Charge to open a BS 5 lever mortice lock and change the lock (Non Emergency)

Most of the time, the reason why locksmiths charge a lot for their service is because of the clients’ urgency. If you need to change your locks immediately and outside the usual business hours, you may expect to pay more for the service. Along with this, locksmiths may also charge more if they have to travel a distance to get to you.  A good locksmith should be able to open this in a matter of minutes with no damage to the lock, however if the lock has failed or the snib has malfunctioned, drilling may be the only option.

Euro Cylinder locks are most commonly seen on residential properties with UPVC doors. The prices quoted here are for non emergency callouts on standard (Non BS) euro locks.  If you have lost the keys, and the door is locked, there will usually be an extra charge depending on the labour involved. In an emergency or out of hours situation, the prices will usually increase around 25 %.  British Standard locks will usually be dearer also.

These locks were popular in the 90's for timber doors hinged on the left or the right.  They can be very expensive to replace.

It is very important that you have a secure home. Should you suspect that your current euro cylinders are outdated and vulnerable to attack, you should seriously consider replacing these locks with high security, 3 Star cylinders. The euro cylinder can be the most vulnerable part of your door. By using techniques that we will not discuss here, a burglar may be able to gain access in less than 60 seconds, if you have an antiquated or ill fitting cylinder. The BSI kitemark is a certification mark that represents safety and quality and is trusted and respected throughout the world. In the UK a growing number of insurance companies now insist that any euro  lock fitted to an external door must have a British Standard Kitemark