All replaced parts come with a FREE 12 month warranty.
All replaced parts come with
a FREE 12
month warranty.
All replaced parts come with a FREE 12 month warranty.
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For non-urgent installation, repair or replacement call now or Request A Callback. Our expertise in all types of locks is second to none and we monitor competitor prices to be sure you cannot get the same level of service at a cheaper rate elsewhere. Whether your door is uPVC, timber, composite or aluminium we can help.
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Lock Types
We will use non-destructive methods to gain entry to your property where possible. This means that we will try all methods of picking and encouraging your locks to open. We carry a range of locksmith equipment to help us achieve this outcome.
It would be very misleading to say that drilling the lock is NEVER necessary, as this can't be guaranteed by ANY locksmith due to the different causes of lock failure, which in some cases are impossible to rectify when lock picking. In these cases the lock needs to be removed and replaced.
We can promise that all non-destructive methods will be tried first before drilling. If drilling is required, we will explain to you before any work is carried out. We will drill the lock with as little damage as possible.
Lock Cylinders
A euro cylinder forms an integral part of many types of locks including multi-point locks used on UPVC doors and some mortice locks used on timber doors.
Euro cylinders can be easily replaced and changing the cylinder is an easy way to ‘change the locks’. Before you buy, you need to ensure you know what type, size and security of cylinder you require.
Types of Euro Cylinders
There are three basic types of euro cylinder:
Single Cylinder
Euro profile single cylinders offer key access from one side only.
Double Cylinder
Euro profile double cylinders offer key access from both sides of the door.
Double Cylinder with Thumbturn
Euro profile Thumbturn cylinders offer key access from one side and a Thumbturn from the other side of the door.
Mortice Locks
If you are replacing a mortice lock, it is important that you know the size of your existing lock to ensure that your new lock will fit into the same hole. Mortice locks are available in sashlock or deadlock variants, so it is important that you know which one you require.
Sashlock or Deadlock?
A sashlock is typically used on back doors and has a latch and a bolt. The latch is operated by a handle and the bolt is operated by key.
A deadlock is typically used on front doors in conjunction with a nightlatch and has a bolt only. The bolt is operated by key.
Nightlatches
A nightlatch is mounted onto the door instead of being morticed into it.
The size of nightlatch you require is often dependent on whether or not you are fitting it to a paneled door.
There are many types of nightlatches available. If you are securing an external door, always look for a British Standard nightlatch to ensure a high level of security.
Multi Point locks
The most common makes of multipoint locks for PVC double glazed doors are: ERA, Saracen, GU, Ferco, Avocet, Fuhr, Fullex, Mila, KFV, Lockmaster, Yale, Winkhaus, Cego, Maco, Roto, Coldseal and Safeware. But there are many more Makes that come in many different Backset sizes with different bolt work configurations.
