Replace Locks with Self Locking Locks?

anotheruser

I know this may sound like a silly question but we have a UPVC door with a lock that just locks with the key.

Our rear door is also UPVC but has a handle that if you life it up, you can't open the door from outside without the key.

Is this an easy change?
Expensive?
Any pointers on what I need to buy?

Thanks 🙂

societys_child

There's a 2011 thread about this, but in reverse, if you see wot I mean . . .
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/3407769

Think it's a "split spindle" system, no idea about cost. It could be quite cheap and simple to change. Might depend on how old the door and lock/ handle is.

anotheruser

Thanks for the thread.

I think I'm gonna have to get someone to take a look, as some posts say it'll cost very little, another one says it'll be £70 odd!

I hope it's just a setting.

I'm sure my parents house can open either way, but if you're on the inside and you've lifted the handle then it can't be opened from the inside.

beaker141

Wow - what a great idea - I'd never heard of these before !

http://upvcspares4repairs.co.uk/upvc-door-spares-replacement-parts/upvc-door-handles/split-spindle-door-lock-door-handle-packs-key-only-entry-outside.html