Call us, message us on WhatsApp, or request your quote online — we'll reply in under 10 minutes during business hours. We work directly with several holiday rental managers in the area, coordinating with them when a tenant is inside, or accessing with the deposited key when the flat is empty. We send photos and videos of the problem before acting. We provide a fixed quote that the owner approves via WhatsApp. After the job, we send a written report with before-and-after photos. We invoice digitally. For many non-resident owners, this is the first time they can manage repairs at their Spanish home without taking a flight. The pattern repeats every year. May arrives, British, Irish, and French owners return to Torrevieja, open the apartment door that has been locked since February. They discover the surprises. A washing machine stopcock that failed during the winter and is now dripping onto the utility room floor. An air conditioning thermostat that no longer responds to the remote. Blinds stuck halfway because the internal cord has dried out. A musty smell in the master bedroom coming from behind the built-in wardrobe.

Replacing just the cylinder is a 30-45 minute job per door. The mechanical lock stays, and we only replace the inner cylinder where the key fits. The new key is completely different and won't work with the old one. It's the most economical option and what we recommend when the lock is of good quality and in good condition. Replacing the entire lock costs more and is justified when the lock is old or of low quality, and we want to take the opportunity to upgrade the security level. The operation takes 60-90 minutes per door. Damage-free opening when possible, complete lock or cylinder replacement, installation of high-security anti-bumping cylinders. For scheduled maintenance, pre-season or post-season visits, and annual contracts with rental managers, we book with advance notice. We recommend raising an issue in March for an April visit because the first two weeks of May, all technicians in Torrevieja are swamped with clients opening their apartments on the same day and discovering at the same time that their air conditioning isn't cooling.

If the lock is in good condition, just the cylinder is the most economical. If it's old or low quality, a full replacement is a better investment. For a property on the Costa Blanca with medium risk (housing development with neighbours, not isolated), we recommend a mid-to-high quality anti-bumping cylinder. Brands like Tesa T80, Mottura Champions, or Cisa Astral are what we sell most. These cylinders have security pins that prevent the bumping technique – that sharp knock with a special key that opens any standard cylinder in under 60 seconds. They come with a registered security key, which cannot be copied without authorisation at any hardware store. They also have European EN1303 certification, guaranteeing resistance to manipulation for years. Their cost is reasonable, and the real security improvement is enormous. 30 days on labour. Premium cylinders with manufacturer's official warranty up to 10 years.

The price for copies and duplicates in Sitges typically ranges between €50 and €385. The final amount depends on the property's condition, materials used, and working time. We always provide a fixed quote before starting. For apartments in blocks with neighbours, an active community, and natural surveillance, we recommend a mid-to-high security cylinder like the Tesa T80 or Cisa Astral. Effective anti-bumping, registered key (cannot be copied without your authorisation), EN1303 grade 5 certification (resistance to manipulation for years). Reasonable cost and a significant real improvement over standard options. We have verified professionals available in under 2 hours. Choose the service and request a quote from us.