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Need lock installation in Edinburgh? We dispatch 24/7 with no call-out fee and aim to reach you within 22 minutes. Fixed quote before work begins.
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We ask whether this is a new door with no existing lock, a replacement on an old one, or an additional lock (e.g. on a rear door). Door type — wooden, UPVC, composite — tells us what hardware to bring.
Lock installation work in Edinburgh is usually scheduled rather than emergency. Same-day or next-day slots are standard; weekends available without surcharge.
Engineer measures the door, checks frame condition, and advises on the right lock grade. Insurance requirements — BS3621 on wood, 3-star on UPVC/composite — are confirmed before fitting.
Lock installed including any chiselling or drilling required, tested through full key cycle, and BS3621 / TS007 compliance record issued on completion.
Situations we handle
Builder or carpenter has hung a new front or back door on converted Georgian townhouses in Edinburgh but left the locking hardware to a specialist. We measure the rebate, chisel precisely for a BS3621 mortice case, fit the lock and strike, and test.
Our approach Accurate chiselling to match a BS3621 case; strike plate aligned; cylinder or nightlatch paired as appropriate.
Renovation project across a 1930s–50s council housing in Oxgangs and Wester Haile in Edinburgh, all external doors need new hardware. We scope the whole property in one visit, fit locks to BS3621 / TS007 3-star throughout, and co-ordinate keyed-alike setups where the customer wants fewer keys on the ring.
Our approach Scheduled installation across all external doors; keyed-alike matching where requested; full written compliance pack on completion.
Door type drives most of the work in Edinburgh, not the lock itself — the matrix below breaks the prep down by the three we see most often.
By door type
Hardware choice
Door type, rebate, standards, and keyed-alike — before the first chisel goes in
On a timber final-exit door, a BS3621 5-lever mortice deadlock is the insurance-grade choice: the bolt projects into the frame and can't be forced by pushing or spreading the door. A nightlatch alone is insufficient — it provides convenience, not security. The correct installation is a BS3621 mortice plus a BS-rated nightlatch: one for deadlocking overnight, one for daytime convenience. We measure the rebate depth and stile width before selecting a case.
On UPVC and composite doors, the multipoint mechanism is operated by a euro cylinder. The cylinder is the only meaningful security component — and the most commonly compromised one. We specify TS007 3-star anti-snap cylinders on every new UPVC installation: anti-snap, anti-pick, anti-drill, and anti-bump rated. The cylinder size (e.g. 35/35, 40/40, 45/45) must match the door profile — we measure on site and cut the correct size from van stock.
If a door already has a mortice pocket from a previous lock, fitting a new BS3621 case is quick — the chisel work is minimal. If the door has no existing cutout (brand new door, or converted opening), accurate chiselling takes an additional 30–60 minutes per door. We quote based on what's actually there, not a flat rate — new-rebate installs are priced to reflect the additional labour.
Converted tenement flats in Marchmont frequently have rebate depths over 60mm — standard UK BS3621 cases won't seat flush without packing
Pricing
Our lock installation pricing in Edinburgh is fixed on site after the engineer sees the job. Starting from £59, the quote covers parts, labour, and VAT — no surprises. If you don't agree with the quote, there's no call-out fee and no obligation.
What moves the price
Door type and preparation
Existing rebate vs new chiselling changes labour time; UPVC locks usually quicker than wooden mortice installs.
Lock grade
BS3621 is baseline; 3-star anti-snap adds cost on euro doors; high-security premium brands optional.
Number of locks
Per-door pricing with package discount on whole-house installs.
Typical Edinburgh examples
New mortice case fitted to a wooden door — chiselling, strike plate, 3 keys, paperwork.
3-star anti-snap cylinder and matching handle fitted to a UPVC or composite door.
Common questions about lock installation in Edinburgh.
Yes — this is one of our most common installation jobs in Edinburgh. Carpenters and joiners often hang the door and leave lock fitting to specialists. We measure the rebate, chisel for a BS3621 mortice case, fit the strike plate, and test through a full key cycle. Finished work looks factory-fit.
For external doors on Edinburgh homes with standard insurance — yes, almost certainly. BS3621 is the minimum most UK home insurers specify on final-exit wooden doors. We fit BS3621 as standard and issue written paperwork confirming the standard for your insurance file.
Yes — if you want one key to open your front and rear doors, we supply keyed-alike cylinders on the most common profiles. Arrange at the survey stage so we bring matching parts. This works cleanly on UPVC euro cylinders and on certain mortice profiles.
Not always. Many Edinburgh new-builds come with entry-level euro cylinders on UPVC or composite doors that lack the TS007 3-star anti-snap rating, and sometimes a mortice case that predates BS3621 on the side door. We survey the whole property, identify any hardware gaps, and upgrade to compliant standards on the same visit — with a compliance pack for your insurer.
Also nearby
Our engineers don't just cover Edinburgh — we serve the surrounding towns and neighbourhoods too. If you're just outside Edinburgh, we can still reach you fast.
Ready when you are
24/7 dispatch across Edinburgh and the EH1 area. Fixed quote before work starts. No call-out fee.