If your sliding glass door doesn't lock, the latch doesn't catch, or the handle is loose and rattly, the mortise lock inside the door stile has almost always failed. We carry replacement mortise locks for every major brand and replace them in 30-60 minutes. In Sawgrass, sawgrass is set back slightly but still gets meaningful salt corrosion. stainless hardware is the right call for most homes.
Lock & Handle Repair symptoms we see in Sawgrass
- Door won't lock - handle moves but latch doesn't catch
- Handle is loose, wiggles, or pulls out from the door
- Key won't turn or sticks in the cylinder
- Latch hook is bent or won't extend
- Strike plate is bent or pulled away from the jamb
- Door has to be lifted or shoved to engage the lock
- You can lock the door from inside but not from outside (or vice versa)
Our repair process in Sawgrass
- 1
Diagnose the lock body
Most sliding-glass-door lock problems are inside the door - the mortise lock body itself has worn out, not the handle or keyway.
- 2
Remove handle assembly
Both interior and exterior handles come off so the lock body slides out of the door stile.
- 3
Match and replace mortise
We carry common mortise locks for PGT, CGI, Andersen, Pella, and most aftermarket sliders on every truck.
- 4
Re-key if requested
If you want the new lock keyed to match an existing key, we can re-pin on site.
- 5
Adjust strike & test
We align the strike plate so the latch catches cleanly every time - no more lifting or shoving the door to make it lock.
Why Sawgrass homeowners choose First Coast
- We carry mortise locks on the truck - no second visit
- Hardened steel latches that resist salt-air corrosion
- Re-keying available on site
- Includes strike-plate alignment - not just a parts swap
- Optional secondary security: foot bolts, pin locks, charley bars