Charleston & Summerville, SC

Stuck, jammed, off-track, or won’t lock? Charleston Locksmith repairs, adjusts, and secures commercial and residential roll up doors – from storefront security shutters to warehouse and loading dock doors.

  • ★★★★★ 5.0 local rating
  • Licensed & Insured
  • BBB Accredited
  • Family-Run Kadosh Team
Hero image - Charleston Locksmith technician inspecting and servicing a commercial roll up door
Hero image – Charleston Locksmith technician inspecting and servicing a commercial roll up door

Why choose our roll up door team

Licensed and insured locksmiths serving Charleston and surrounding areas – with the specialized hardware knowledge a roll up door actually needs.

Licensed & Insured, Locally Based

We’re a family-run, fully insured locksmith operating across Charleston, Summerville, Mount Pleasant, and the Lowcountry – not a distant call center dispatching subcontractors.

Roll Up-Specific Hardware

Slide bolts, cylinder locks, ground locks, chain hoists, and security shutters. We stock the parts that keep a rolling steel door usable and secure day after day.

Certified & Accredited

ALOA members, BBB accredited, and factory-certified on Mul-T-Lock and Lockly – so the lock we install on your door is one we actually know inside and out.

Free, No-Pressure Estimates

We diagnose the actual problem first – spring, track, drum, or lock – then quote it in writing before any work begins.

What our roll up door services cover

Roll Up Door Repair

Doors that stick, bind, or come off track. We realign guides, replace worn rollers and bottom bars, and get the curtain rolling smoothly again.

Spring & Barrel Adjustment

Tension springs and barrel assemblies wear out and let a heavy door slam or refuse to lift. We re-tension or replace them so the door balances correctly.

Lock & Security Upgrades

Slide bolts, hardened padlock hasps, cylinder locks, and Mul-T-Lock or Lockly hardware to lock down storefronts and warehouse bays after hours.

Off-Track & Jam Recovery

Forced entry, a vehicle bump, or a bent slat can jam a rolling door open. We straighten guides, replace damaged slats, and restore the seal.

Storefront & Security Shutters

Service and rekeying for rolling grille and security shutter locks on retail fronts throughout downtown Charleston and Summerville.

Loading Dock & Warehouse Doors

Chain-hoist and motor-operated rolling steel doors on docks and bays – repaired, re-secured, and adjusted to close fully and lock reliably.

close-up of a roll up door lock and slide bolt being serviced by a technician
close-up of a roll up door lock and slide bolt being serviced by a technician

How our roll up door service works

  1. 1

    Call or Request an Estimate

    Tell us the door type – storefront shutter, warehouse, or dock – and the symptom. We schedule a visit, often same day.

  2. 2

    On-Site Diagnosis

    We inspect the curtain, tracks, springs, drum, and locking hardware to pinpoint the cause instead of guessing.

  3. 3

    Written Free Estimate

    You get a clear quote with parts and labor before we touch anything. No surprise add-ons.

  4. 4

    Repair & Test

    We complete the work, cycle the door repeatedly, confirm it locks fully, and leave the opening secure.

Pro tip: a roll up door usually warns you first

Before a rolling door fails completely, it drops hints. Catch these early and you often turn a full replacement into a quick repair:

  • Grinding or squealing on the way up – dry or worn rollers and dirty guide tracks.
  • Uneven or crooked closing – the curtain is drifting off track or a spring is losing tension.
  • Harder to lift than usual – the barrel spring is fatigued and putting strain on the whole assembly.
  • Lock catching or the bolt missing its keeper – the door has shifted; the security hardware needs realignment before it stops locking at all.

Salt air in the Lowcountry accelerates rust on tracks, springs, and lock cylinders – a quick service call now beats an overnight door stuck open later.

Credentials you can verify

BBB Accredited

Accredited business standing behind every roll up door repair.

ALOA Member

Associated Locksmiths of America – ongoing training and industry standards.

Mul-T-Lock Certified

Factory-certified on high-security locking hardware for rolling doors.

Lockly Certified

Certified installer for smart and keypad locking upgrades.

Licensed & Insured

Full coverage on every job across the Charleston metro.

Family-Run Kadosh Team

Local ownership, accountable work, and a satisfaction promise on every service call.

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What Charleston customers say

Recommendation

“Our warehouse roll up door came off track on a Friday afternoon. They were out within the hour, straightened the guides, and had us locked up for the weekend. Fair, written price.”

– Marcus T., North Charleston
★★★★★

“Replaced the security shutter lock on my storefront King Street and added a Mul-T-Lock cylinder. Professional, explained everything, no upsell.”

– Danielle R., Downtown Charleston
★★★★★

“The dock door spring was worn and slamming. They re-tensioned it same day and it’s lifted smooth ever since. Family business that actually shows up.”

– Kevin B., Summerville
★★★★★

Roll up door FAQ

Yes. A door stuck open is usually a jammed curtain, an off-track guide, or a failed spring. We diagnose on site, get it moving safely, and secure the opening the same visit whenever parts allow.

We do. That includes storefront security shutters, warehouse and loading dock rolling steel doors, and residential rolling doors throughout Charleston, Summerville, and Mount Pleasant.

Yes. We inspect the door, identify the actual cause, and give you a written estimate before any work starts. You approve the price first.

Absolutely. We install slide bolts, hardened hasps, cylinder locks, and high-security Mul-T-Lock and Lockly hardware to secure retail fronts, warehouses, and dock bays after hours.

We offer same-day service across the Charleston metro whenever our schedule allows, and we prioritize doors that are stuck open or left unsecured.

Get your roll up door working and locked

Licensed, insured, and family-run – book a free estimate for repair, adjustment, or a security upgrade today.

Charleston Locksmith • Serving Charleston & Summerville, SC • charlestonlocksmith.com