Just moved in, lost a set of keys, or want fresh locks after a break-in? City Locksmiths change and upgrade locks across Bristol every day. We fit British Standard, anti-snap cylinders that meet common home insurance requirements, explain your options in plain English, and only ever charge a fair price agreed up front. No call-out fee, 24-month guarantee.
There are a few moments when changing the locks is simply the sensible thing to do. Moving into a new home is the big one: you have no idea how many old keys are floating around with previous owners, tenants, cleaners or tradespeople, so a fresh set of locks gives you a clean start. The same goes for losing your keys, splitting up with someone who had a key, or the end of a tenancy. And after a break-in or attempted break-in, changing the locks is often the first step to feeling safe in your own home again.
Whatever the reason, Nick has been doing this across Bristol since July 2009 and will talk you through what you actually need rather than pushing the most expensive option.
You don't always need a brand new lock. If the existing lock is in good condition and it's simply a case of old keys being out there, we can often rekey it so all the old keys stop working and you get a fresh set. It can be a tidy, cost-effective option. Where the lock is worn, dated or below the standard your insurer expects, a full replacement is the better call. We'll look at what you have and give you an honest recommendation either way.
BS3621 mortice locks and night latches that keep most insurers happy.
High-security euro cylinders that resist the most common uPVC door attack.
Old keys made useless without replacing a perfectly good lock body.
Front and back doors set up to one key where the doors allow it.
A lock is only as good as the fitting, so we take the time to set everything up correctly and check the door locks smoothly before we leave. If your door is uPVC, our uPVC lock repair page has more on those mechanisms.
We change locks all over the city, from Clifton and Redland to Bishopston, Brislington and Keynsham. If you've just been locked out or had a break-in and need someone urgently, our emergency locksmith service runs 24 hours a day. Otherwise, call Nick to book a convenient time and get a price up front.
It's strongly worth doing. You can't know how many copies of the old keys exist, so a fresh set of locks or a rekey means only you and the people you trust can get in. It's one of the most common jobs we do.
Yes. We fit British Standard locks and anti-snap cylinders that meet the requirements set by most home insurers. If you're unsure exactly what your policy asks for, tell us and we'll match it.
Often, yes. If the lock is sound we can rekey it so the old keys no longer work and you get a new set. It can save money. Where the lock is worn or below standard, replacing it is the better option and we'll say so.
In most cases yes. Where the door types allow it, we can set your locks up so a single key works front and back. It's a lot more convenient than carrying a bunch of different keys.
It depends on the lock type and how many doors, so we give you a clear price before starting. There's never a call-out fee, and every lock we fit is covered by our 24-month guarantee.
Call Nick to talk through your locks and book a convenient time. Honest advice, insurance-approved fittings, and a clear price with no call-out fee.
0117 287 2012