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Lock Repairs and Replacements Across Belfast and Beyond
Andy Locksmiths Ltd covers lock repair and replacement work 24 hours a day, across Belfast and out through the towns of Antrim, Down and Armagh. Repairs from £79, new locks from £99. No call out fee on top of the job, non destructive entry wherever the lock allows it, and a 12 month guarantee on all parts and labour.
Whether a job is straightforward depends almost entirely on the door. A timber door on a Victorian terrace, a first generation uPVC door on a 1990s estate and a modern composite doorset are three different jobs with three different parts, and it is worth telling us which one you have when you call.
What Our Lock Repairs and Replacements Covers
This is what the work includes, and what we will talk through with you before anything is removed from the door.
uPVC Door Locks
Cylinders and multipoint mechanisms on uPVC doors, including gearboxes that have failed rather than just the cylinder.
Composite Door Locks
Cylinder upgrades and mechanism repairs on composite doorsets.
Wooden Door Locks
Yale-pattern night latches, mortice deadlocks and sashlocks on timber doors.
High-Security Anti-Snap Locks
Anti-snap, anti-bump and anti-drill cylinders fitted in place of the basic cylinder a door was built with.
Window and Patio Locks
Espagnolette handles, patio door locks and window locks that no longer engage properly.
Which Lock Standard Applies to Your Door
Insurers ask what standard a lock meets rather than what it cost. Which standard applies depends on the door, not the address. The table below is what a policy is normally describing. It is general guidance rather than a reading of your own policy wording.
the British Standard for a thief-resistant lock. On a timber door this is normally a five lever mortice deadlock, or a night latch certified to the same standard. A compliant lock carries the kitemark and the BS3621 number stamped on the forend, visible on the edge of the open door.
the cylinder standard. Insurers usually accept a 3-star cylinder on its own, or a 1-star cylinder paired with a 2-star security handle. This is what an insurer means when the wording asks for anti-snap protection.
a test of the complete doorset rather than the lock alone. If a door was fitted new to a modern building regulation standard it may already comply, which is worth knowing before paying to upgrade a lock that is already adequate.
the window security standard. Policies that specify key operated window locks on accessible windows are usually describing this, and it is the requirement most often missed on an otherwise well secured property.
Frequently Asked Questions About Lock Repairs and Replacements
Where do you carry out lock repair and replacement work?
Across Belfast and out through Lisburn, Newtownabbey, Holywood, Newtownards, Comber, Carrickfergus and the rest of the coverage list. Each town has its own page setting out what the housing stock there means for the job, because a lock repair and replacement call is shaped by the door far more than by the address.
Is the work guaranteed?
Yes. There is a 12 month guarantee on all parts and labour, and that covers repairs as well as replacements.
Can you fit locks so all my doors take the same key?
Yes, that is keyed-alike, and it is straightforward as long as the doors take compatible cylinders. It is a common request where a property has a front door, a back door and a garage or outbuilding all on different keys.
My insurer asked for anti-snap locks. What are they asking for?
On a uPVC or composite door the equivalent of BS3621 is the cylinder standard TS007. A 3-star cylinder on its own, or a 1-star cylinder paired with a 2-star security handle, is the combination most policies are describing when they ask for anti-snap protection.
What standard will the lock you fit meet?
On a timber door, BS3621 is the standard most insurers name, and a compliant lock is stamped with it on the forend. On a uPVC or composite door the relevant standard is TS007, normally a 3 star cylinder or a 1 star cylinder paired with a 2 star handle. We will tell you what is currently fitted before anything is changed.
What is a euro cylinder and how do I know if I have one?
It is the flat, roughly key-shaped barrel used in nearly all uPVC and composite doors, held in by a single screw through the door edge. If your key goes into a barrel rather than a large square lock body, that is what you have.
How long does a lock change usually take?
A straightforward cylinder swap is quick. A full multipoint mechanism replacement takes considerably longer because the door has to come apart, and occasionally the part has to be sourced first if the mechanism is an unusual pattern.
Does the price change depending on where I am?
No. The price follows the lock and the door rather than the mileage. What does change with distance is how long we take to reach you, and we would rather give you an honest arrival window on the phone than repeat a single headline figure for every town.
What does BS3621 actually mean on my lock?
BS3621 is the British Standard for a thief-resistant lock, and it is the one most home insurers name for a timber front or back door. A compliant lock is stamped with the kitemark and the standard number on the faceplate or the forend, so it is worth opening the door and looking at the edge before assuming you have one.
Do you take the old lock away?
Yes. Replaced locks and cylinders are removed and disposed of, which also means a lock you were worried about is not left lying in the property.
Can a lock be repaired instead of replaced?
Often, yes. A stiff or misaligned lock is frequently a door alignment problem rather than a failed mechanism, and adjusting the keeps or the hinges fixes it. A worn cylinder, a snapped spindle or a failed gearbox generally has to be replaced.
Lock Repairs and Replacements In Your Area
Each town below has its own page for lock repair and replacement work, covering the housing stock there, the lock standards that apply to it and an honest note on how long the run out to you actually takes.
Our Other Locksmith Services
Everything below is available across the same coverage area, at any hour.
Need Lock Repairs and Replacements?
Call Andy Locksmiths Ltd for lock repair and replacement work across Belfast and the surrounding counties. Any hour, no call out fee, 12 month guarantee on parts and labour.