the postcode, photographs of the lock and door, and a short account of when the fault began. Identify the person authorised to arrange access; do not send key codes or sensitive entry credentials through the form.