Locks and hardware
Hardware that looks right and holds.
Choose by what it has to stop and what it has to match; we fit and adjust it so the door closes without a shove.
Choosing a cylinder
The three grades, side by side.
What the marks mean, and where each belongs. Sample prices, fitted.
Standard euro cylinder
from £45No security rating. Fine for an internal door; on a front door it can be snapped.
1-star TS007
from £70Resists picking and drilling for a set time, but needs a 2-star handle to resist snapping.
3-star TS007 or SS312 Diamond
from £95Anti-snap, anti-pick, anti-drill on its own. What most insurers mean by 'secure'.
Handles and finishes
Match the door, not the catalogue.
Satin chrome
Handles from £60Modern doors and white uPVC; wipes clean.
Polished brass
Handles from £75Period doors; darkens unless lacquered.
Matt black
Handles from £65Painted doors in dark greens and greys; hides fingerprints.
Smart lock with key override
from £290Opens from your phone or a code; the key still works if the battery dies. Fitted and set up with you.