Make an entrance inventory
List front, rear and side doors, noting any door with more than one lock. Include locks that feel unreliable as well as those you want changed simply because you cannot account for old copies.
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New home. New keys.
Moving is a useful time to review who may hold keys to your home. Plan the doors you want checked and discuss a visit around your move.
Recognise the problem?
Review access to your new home
- Review the front and back door locks
- Replace locks for a new set of keys
- Include any existing locking faults
The assessment
Plan around your moving date.
Share the expected date and when you will have authorised access. An appointment needs agreeing; a completion-day slot should be checked in advance.
Tell us about the doorThe next step
Several doors, one clear scope.
List the doors and existing lock types. Each may need a different replacement. If you rent or arrange work for someone else, check permission and agree who receives the new keys. For a business tenancy change, use the commercial page.
Call 07337 571126 with the property location and whether the door is open, closed or locked. Let us know if you cannot secure the building.
A closer look
New place.
Your own fresh start.
Explore the details. Select a photograph to take a closer look.
A key handover is just the start.
Receiving keys does not tell you how many copies are still in circulation.
Every entrance belongs on the list.
Include front, rear and side doors when discussing your new home’s locks.
Start with your situation
Your moving-day lock checklist.
Choose the detail that sounds familiar. You don’t need the name of the lock to start the conversation.
Call to discuss your door01Before the move
List the external doors and confirm when you will have authorised access. Mention any existing lock problems and the date you hope to arrange the work.
02Once you have the keys
Check which key operates each door and whether the handles and locks work normally. Tell us about doors that stick or cannot be secured, rather than assuming every problem needs the same replacement.
03After the change
Confirm the keys supplied for each selected lock, test the operation and decide who needs a copy. Keep product information with your household records for future reference.
Understand the work
A quote for the doors involved.
The quantity, specification and condition of the locks shape the price. Discuss fitting, keys and visit arrangements together, and update the appointment if your moving date changes.
Prices & quotes Find your local area- The actual door
Material, condition and existing hardware determine the suitable work.
- The right parts
Compatible dimensions and the selected specification matter.
- A clear agreement
Discuss attendance, assessment, labour, parts and any travel costs.
A plan for every entrance
Settle in with a clear key handover.
Moving-day work is easier to arrange when the doors, access time and people receiving the new keys are considered together.
Separate timing from possession
An expected completion time is not the same as confirmed access. Tell us when you can authorise work at the property and update the arrangements if your moving date or handover changes.
Plan the new key distribution
Count the household members and other people who need access. Discuss supplied keys and suitable arrangements before fitting, then decide where spare keys will be kept after the move.
The handover
One less loose end on moving day.
A simple record helps when several doors and different key sets are involved.
- Identify which new key operates each changed lock.
- Test each included entrance before the visit ends.
- Keep old keys separate and record who receives new copies.
Good questions
Before the
next turn of the key.
Useful answers about moving-home lock changes.
When should I get in touch?
Once you know the likely moving date, ask about availability. Confirm access arrangements before fixing the appointment.
Can several locks be included in a quote?
Yes, describe each door so the proposed scope and suitable products can be discussed. Confirm parts and visit arrangements before booking.
Can I arrange work after completion?
You can ask for an appointment after you have access. No completion-day slot or immediate attendance is guaranteed.
What information helps a multi-door request?
Give the postcode, number of external doors, door types, any existing faults and your preferred timing.
A little more detail
Understand your options.
01 / HOMEWARD ADVICE
Moving home: make a plan for your locks and keys
Receiving a set of keys does not tell you how many copies exist. A planned lock review helps you decide who should have access from the start.
Read the guide 02 / HOMEWARD ADVICEWhat should a locksmith quote include?
A useful quote identifies the job, the proposed work and the total charging basis. Start with the door problem, then ask what the price actually covers.
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