Upgrade Your Wooden Door Security in Kensington
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Professional Mortice Lock Fitting – Secure Your Home with Deep-Set Door Protection
If you have a traditional wooden door and door frame, then choosing the right lock is essential.
When you choose a locking system for timber doors that does not support the style of lock, then your home won’t be as secure as it can be.
This is especially important for commercial premises, so we advise home and business owners that a proper mortice lock installation is one of the best ways to keep security high.
If you have a 5-lever mortice fitting, then your wooden door security is going to deter any burglars as well as keeping your insurance premiums low.
We offer high security mortice deadlock installation which is ideal if you need a BS3621 lock upgrade from a 3-lever or a more simple locking system that has been previously broken into.
More than that, we operate a 24/7 service, including on bank holidays and weekends, so if you need us in an emergency get in touch with us for rapid lock repairs and lock outs.
We can be there quickly in the event of a burglary to reinforce the home, and ensure that your insurers are fully satisfied with the new purchase of a high security lock.
The ideal door lock for timber doors
It can be tricky to know what kind of lock to have fitted on a timber door as they can come in all shapes, sizes and styles.
A keyless egress might be the best choice if you want to be able to leave your home quickly, but a 5-lever mortice lock is perhaps one of the ways to get maximum strength and security.
Wood is one of the best options for a front door as the chunky material makes it a solid force that resists brute force entry, such as kicking or shouldering.
Adding a 5-lever mortice lock to the door that meets British Standard requirements is an excellent way to give extra strength to the wood, as the deadbolts are pushed to a sufficient depth within the door frame hole to offer a sturdy solution for locking.
When you need to create a visible deterrent on your door, then a solid plate on the surface with an inaccessible keyhole, which prevents bumping and picking, does just that.
We can install multiple versions of mortice locks that have been tried and tested to the extreme, and are some of the best British Standard locks available on the market.
Add an optional night latch or deadbolt for security
A mortice lock by itself is a perfect way to keep your home or business secure, but when you need that added layer of security to back up the 5 lever mortice lock, you can opt for a night latch or a deadbolt.
These make doors a lot harder to open in comparison to a lock that’s operated by a spring mechanism.
These features aren’t usually British Standard approved on their own, but when combined with a 5 lever mortice lock they allow a property to meet or exceed insurance requirements.
When we replace an old lock with a quality new one, we can also show you a range of suitable bolt type locks to give added protection.
What’s the difference between a 3-lever and a 5-lever mortice lock?
Selecting the right kind of mortice lock for you isn’t as hard as you might think.
A lever inside a mortice lock is a small metal piece that works in combination with the key when it is in line to unlock the door.
Also, a 3-lever mortice means that there are three of these metal components inside the lock that have special notches cut into them so that the key opens each of the three in turn when they are all lifted to the right height.
The more levers it has, the more secure it is, so 3-levers are more suited to internal doors, such as to an office or for tenants in a house share with a shared kitchen and bathroom. These aren’t usually insurance-approved.
On the other hand, a 5-lever mortice lock made to BS standards is a lot harder to pick in the keyhole as it has more combinations to take note of.
This is one of the best quality locks for wooden doors, and is suitable to satisfy the requirements of most insurers, as everything from the plate and bolt to the spindle is manufactured to a high degree of accuracy and strength.
If you choose a deadlock, this can only be operated with a key, but a sashlock works with a spring mechanism that locks the door when it’s shut.
The more locking points of contact you have on the door, the more secure it will be.
Opt for a BS3621 5-lever mortice for maximum security
Not all mortice locks that we install have the coveted kite mark for BS, and locks should comply with BS3621 if they are to be fully resistant to unauthorised access attempts.
Not only are they screwed in tightly to the frame and have a metal edge that cannot be manipulated with lockpicking tools, but they can also resist snapping, bumping and drilling, blunting any drill bit that attempts to access it and gain entry without a key.
Always look for a BS3621 kitemark when buying a British Standard lock to replace your old one, and our experienced locksmiths will be able to show you our complete range.
If you want your lock to comply with the requirements of insurance providers, then each external door to the property needs to have a high-security BS3621 5-lever mortice measured to fit perfectly with the centre parts of the door.
We always ensure that our locks are chiselled and measured in line with the door, and we double check that it is sitting at exactly the right depth.
Advantages of a mortice lock
There are many advantages when it comes to using a mortice lock to protect your home:
- Highly resistant to forced entry attempts
- The lock extends deep into the door frame
- Precision fitting by the experts
- Compatible with the majority of wooden doors
- Resistant to drilling, picking, snapping and bumping
- Durable design built to last for many years
- Choose 3- or 5-lever designs for your doors
- If it’s BS3621 approved and has 5 levers, it’s accepted by insurers
- All of the locking mechanisms are hidden inside for a clean look
Best brands of mortice lock
When it comes to choosing the best brand of mortice lock to suit you, here at Kensington Locksmith London we only supply and fit brands which meet a minimum requirement of security.
Due to this, some of our favourite brands include Chubb, Ingersoll, ERA, Union, and Yale, which have passed vigorous tests to ensure they meet British standards.
Some brands of mortice lock require more depth drilling than others, and we may need to remove some more timber so that the spindle sits perfectly, but we make sure all holes and faceplates are installed with millimetre precision.
They come in a range of colours and finishes, so you’ll always be able to find versions that suit your property, with a key to match.
High-quality British Standard lock installation
Our qualified locksmiths in Kensington can replace any kind of door lock and provide you with a brand new key to your mortice lock.
When we fit British Standard 5 lever mortice locks to homes in the area, we make sure to position everything on your door correctly, and we take our time to chisel out the timber, use precision drill bits to make space for the latch and box striker too.
We draw and mark all positions ready to screw in the new mortice lock, and we go the extra mile to make sure that the new mortice lock is completely flush with the door edge when it’s screwed in.
This is so the bolt fits into the hole we’ve chiselled out and sits in line with the mortice lock and handle spindle.
Get in touch with us 24/7 on 07884675945 any time of the day or night, or book an appointment to learn more about our mortice lock installation on our website.
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