Upgrade your locks and home security
We’ll install stronger locks and other security measures to stop intruders from easily entering your home, such as:
Anti-snap locks
Our impenetrable anti-snap locks stop burglars from forcing their way into your home.
Window locks
Windows can be a weak point in your security, so we’ll install new locks to keep intruders at bay.
Mortice locks
Fitting additional mortice locks to your front and back doors is an effective way of securing your home.
Door viewers
Door viewers (or peep holes) offer a discreet way of identifying visitors before opening your door.
Door chains
Similar to door viewers, our high-quality door chains let you identify visitors before fully opening the door.
Padlocks
We supply high-security padlock systems that can all be opened with the same key.
Prevent lock snapping with our anti-snap locks
Burglars can force their way into your home by “snapping” the lock. Euro cylinder locks are particularly prone to lock snapping, so burglars can break into your home by simply snapping the cylinder in two.
Lock snapping is one of the most common methods used by burglars, since euro cylinders are so often used on UPVC and double-glazed doors. It requires zero skill and takes under 9 seconds, as an intruder just needs to apply enough pressure to break the cylinder.
Upgrading your euro cylinder locks to 3-star anti-snap locks is the most effective way of preventing any risk of lock snapping. These high-security locks have a protected mechanism, so the lock will stay in place even if the front is snapped off.
Our experienced locksmiths can supply and install anti-snap locks all around your home, including on doors, windows and garages!
Lock upgrades for garages, sheds and more
Garage doors can often prove an easy target for intruders. Most burglars are opportunists, so older garage doors with weak locking mechanisms can provide the opportunity they’ve been waiting for.
To keep your garage secure, we can install secure garage padlocks, mortice locks and garage defenders that act as a visual deterrent (and make forced entry virtually impossible).
We can also add extra security to sheds and outbuildings, to protect expensive tools and equipment from potential thieves.
Why choose our lock upgrades
24/7 locksmith services
Enjoy fast lock repairs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. There is also no call-out charge!
Accredited locksmiths
All of our DBS-checked locksmiths are experts in changing and fitting locks.
Nationwide coverage
From London to Glasgow, our team of mobile locksmiths cover the whole of the UK.
Clear upfront prices
We’ll give you a free, no-obligation quote for your lock upgrades. No hidden fees!
Frequently asked questions about lock upgrades
What is an anti-snap lock?
An anti-snap lock is a high-security lock that prevents intruders from snapping the cylinder. If extreme force is applied, only the “sacrificial” breaks off, so the internal locking mechanism will remain perfectly intact, and your door will remain firmly locked.
How common is lock snapping?
Lock snapping is one of the most common methods burglars use to enter homes and other properties. According to the MLA, a huge number of burglaries in the UK still involve lock snapping, but this number has steadily declined as lock systems have become more sophisticated and secure.
Euro cylinder locks are particularly prone to lock snapping, so we recommend upgrading to anti-snap locks for total peace of mind. Lock snapping burglaries may be declining, but it’s still a very real threat to homes that still use outdated cylinder locks.
How do I get my locks changed or repaired?
Timpson Security offers professional lock changing and lock repair services across the UK. Simply give us a call or fill out our simple contact form, and we’ll send out a local locksmith who will assess your locks and give you a free, no-obligation quote.
How do I know if I already have anti-snap locks?
Anti-snap locks will typically feature either the 3-star Kitemark or Sold Secure Diamond symbol on the lock cylinder. If you aren’t sure whether you have an anti-snap lock, our locksmiths will be able to help!
How do I tell if I have a euro cylinder lock fitted?
You can usually identify euro cylinder locks by their distinctive shape. A euro cylinder lock will have a slim, barrel-shaped unit that resembles an elongated oval, while the keyhole is usually positioned in the centre.
Euro cylinder locks are particularly common on UPVC or composite doors, so you can also check whether this is the type of door you have.