New Lock Installation Services

Is a New Lock Installation your next step? Are you wondering if your door is gonna be damaged when you choose to proceed with a New Lock Installation? Of course, not. Sure, we assume you’ll ask our professional locksmiths to come over. They know their door locks really well and they will do your New Lock Installation professionally.

Of course, bear in mind, your door locks are a major point of your home security. That’s why it is really important to choose the best door lock option you can. It is also important what type of door you have: wooden door, uPVC door, and so on. More than that, the security level a locksmith would recommend depends – on external doors, internal doors, and interior doors. 

Also, because burglars are getting ,,better and smarter” each and every day, many homeowners prefer to upgrade their security. So, most of them prefer to replace their standard basic door locks with high-security door locks, just to try to prevent burglaries. That is to say, a new lock installation is a big step in your house upgrade. Therefore, you need to make the best decision when choosing a new door lock. To sum up, ask our NW Locksmith expert to come over to help. They would be happy to present you with many door lock options. 

First of all, the locksmith will discuss more with you about the possibilities you have for your door, especially if we are talking about a new door and a new house. Surely, you will choose together with our locksmith the best door lock to fit. Obviously, this depends on your door type and the security level you need in order to be safe.

So, after you will make your decision in regards to the door locks, he will start working on your door. If there is not a new door, the locksmith will remove the old lock with a screwdriver but if the door is brand new, he will use special tools like a drill or a hammer. Basically, anything that is suitable for your particular situation when it comes to installing a new lock. Also, he has to make sure that both the lock and latch flush fit properly on your door.

So, the process is simple and straightforward. Before proceeding to the actual door lock fitting, he will use a pencil to mark the holes for both the latch and the main lock. Mostly, because of the locksmith’s experience, if there is a simple installation job, he will actually work about 15-20 minutes to install or fit a Mortice Deadlock on your door. Of course, sometimes with old doors, there’s a big chance to have a complicated job and this means more time for the locksmith labor. 

Definitely, choosing the right door locks for your new door is an extremely important process and it requires some time and thought. For sure, if you wanna protect your home, you have to be ready to invest in quality door locks and professional services. Therefore, make sure you discuss all your options with our locksmith, so you choose the right door locks for your home. Most importantly, these door locks will ensure that your home security is at the best level.

NW Locksmith offers only fully guaranteed door lock installation services. Moreover, we are working for your safety around the clock, day and night and we are using only BS-3621 locks (British Standard). So, our door locks are a selection of the best door locks you can find on the market. Surely, these were carefully chosen by our professional locksmiths, so you can stay safe all the time!

Firstly, choosing the lock for your door is very important when choosing a door lock and you really have to pay attention to it. Certainly, there are so many different ways for doors to be bypassed nowadays, and a high-secured perfectly fitted lock can be your lucky card when it comes to burglars. Here, you can read more about their methods and you will have more statistics about London in particular.

Mostly, the locks in London have the same basic features: a blot and a strike (the strike is located in the frame of the door). When we are talking about high-security locks we are talking about the nature of the bolt within a lock – the stronger, the better! But, for exterior doors, the locksmiths are using:

For deadbolt locks, the locksmith installs them on their own but they can be added to doors that already have latch bolt locks. They are meant to make doors to be extra secured and to protect you more in case of a burglary. Of course, we are talking about a mortice lock or a sash lock.

When he installs a deadbolt, a locksmith will use all the tools mentioned for the latch fresh installation, with the addition of the hole saw. A hole saw is used to bore holes into the door so that the deadbolt lock can be properly installed. Here are all the steps he will take to proceed with a professional new lock installation. 

1. The deadbolt hole: if the door is not drilled properly, the door might splinter and it will be damaged.
2. The locksmith makes sure that outlines the starting points and makes them right for a proper saw through the hole.
3. He drills through one side of the door, and only drills halfway through.
4. After that, he drills on the opposite side and all the way through to the section that was sawed off first. Otherwise, he risks destroying the door.
5. Drill a new hole through the edge of the door, so that the latch can be fitted into it. It is important to clean out all the holes and chisel the edges so that they line up with the shape and style of the lock.
6. Insert the latch through the edge of the door and screwed it in.
7. The technician drills a hole into the doorframe so that the strike plate can be placed upon it and is screwed in. 
8. So, the locksmith makes sure that the tailpiece of the cylinder that sits within the collar, is lined up properly inside the lock and that the bolts of the turn knob are also lined up on the opposite side.

Finally, when everything is lined up properly and screwed in right, the new lock installation on your door is done.

For sure, it is very important to choose the right lock with the appropriate features for your home. More than that, the high-security door locks come in all shapes and sizes. So, make sure you get the best door lock for your needs. In conclusion, always discuss with the expert locksmith onsite and let him know all the requirements you have for your specific case.

Certainly, there are different lock requirements you have to consider when you wanna proceed with new lock installation. Here are some features that a lock needs to be considered a British Standard lock: 

Really important, the main benefits of having BS3621 British Standard approved locks fitted are:

So, drop us a line and we’ll call you back!

office@nwlocksmith.co.uk

Moreover, never hard to write us! 

NW1 5GB – Suite 42, 138 Marylebone Road
London, United Kingdom