Types Of UK Locks
We use many different types of locks in the UK and at Locksmiths Warrington 07855 867422 we keep a stock of the most popular ones including:
The Euro Cylinder Lock
The Euro cylinder lock is the type of lock that Derek our Locksmith in Warrington supplies and fits the most. You normally find these types of locks in upvc and composite doors but they can also be in some wooden doors such as in apartments.
The Euro cylinder lock is the most common simply because the majority of doors in the UK are now of a upvc type. These locks can be different sizes colour finish and provide different amounts of security from standard security locks to high security locks.
Oval Euro Cylinder
The Oval Cylinder is very similar to a euro cylinder apart from its shape hence the name Oval, it works in exactly the same way as a euro cylinder but wont fit your door lock unless its been designed to accept a oval cylinder.
At Locksmiths Warrington 07855 867422 we do stock a few oval cylinders because we do find these types of locks mainly on apartment doors and of course on apartment doors they normally have a thumbturn on the internal side so there is no need to find a key if theres an emeregency and customers need to exit the apartment quickly without the need to find a key.
Locksmiths Warrington - Fitting British Standard Mortice Locks
At Lockkeys Locksmiths Warrington we replace mortice locks for our customers in Ormskirk and also fit mortice locks from scratch. British Standard BS3621 mortice locks do offer a good resistance to attack and this is why insurance companies normally insist they are fitted to external wooden doors in your home and business.
Our Locksmith in Warrington Derek also sees a lot of 3 lever locks on external doors which are not fit for purpose and offer very little protection if attacked.
Mortice locks can either be a deadlock type which are operated without a handle and a sashlock type which you also need a handle to operate, they mainly come in two backset sizes 64mm or 2.5 inches and 76mm or 3 inch.
If you would like a no obligation quote for the fitting of a British Standard Mortice lock or a 3 lever mortice lock for a internal door then give Pam or Derek on 07855 867422 at Locksmiths Warrington we are here for our customers.
Single Euro Cylinder
The single euro cylinder or half euro as it is known to locksmiths is nearly always found on the more modern garage doors, theres a few different sizes of this type of lock so if your replacing it yourself make sure you buy the right one.
At Lockkeys Locksmiths Warrington we replace quite a lot of these locks especially for customers who are moving into a new home and want peace of mind knowing that no one else has keys to their garage.
If you would like a quote to open and replace one of these locks then give Lockkeys Locksmiths Warrington a call on 07855 867422 you will speak directly with the owners either Pam or Derek.
Key Safes In Warrington
When looking for a Key-Safe in Warrington theres plenty to choose from and of course your budget will also have something to do with your choice. However at Locksmiths Warrington 07855 867422 if your budget allows for it then we wopuld suggest the Burton XL keysafe simply because it is secured by design a police preferred design and top of its class for key safes. There is also a similar keysafe on the market which is also secured by design but you can see by looking at the picture that the Burton XL keysafe is visibly easier to use with its big buttons and clear numbers.
At Locksmiths Warrington we always suggest the best for our customers but understand the need for choice.
Standard Security Locks v High Security Locks Whats The Difference ?
In the UK there are lots of locks being advertised as anti snap or high security when they are not. So what do you need to look out for ? If you just need a standard security lock then this will simply have a manufacturers name on the lock or even no name at all.
Medium security locks will have a british kite mark stamped on the lock and possibly one star. Although not tested to withstand a lock snap attack these locks may offer some resistance to this type of attack.
High security euro cylinders will have 3 stars on the lock and a British Standard kite mark these locks have been designed and tested to withstand lock snap attacks and the 3 star diamond grade such as the one pictured are the highest standard of euro cylinder lock in the UK.
For any of your lock needs whether you neeed standard security locks or high security locks we can help, simply call Pam or Derek or Lockkeys Locksmiths Warrington on 07855 867422 we provide free no obligation quotes and are here for our customers.
Rim Cylinder Replacements
The Rim Cylinder (Commonly known as a Yale Lock) is mainly found on wooden doors they tend to be very reliable locks and can last many years however when they go wrong they have the potential to lock you out.
When one of these locks need replacing its normally just the cylinder (pictured) that needs replacing not the full lock which includes the inside of the door and called the Nightlatch.
If you neeed a quote to replace one of these locks give Pam or Derek of Locksmiths Warrington a call on 07967 778940 we provide no obligation quotes for all our services.
Multipoint Locks
Multipoint locks so called because they have multi locking points are found on the majority of doors in the UK. These locks are not a universal fit there are over 20 different manufacturers who use different lock sizes and profiles one example is the one pictured which is a Ingenious Multipoint Lock.
If youve got a multipoint lock problem then call Pam or Derek on 07967 778940 we are here to help our customers.
The Modern Nightlatch (Yale Lock)
The modern nightlatch commonly known as the "Yale Lock" as been around or a long time and still offers reasonable security for wooden doors when combined with a 5 lever British Standard mortice deadlock or sashlock.
At Locksmiths Warrington we still see quite a few of these locks on our travels and keep them in stock for whenever needed. We also supply and fit modern nightlatches as extra security on wooden doors when theres currently only a mortice sashlock present on the door.
If you need to replace a nightlatch or yale lock then call Lockkeys Locksmiths Warrington on 07967 778940 and speak to Pam or Derek the business owners.
Garage Door Locks Replaced In Warrington
If your looking to replace your garage door lock then youve come to the right place at Lockkeys Locksmiths Warrington we have the skills and knowledge to replace most of the main branded garage door locks and even some obsolete ones like the one pictured.
Simply call Pam or Derek of Lockkeys Locksmiths on 07967 778940 and ask for a no obligation quote we may ask you to send us a picture of your particular lock on whatsapp so we know what we are dealing with and provide you with a more accurate quotation.
Dementia Friendly Locks Supplied & Fitted In Warrington
One of the symptoms of a dementia type illness is memory loss and by leaving a key on the inside of a euro cylinder lock could mean a carer or relative being locked out, so how do we prevent this ?
By replacing the standard euro cylinder lock with a euro cylinder thumbturn lock means that on the outside a key is used just the same to lock and unlock the door however on the inside the door is locked and unlocked by a thumbturn and no key is required.
Doing this ensures that a key cannot be left in the lock on the inside of the door and therefore no one can be locked out. Our Locksmith in Warrington Derek can supply and fit these types of locks for you normally the same day depending on the size of the lock required.
For a no obligation quote call Lockkeys Locksmiths Warrington on 07967 778940 and speak with Pam or Derek the family business owners.
