Lock Change in Bristol — New Cylinders Fitted Same Day
Most lock change requests from Bristol come from one of five situations: moving into a new property, a tenancy ending, a lost or stolen key, a failed lock that won’t open or close properly, or a security upgrade after a nearby break-in. The BS area includes a lot of Victorian and Edwardian terraces — which tends to have either ageing mortice locks, tired euro cylinders, or uPVC multipoint systems that haven’t been touched since the door was fitted. We supply and fit across all types. We serve Bristol and the wider area including Bath, Keynsham, Yate, Clevedon, Nailsea.
What we change and what we keep
In most domestic lock changes, the lock body stays and only the cylinder is replaced. This is cheaper, quicker, and often just as secure — especially if you’re upgrading to an anti-snap cylinder in an existing door. Where the lock body itself has a fault, or where the specification needs upgrading to meet insurance requirements, we replace the full mechanism. We’ll tell you which situation you’re in before we start and give you the cost of both options if relevant.
What cylinders we fit and why it matters
The standard UK door cylinder is a euro profile, and not all are created equal. The cheapest ones can be snapped with basic tools in under a minute — a technique burglars have been using since the mid-2000s and that most insurance policies now specifically exclude. We stock TS007-rated anti-snap cylinders as standard and recommend them for all external doors. They’re not expensive, and the difference in security is significant.
Why customers in Bristol choose us
- ✓Anti-snap cylinders as standard
We carry TS007 3-star cylinders as our default recommendation. Not upselling — just the minimum we’d fit on our own front doors.
- ✓Correct diagnosis first
We check whether it’s the cylinder or the full mechanism before quoting. No unnecessary replacements.
- ✓Insurance-compliant locks
We know which locks meet BS3621 and TS007 requirements. If you need a certificate for your insurer, we provide it.
- ✓Same-visit fitting
We carry the most common cylinder sizes and types. Most lock changes are completed in one visit with no need to order parts.
- ✓12-month warranty
On all supplied parts and labour. If anything fails, we come back free.
