Lock change after moving

fishpond

mrmrmr wrote: »

good idea on taking out the barrel/key bit and then going to get a new one. where quoted i goto please, and also how would i get the same key to be used?

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adouglasmhor

MrMrMr wrote: »

Good idea on taking out the barrel/key bit and then going to get a new one. Where quoted I goto please, and also how would I get the same key to be used?

You need a diffenrent key not the same one, otherwise there is no point at all in doing it.

thesaint

You don't need to take the barrel anywhere. As suggested, you simply need to measure it.

Getting "keyed alike" barrells is an unecessary expense for 99.9% of households.

What you may want is a "Thumbturn lock". These locks mean that in the event of a fire, you are not searching for keys to unlock a house filling with smoke.
The downside, is that if a burglar gains access through a window, he can exit with his loot through the door.

[Deleted User]

Hi,

adouglasmhor wrote: »

You need a diffenrent key not the same one, otherwise there is no point at all in doing it.

think he means same key for back and front door.

R6TTJ

MrMrMr wrote: »

After a house move should you change the locks on the external doors?

I've asked my insurer who said they won't pay for the lock changed unless you've lost keys etc.

I've asked a local locksmith for a cost of changing 2 locks/barrels on PVC multi lock dots and been quoted £100 or £140 to have then both as this same key (preferable for convenience), doors this seem reaSonable cost? Seems expensive to me, not sure how much actual locks are, if easy to replaced myself?

Thanks

Hi

I just moved into my new house and made sure I changed the external door locks just for peace of mind - I thought as im going to change them I may aswell go for a real good lock (anti pick/anti snap/anti bump etc) after much research I decided to change the locks to ABS (www.abs-secure.co.uk/) ones they are meant to be the best around! and are TS007 3 star. The key is not like your normal key its cut completely different and you have to register it.

The front door cost me £39.00 from a company called central locksmiths http://www.centrallocksmith.co.uk/ guy called Gary very helpfull.

It's dead easy to change, I did my front door and am in the process of changing my french doors aswell... follow the link below, I posted something about this a while back it has some great links on how to measure the locks etc from fellow MSE members...

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5101154=

If you have french doors the slave door lock is slightly different to remove thatn the master door but again is fairly simple.

adouglasmhor

[Deleted User] wrote:

Hi,



think he means same key for back and front door.

I wouldn't personaly do that either, if a key gets stolen you are replacing both locks again.

ChumpusRex

MrMrMr wrote: »

So just from B&Q, screwfix etc? Is this still ok for the insurance that I fit them though also?

I'd suggest taking the old cylinder out and measuring it. Then order a high security one of the same size from an online locksmith.

Some insurers are now recognise specially tested cylinders - these will he marked TS007. It is therefore recommended that you get a TS007 approved cylinder,as they have been tested for security and in the future most insurers are likely to recognise them. The highest TS007 rating is 3 star and these very strong locks are easily available online for around £30.

If you go to a locksmith (Inc. Online) you can buy cylinders "keyed alike" (2 or more cylinders with the same key). This is convenient, but if a key gets stolen both locks are compromised.

thesaint

Personally, I don't use anti-drill/anti-bump.
If you lose your keys, then it will cost you a fortune to get into your house.

R6TTJ

thesaint wrote: »

Personally, I don't use anti-drill/anti-bump.
If you lose your keys, then it will cost you a fortune to get into your house.

Try not to loose your key (I might have jinxed myself lol)

MrMrMr

It's, in my opinion, more convenient to have the same key for both back and front door.

The family will all have a key so I'm sure if we lose one, then won't all Stu once. As long as it's lost, yes we may have to change both barrels rather than one, but hopefully wouldn't be too much.