Lock upgrades to secure your home or business
Trust the experts to take care of all your locksmith needs. Whether you want to upgrade your locks, or have extra keys cut, you can be sure Hallam Locksmiths will do a professional job and charge you the best price.
Lock for all types of domestic doors & windows
Experience the efficiency and professionalism of our local locksmith team in Sheffield. Our expert locksmiths are adept at all types of lock upgrades, ensuring your security needs are met with precision and care.
Wooden doors
Wooden doors invariably use a mortice deadlock (a ‘Chubb’ lock) and a rim night latch (a ‘Yale’ lock). If they are British Standard (BS3621), they will meet insurance requirements. They also provide a heightened level of security for your peace of mind. Contrary to popular belief, properties with British Standard mortice locks rarely get broken into. If your existing locks are not up to standard, we can look to upgrade them. If keys have been lost or stolen, the replacements will be up to this standard.
uPVC or composite doors
UPVC or composite doors are secured by a multipoint locking mechanism, ensuring both security and draught-proofing. The euro cylinder, also known as the ‘barrel,’ locks the door firmly upon turning the key. For insurance purposes, the multipoint lock must have multiple locking points, a requirement that has recently been reduced and is often not stated. The euro cylinder is the potential weak point, but you can enhance your security by upgrading to a three-star high-security cylinder. These cylinders, unlike standard ones, prevent picking, bumping, drilling, and snapping, which is crucial for preventing break-ins, a common issue in Sheffield.
Metal doors
These are often found on commercial and garage doors. The lock is mortised into the door and generally is a standard or multi-point sash lock. Insurance policies usually need suitable dead/sash locks. They may also need extra internal locking bolts at the top and bottom. Here, we fit many types. We recommend letting a pro, like Hallam Locksmiths, take care of it.
Sliding patio doors
Our services extend to sliding patio doors as well. We can install extra locks in each door’s top and bottom corners, such as patio door bolts. These bolts are a cheap, reliable way to secure sliding patio doors when the central lock is broken. Those with a euro cylinder, similar to uPVC doors, can replace it with a three-star high-security lock.
