Old keys do not expire by themselves
Previous owners, family members, neighbours, cleaners, builders or estate agents may all have had copies at some stage. You simply do not know.
Moved house in Leeds?
Just moved house? Change the locks and stop wondering who still has a keyFresh keys • stronger options • day-one peace of mind
This is one of the simplest upgrades you can make when you move in. You get known access, fresh keys and the confidence that the door is not still relying on copies from the past.
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Known keys onlyNo relying on the unknown history of the property.
Fast resetMany common lock changes are completed in one visit.
Better securityUpgrade weak cylinders while you are at it.
Clear quotePrice confirmed before work starts.
No call-out feeNo charge just for attending.
No VATNo 20% added on top afterwards.
Why new homeowners change the locks
It is easier to do it now than later
Once furniture is in, routines start and life gets busy, it is easy to leave the job. Sorting it early is cleaner and less stressful.
You can improve weak locks at the same time
If the current cylinders or locks are basic, worn or dated, this is the perfect time to step up security instead of just replacing like for like.
Common locks changed after moving house
Most homes need one of these. A quick photo usually makes it easy to confirm what you have.
Euro cylinders
Common on uPVC, composite and many wooden doors. Often the quickest and neatest lock reset after moving in.
Mortice locks
Common on older timber doors. These can often be replaced like for like or upgraded depending on the door and your preference.
Night latches and rim locks
Yale-style front door locks are usually straightforward to change. Good option if you want a quick, simple key reset at the front door.
Real job example: old cylinders replaced with high-security locks for a new homeowner, giving them total peace of mind and a fresh set of keys from day one.
Do not just replace the old problem with the same weak lock
If the existing lock is basic, this is a good moment to improve it.
On many euro-cylinder doors, anti-snap cylinders are a sensible improvement. Better protection, same simple day-to-day use.
On suitable timber doors, insurer-friendly mortice options can improve both security and peace of mind.
Want to know what your door takes?
Send a photo of the lock and the door edge on WhatsApp and I will tell you the likely options before I come out.
Quick answers for new homeowners
In most cases, yes. It removes the uncertainty quickly and gives you known keys from the start.
Yes. Many doors can be upgraded to stronger options instead of simply replacing like for like.
No. A photo of the handle, cylinder or door edge is usually enough to point things in the right direction.
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