Post-move lock changes, anti-snap cylinder upgrades, post-break-in replacements and insurance-spec locks — all fitted by an NCFE Level 4 qualified locksmith. Fixed price before we start. Parts included.
Every lock change job is slightly different. Here are the most common situations — if yours matches one of these, you’re in the right place.
You have no idea how many copies of the previous keys exist or who has them — past owners, estate agents, contractors, neighbours. A full lock change is one of the first things we recommend for any new property. Takes under an hour. Costs from £95 per door.
If you’ve lost your keys — or had them taken — your current locks need changing. You don’t know who found them or whether your address is traceable from a key fob or other item they were with.
Post-break-in lock changes are urgent and we respond 24/7. We replace damaged or compromised locks with BS3621 British Standard locks and anti-snap cylinders that meet insurance requirements — on the same visit wherever possible.
Many home insurance policies require British Standard BS3621 locks as a minimum condition of cover. If your insurer has flagged this — or you want to check before you need to — we can assess and upgrade to spec in a single visit.
Stiff to turn, rattling, or no longer catching properly — locks wear out and older euro cylinders are increasingly vulnerable to snapping. If your lock is giving you trouble, it’s worth replacing before it fails entirely.
All locks supplied meet British Standard or manufacturer security ratings. We’ll advise on the right option for your door type and insurance requirements.
3-star British Standard cylinders designed to resist the most common modern burglary technique — lock snapping. The cylinder breaks in a designed weak point before the burglar can access the mechanism.
Police recommendedThe highest-spec cylinder we fit. Ultion cylinders carry a £2,000 guarantee against burglary — anti-snap, anti-pick, anti-drill, anti-bump. Recognised by all major UK insurers.
Highest securityThe 5-lever mortice deadlock — the standard required by most UK home insurers. Fits into the body of the door for maximum strength. Essential on timber front and back doors.
Insurance standardThe locking mechanism inside UPVC doors that engages multiple bolts when you lift the handle. When this fails the door won’t lock or open correctly — we replace with a matching or upgraded mechanism.
Most common UPVC faultSpring latch locks on the inside surface of timber front doors. We replace worn or outdated Yale cylinders with modern anti-snap equivalents and can upgrade to British Standard rim cylinders.
Common on older homesOffices, retail units, landlord portfolios — we carry out commercial lock changes with direct invoicing to business accounts. Master key systems available. Same-day response for urgent jobs.
Direct invoicingFixed price before we start. No call-out fee. All prices include labour and parts — the quote is what you pay.
Multi-door jobs quoted individually — call 07700 100146 for a same-day quote. Out-of-hours callouts may carry a small supplement, always confirmed before you commit.
When you complete on a property, the solicitor hands over a set of keys. What they can’t tell you is how many other copies exist — keys cut for previous owners, tenants, estate agents, cleaning companies, maintenance contractors, or simply lost over the years and never reported.
A full lock change is the only way to be certain that nobody else has access to your home. It’s one of the most straightforward security steps you can take, and one of the best value — a typical Bristol house with front and back door takes around an hour and costs from £190.
Sam carries the most common lock types for Bristol and South Gloucestershire properties on the van. Most post-move lock changes are completed in a single visit, same day. All new locks meet British Standard BS3621 and home insurance requirements.
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Fixed price before we start. Parts included. Same-day service available across Bristol, Thornbury, Yate, Clevedon and South Gloucestershire.
07700 100146 Bristol & South Gloucestershire · No call-out fee · Same-day available