To find a locksmith near you to change, fit or replace your door locks Please enter your postcode or location in the search box below. If you are thinking about changing or replacing door locks ( or window ) on your house/apartment/flat/bungalow or new business premises than a MLA approved locksmith will be able to assist you in fitting a replacement lock. Should you have just moved in a new home the first thing you should do is change your door locks. You may also want to upgrade your locks to comply with insurance standards or need to replace the locks due to damage. A locksmith will be able to help replace your homes locks, the most common reasons a new locks will need to be fitted range from the following: Moved into a new home/flat/apartment or changed business address and need to retain key authority. Locks require upgrading for insurance reasons (for example your insurance may stipulate that locks have to be British Standard 3621) or for peace of mind.

Lost key or someone has a key that should not. Lock is beginning to be unreliable and can be difficult to operate. (Usually either worn or faulty.) The most common lock types usually found on residential/commercial properties are the below three types of door locks: For this type of door lock, even though there are many different types of nightlatch, and different back sets / dimensions, the same principal in most cases applies. Pull or ‘slam’ door shut (door is latch locked) and requires a key to open from outside On the inside the latch part of the lock is retracted usually by operating a small lever or handle. Used on front/back and other entrance doors Leading manufacturers of Nightlatch locks: This type of lock is normally fitted into the door and is usually operated by a longer brass or silver flag type key with teeth on the end in a symmetrical pattern. Ranges in security usually ranging between 2 lever and 5 lever British Standard.

This standard is preferred by insurance companies as it means the lock has been tested against popular types of attack for a certain period of time. sliding door gear philippinesWhich should ensure your property or business is secure if attacked.sliding glass door screens lowes If you have handles on your mortice style lock this lock type is referred to as a sash lock, the handles operate the latch on the lock which keeps the door shut when pushed or pulled closed)garage door opener parts cleveland ohio A deadlock does not have a handle and is always operated by a key, opened from one of both sides by key.used patio doors belfast

Leading manufacturers of Mortice locks: This type of lock is extremely popular and found on many different types of door locks and security applications.upvc french doors london Common door types a euro lock cylinder is found on:car window repair saginaw mi Aluminium shop front doorsgenie garage door opener best price Timber multipoint door locks Key switches that operate roller shutters on business premises Euro locks come in an array of sizes and security levels and different finishes to suit application and hardware fitted or required. Advantages of Euro profile cylinder locks The sometimes have a thumbturn on the inside so exiting the property in a emergency is easy and can be done without a key.

These locks can also be keyed alike to suit (1 key works all locks if required.) Leading manufacturers of Euro locks: Fitting and changing any type of lock yourself is a risky thing to do, especially as you could inadvertently be putting your property at risk of burglary if you fit the wrong lock or fit the right lock incorrectly. There any many standards of locks ( EN1303, BS3621, BS8621, BS10621, TS0071 & 3 star, Kitemark, PAS3621, SS312 Diamond ) – so you need to know what these means, what minimum requirement your insurance requires and whether or not you want to go for a higher level for peace of mind There are many different sizes of locks, fitting an incorrectly sized euro cylinder can lead to point 3 below. Fitting a Euro Cylinder incorrectly can lead to your lock being vulnerable to ‘lock snapping’. We recommend finding out which is the most secure lock cylinder in order to prevent becoming a victim of this crime. Find a Local Locksmith now

to help change, replace & install new locks The price a locksmith charges will vary between various locksmiths this is due to there being no governing body for locksmiths, so there is no price structure that locksmiths have to follow.  Cost will also depend on your location, time of day and branding of lock/cylinder. We recommend getting a range of quotes from your local MLA locksmith.A uPVC door is held locked and secure by what is termed a "multipoint lock" or mpl for short. You operate this mpl by lifting the handle and then locking the door in place by turning the key. When new they work great but after years of use they do fail. The average length of time they last is 10-12 years. Not at all, we have specialised in the repair of upvc doors since 1980. In fact we only repair doors and so will not try to sell you a new door. If you visit a double glazing installer with your door problem their reply will be that the parts required are no longer available. This could be true but in nearly every case, we will have an alterative multipoint lock which will give the same security as before or an upgraded version which will increase the level of security your present door is offering.

We are fortunate in having three suppliers who have the largest range of multipoints locks available in Europe. Our mobile workshop is stocked to be able to complete 99% of call outs on the initial visit. We often get asked this question but as experienced locksmiths, it's not going to be a problem. And it will not involve taking the door off at the hinges or removing any glass units or panels. There will be no damage to your existing door and when open and the new mechanism replaced, we would expect the door to operate like it did when first purchased and fitted, if not better. As part of the cost of the repair the door will receive a full service and check over. Often the main reason why a door locking mechanism does fail will be that the door has moved out of alignment. This will have made the door difficult to lock because the locking points are pressing against the door frame keeps.  The increased pressure placed on the door handle when locking and unlocking that this can cause does eventually cause a lock failure.

We like to think so. Our knowledge extends to all doors including patio doors, conservatory doors, tilt & slide doors and many more. There are many different types of mechanisms fitted to doors. These can be made by GU, Advocet, Mila, Fuhr, Millenco, Fullex, Ferco, Yale, Winkhaus, ERA and many more. We can supply and fit all of these and also carry them with us to ensure the repair is completed the same day we attend. So regardless of who fitted the door originally or how old the door is, give us a call for a free quote. An approximate cost to replace your existing mpl with an original genuine version is between £130-£170. This price will cover all materials and labour and comes with a two year guarantee. The door will receive a full service afterwards and checked for any other possible issues. If the handles or existing lock barrel require changing, this can also be done at the same time. The cost of these is minimal and are often incorpoarted into the original quote given.