Door & Lock Repair London
Anti-snap euro cylinder from £95. Yale nightlatch change from £85. Mortice lock from £130. Multipoint mechanism from £180. Emergency lock-out response within 30–60 minutes across all 32 boroughs.
MLA-trained, DBS-checked locksmiths. Non-destructive entry first — no unnecessary drilling. BS3621 and TS007 3-star locks fitted to insurance specification.
Door and lock repair in London costs £85 for a Yale nightlatch change, £95 for an anti-snap euro cylinder, £130 for a BS3621 mortice lock and £180 for a full UPVC multipoint mechanism. Emergency lock-out call-outs are £95+ depending on the time of day. Non-destructive entry is the default — drilling is the last resort, not the first.
What we cover
From a single Yale change on a Camden front door to a full multipoint mechanism on a Wandsworth composite, the locksmith division handles every common door and lock job in London. Every lock supplied is fitted to insurance specification by default — BS3621 5-lever mortices on timber doors, TS007 3-star anti-snap euro cylinders on UPVC and composite doors.
- Yale and nightlatch replacement — BS3621 spec, 2 keys cut on the doorstep
- Euro cylinder upgrades to TS007 3-star anti-snap, anti-pick, anti-drill
- 5-lever mortice deadlocks and sashlocks fitted to insurance standard
- Multipoint locking mechanisms — UPVC and composite doors, all gearboxes
- Door alignment, hinge replacement and frame realignment after seasonal movement
- Burst-in / break-in board-up and same-day full repair to police-secure standard
- Fire-door FD30 and FD60 compliant snap-safe euro cylinders and intumescent checks
- Smart lock supply and fit — Yale Conexis, Ultion Nuki, Mul-T-Lock pairing
- Restricted-key suites and master-key systems for HMOs and small commercial
- Lock-out response across all 32 London boroughs — non-destructive entry first
Pricing — fixed, doorstep, no surprises
Every price below includes labour, parts, two keys cut and VAT. The figure is confirmed on the call before dispatch. There is no separate call-out fee on scheduled work, and emergency lock-outs are quoted with a single time-banded price — daytime, evening or overnight.
| Job | What’s Covered | Typical Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Yale (nightlatch) lock change | BS3621 nightlatch replacement, supplied and fitted, 2 keys cut. | £85–£140 |
| Euro cylinder — anti-snap (TS007 3*) | Snap-secure Kitemarked cylinder, sized to door, anti-pick + anti-bump. | £95–£165 |
| Mortice lock (BS3621 5-lever) | Insurance-grade 5-lever mortice deadlock or sashlock, chiselled to fit. | £130–£220 |
| Multipoint mechanism replacement | Full UPVC/composite gearbox, hooks, rollers — most makes carried. | £180–£320 |
| Door re-hang & alignment | Hinge replacement, frame adjustment, packing, drop fix on sagging doors. | £140–£260 |
| Emergency lock-out (non-destructive) | Picked or bypassed where possible, cylinder replaced if drilled. | £95+ time band |
| Fire-door snap-safe upgrade | TS007 3* anti-snap cylinder + intumescent strip check on FD30/FD60. | £135–£200 |
* Prices include VAT. Full price list on the pricing page.
Anti-snap, anti-pick, anti-bump — what to ask for
Lock-snapping is the dominant burglary method on UPVC and composite doors across London — a forced break-in in under 30 seconds with hand tools alone. The fix is a Kitemarked TS007 3-star or Sold Secure Diamond euro cylinder. Anything less is not insurance-grade on a modern door.
On older timber doors the spec is different. A BS3621 5-lever mortice deadlock is the British Standard insurers reference — five differs, anti-pick curtain, hardened bolt. We carry Union, Chubb and ERA BS3621 stock on every van. A Yale 89 nightlatch is fine as a secondary lock but is never insurance-grade on its own — it has to be paired with a BS3621 mortice on the same leaf.
Anti-pick and anti-bump protection is built into every TS007 3-star cylinder and most modern BS3621 mortices. If the door is a fire door, the cylinder must additionally be certified for use in FD30 or FD60 doors — the certificate reference is recorded on the job sheet for the building log book.
How it works
Call or WhatsApp
Tell us the door type (timber, UPVC, composite, aluminium), the lock brand if visible and what is wrong. A fixed price is quoted on the call before anyone leaves the van.
Locksmith dispatched
Vans are spread across central, north, east, south and west London. Emergency lock-outs are typically attended within 30–60 minutes. Booked repairs are slotted same-day or next-day.
Non-destructive entry & fix
Where possible the door is opened by picking or bypass — no drilling, no broken cylinder. If destructive entry is unavoidable, the cylinder is replaced same-visit so you are never left insecure.
Pay and certificate
Card, bank transfer or cash on the day. VAT invoice emailed within the hour. For insurance claims a written job sheet listing the BS3621 or TS007 specification of the new lock is supplied as standard.
Break-ins and insurance jobs
A break-in is two jobs back to back — make safe first, full repair second. On the first visit the door is boarded up to police-secure standard with marine ply and security screws, any obvious points of entry are sealed, and a written job sheet is left for the insurer’s file. The full repair — replacement locks, frame repair or door slab change — is usually completed within 24 hours.
Every replacement lock fitted after a break-in is supplied to insurance specification (BS3621 or TS007 3-star) and the rating is listed on the VAT invoice. If the frame has split and the door slab is salvageable, the frame is repaired by our carpentry & joinery team on the same visit. If the door slab itself is unrepairable, a like-for-like replacement is sourced and hung within 48 hours.
Areas covered
Locksmiths are deployed across all 32 London boroughs and the City of London. The busiest boroughs for emergency lock-out and break-in response are Camden, Westminster, Islington, Hackney, Tower Hamlets, Southwark, Lambeth and Wandsworth.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a locksmith charge in London?
Can you open a door without drilling the lock?
What is an anti-snap euro cylinder and do I need one?
Do you change locks after a break-in?
Can you fit a lock that matches my insurance policy?
My UPVC door won’t lock — is it the cylinder or the mechanism?
Can you upgrade a fire door without breaching its rating?
Do you carry stock for UPVC multipoint mechanisms?
Are you DBS-checked and insured?
Can you cut keys on-site?
Locked out, broken in, or just need a better lock?
Fixed price on the call. MLA-trained, DBS-checked locksmith on the doorstep within 30–60 minutes for emergencies, same-day or next-day for scheduled jobs. Every lock fitted to BS3621 or TS007 3-star insurance specification.
Fully insured • £5m Public Liability (Hiscox UK) • Co. No. 17120057 • VAT-registered invoices • Non-destructive entry first