Lock Change & Replacement
Whether you have just moved into a flat on Butts Green Road, ended a tenancy, had a break-in attempt, or simply noticed your front door cylinder is worn and stiff, changing your locks is one of the most straightforward ways to take back control of who can access your home. Our mobile lock change service covers Hornchurch and the surrounding RM11 and RM12 areas around the clock, with a trained technician dispatched to your door — no shop visit, no waiting days for an appointment.
Open 24 hours, 7 days a week · Fully insured
Hornchurch Locksmith operates 24/7, every day of the year including bank holidays, so whether you need a door lock replacement Hornchurch residents can rely on at 2am on a Sunday or during a busy weekday afternoon, we answer the call. Our insured technicians carry a range of cylinders and lock hardware in the van, meaning most jobs are completed in a single visit. Before any work begins, we confirm an exact up-front quote over the phone so you know precisely what to expect.
What we do
Available 24/7
Day, night, weekends and bank holidays — a real local locksmith answers and sends a fully-stocked van.
We come straight away
Based in Hornchurch, we send a locksmith straight away — we're usually with you in about 30 minutes.
Fully insured
Vetted locksmiths, a clear price on the phone, and no surprise add-ons when we arrive.
Damage-free entry
We pick and bypass locks the right way, so most lockouts are solved without drilling anything.
Frequently asked questions
Answers to what our customers ask most. Still unsure? Just call.
How do I know which type of lock my Hornchurch front door needs?+
The right lock depends on your door type, your insurance policy wording, and how the door is used day to day. Timber front doors usually need a 5-lever mortice deadlock meeting BS3621 and a Yale-type nightlatch. uPVC and composite doors use a multipoint mechanism with a euro cylinder, and we strongly recommend an anti-snap cylinder rated to TS007 3-star for those doors. When our technician arrives they will assess what you have, explain what each upgrade achieves in plain terms, and confirm the price before touching anything. You are never committed to a particular product until you have agreed the quote.
What factors affect the cost of a lock change service?+
Several things go into the final figure: the type and grade of lock or cylinder needed, whether the door is timber, uPVC or composite, the time of day or night (evening, weekend and bank holiday calls involve a different rate), travel distance within our coverage area, and the number of locks being changed in one visit. We always confirm an exact price on the phone before dispatching a technician, so there are no surprises when the job is done.
Can a tenant request a lock change without the landlord's permission?+
Generally, no — a tenant changing a lock without the landlord's consent can breach the tenancy agreement and complicate the return of the property at the end of the tenancy. If you are a tenant with a genuine safety concern, the right route is to contact your letting agent or landlord first. In urgent situations, such as a domestic safety issue, we can still attend and carry out the work, but we will need to see evidence of your right to occupy the property. We encourage tenants to speak with their landlord or letting agent to arrange a lock change properly — it protects everyone.
Do you replace multipoint locks on uPVC doors in Hornchurch?+
Yes. Replacing a failed or worn multipoint mechanism is one of the most common jobs we carry out across Hornchurch and the RM11 and RM12 postcode districts. We carry popular mechanism sizes in the van so most replacements are completed in a single visit. We also replace or upgrade the euro cylinder at the same time if it is showing wear or if the customer wants to move to an anti-snap, insurance-rated option.
What if my lock has been damaged in a break-in attempt — do you offer an emergency lock change?+
Absolutely. A damaged or compromised lock after a break-in attempt is treated as a priority. Call 020 3757 6053 at any hour and explain the situation. We will dispatch a technician straight away and aim to be with you in around 30 minutes. We carry replacement cylinders, multipoint mechanisms and 5-lever mortice locks so the door can be made secure in the same visit. We work damage-free wherever the door condition allows, and we can advise on upgrading to a higher-security cylinder at the same time if the existing one contributed to the vulnerability.
Do you work in the evenings, at weekends and on bank holidays in Hornchurch?+
Yes, without exception. Our 24 hour locksmith Hornchurch service runs every day of the year — evenings, weekends and bank holidays included. Lock problems rarely happen at a convenient time, and our team is always on call. The number to reach us is 020 3757 6053, and it is answered around the clock by a real member of the team, not an automated system.