Some locksmiths may charge more to open a mortice lock, as in some cases a mortice lock can take longer to open than rim or euro locks.
If your uPVC door has a basic cylinder lock these can be easy to unlock, but high security anti-snap locks usually require specialist tools and knowledge so that could make the job more expensive.
For wooden doors most can be simple to unlock, but you might have 2 security locks on them. If so opening 2 locks is more expensive, remembering if you do have to damage the locks you will need replacement locks as well.
he cost to replace keys all depends on how many locks will need to be replaced in the home. Most locksmiths recommend replacing the lock if you lost your key for security reasons.
If your home or business has locks that are keyed alike you would have to replace every lock.
The average price of a basic rim cylinder ( Yale Cylinder ) can cost from £20, the price will vary with each brand of lock, and also the type of night latch, a auto deadlocking will be more expensive but offers more security.
Any British Standard approved night latch conforming to BS3621 is likely to cost roughly from £80 per lock.
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