Charges

This includes emergency access if you're locked out. Non destructive entry methods are always attempted first. Usually that's you're lot, but if the lock needs replacing with a new one its cost will be in addition to this.

After 6pm an additional score is levied. If it's after last orders it will be an extra Turing.

Mortice lock. This includes the cost of the lock being fitted but is a 'basic' price. Sashlocks may require handles and cylinder operated mortice locks will need a cylinder and escutcheons which will add to the price.

British Standard (BS3621) front door 5 lever deadlocks usually end up costing £155. British Standard cylinder deadlocks usually cost £185 but that includes the cylinder and security escutcheon.

A straight replacement like for like should come in at the basic price unless it's one of the more expensive brands. (Union C Series/Chubb is one of the more expensive brands, however, these can often be serviced and given a new key/lever pack for the basic price and work like new.)

Cylinder lock replacement. (The bit you actually put the key in. Not the whole lock case.) For when you want different keys or the present one is playing up. Often due to compound facsimile error. (Key copied too many times.) Includes a good quality rim cylinder, euro cylinder, oval, or screw in. Useful if you have changed tenants, or partners, or, sadly, had your bag knicked. Locks with security escutcheons are a bit more of a faff, so get an extra tenner charged. Come with 3 keys, usually. If you need a couple more, let me know before and I'll bring them along. More than a couple, let me know and I'll get you a price. If remedial work is required then this will cost extra depending on what's needed. By the way, if you need a few changing at the same building, you won't be charged the same for each extra one. Usually about half. If you want to spring for a high spec cylinder, it will cost more. But only because they just are more expensive.

The ones with a metal strip up the edge of the door and extra bolts, hooks or rollers. Often lifty-up handles. It's hard to give a firm price point as their cost varies dramatically, but usually between £150 and £250, but that's, sadly, not an upper limit. One other problem with these is that they have a proprietary design. One brand won't simply swap for another. Worse than that, some are no longer made and might need a work around solution. However, if the mechanisn is all functional, it might just need a new cylinder.

Can't give a blanket price for these jobs as they can involve varying amounts of work, so please do get in touch. It may involve a visit to establish what's required but this will not incur a callout charge and all efforts will be made to ensure the eventual charge will leave you chuffed.