Residential Locksmith in London for Homes & Flats
Home Locksmith in London: Common Lock Problems We Fix
Stiff or Worn Locks
Keys that need a wiggle or a shove usually mean a worn cylinder or a door that has dropped. We lubricate, adjust the keep or replace the cylinder if it is past it.
Cylinder ServiceuPVC and Composite Doors
Handles that lift but do not lock, loose handles and sagging doors. We adjust hinges, repair gearboxes and replace mechanisms and cylinders as needed.
Multipoint RepairMortices and Nightlatches
Timber doors usually have a five-lever mortice and a nightlatch. We repair, rekey or replace them, and tell you when your insurer needs a BS 3621 deadlock.
BS 3621 FittingLock Changes and Rekeying
After moving, losing keys or a change in who lives with you, you may want the old keys to stop working. We replace or rekey the lock and give you new keys.
New KeysSpare and Restricted Keys
We supply keys with every new cylinder and can fit restricted key systems that stop people copying your keys at the shop.
Key ControlLetterboxes, Chains and Hinges
Letterboxes, door chains, spy holes, hinges and handles all affect security. We fit, repair or replace them and check the door closes properly.
Door FurnitureHome Security Locksmith Advice: Repair, Rekey or Replace
Locks for Period Front Doors, Flats and Rentals
Doors Adjusted, Not Just Locks
Many lock problems are really a dropped hinge or a swollen door. A small adjustment often fixes the lock without replacing anything.
Lock Changes Between Tenants
For landlords, we change cylinders, supply keys for each tenant and give you written details of what was fitted.
Easy Escape in an Emergency
We advise on thumbturn and key-operated locks for exit doors, so you can get out quickly if there is a fire.
Check, Quote, Fit and Hand Over Keys
Tell Us the Problem
What the lock or door is doing, the type of door and whether you are locked out. A photo of the lock helps.
Advice while we travelWe Check and Quote
We test the lock and door, explain the repair, rekey or replacement options and give you a written price.
No work until you approveWe Fit and Test
We do the agreed work, test every key and the door, tidy up and confirm your 12-month guarantee.
Working keys in your handWhat Does a Home Locksmith Cost in London?
For lock repairs, loose handles and doors that need adjusting.
- Lock and door checked
- Handle and latch repairs
- Hinge and keep adjustment
- Written price before work
For cylinder changes, rekeying and new locks.
- Euro cylinder or mortice replaced
- Rekeying where suitable
- New keys supplied
- Door tested
For several doors, rental properties or a full security check.
- Every outside door checked
- Matching or keyed-alike locks
- Lock records for landlords
- 12-month workmanship guarantee
Written Price Before Work
Parts and labour are shown in your written price before work begins.
Residential Locksmith FAQs
Which locks do home insurers require?
It varies, so check the security section of your policy. Many insurers ask for a five-lever BS 3621 mortice lock on external timber doors, and a multipoint lock with a TS007 or anti-snap cylinder on uPVC and composite doors. We fit locks to these standards and can check what you have now.
What locks are best for a period front door?
Most Victorian and Edwardian timber doors suit a BS 3621 five-lever mortice deadlock, often paired with a British Standard nightlatch. We fit them carefully to protect the original door and can match brass, chrome or black finishes so the door keeps its character.
What locks do I need for a flat?
Flat front doors usually need a BS 3621 mortice lock or a nightlatch to that standard, plus a TS007 3-star cylinder if the door uses a Euro cylinder. Some buildings have fire door rules for flat entrances, so we check with you or the managing agent before changing anything.
Should I repair or replace a worn lock?
If the lock is otherwise sound, an adjustment or a new cylinder can be enough. Replacement is better when it is badly worn, damaged, below your insurer’s standard or has been tampered with. We check first, tell you plainly what we find and quote for the option that makes sense.
Do you change locks on uPVC doors?
Yes. Most uPVC and composite doors use Euro cylinders, which are quick to change. We measure carefully so the new cylinder does not stick out past the handle, where it is easier to attack, and we recommend a TS007 3-star rated cylinder.
Can you supply extra keys?
Yes. We supply keys with every new cylinder and can add extras. Restricted keys usually need proof of authority, because the maker controls copying. If every key has been lost, we can rekey or replace the cylinder so new keys work and the old ones do not.
Can you fit locks that open quickly from inside?
Yes. For exit doors we can fit thumbturn cylinders and other options that let you get out fast in an emergency, while staying secure from outside. We check that the door and frame suit the lock first, and explain any trade-off with your insurer’s requirements.
Repair, Rekey or Replace?
Not sure what your lock needs? Call us for straight, practical advice.
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