Moving house and changing the locks...

[Deleted User]

We're due to move house next week and wondered if anyone has any advice regarding changing the locks.

We are definitely getting the door locks changed (any ideas on cost?) but wondered if we should get the window locks changed too?

Think we are going to get new doors for the garage anyway so won't need to worry about that.

Thank you!

HampshireH

Pop to B&q or any store and diy it with new cyclinders

McKneff

I wouldnt bother chsnging the window locks

[Deleted User]

HampshireH wrote: »

Pop to B&q or any store and diy it with new cyclinders

Thank you, i've just done some research and we will get the best quality anti snap and fit ourselves

G_M

I'd change all the locks.


Measure the old ones, use online guide for how to match, buy online, fit yourself.

pramsay13

You don't need to get window locks changed as the locks are on the inside so even if someone had the key they wouldn't be able to get in without breaking a window.

Red-Squirrel_2

I've never changed any, its totally up to you, there's no rules!

franklee

We didn't bother to change the window locks that can only be used from inside but we shut all windows when we go out. I wouldn't want to leave a window locked open when the house is empty with the lock accessible as our keys are simple keys that anyone could easily have. Maybe newer windows have better locks? What are your window locks like?

We keep the window keys to hand as well in case we have to escape out the window if there's a fire.

societys_child

Window locks are about as secure as . . erm, a lump of cheese,
but they do make it more difficult to gain access from outside. Absolutely no point changing them.

societys_child

franklee wrote: »

Maybe newer windows have better locks?

Nope, they're still the same.

hazyjo

Loads of advice and comments on this thread https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/5867523/changing-the-locks


and on other threads. It's a subject that comes up fairly often.