A customer in Rayners Lane, HA2 contacted Fix My Locks because their wooden front door was secured with only a basic traditional night latch. They wanted an additional lock fitted to give the entrance another level of security.
After assessing the door, we supplied and fitted a British Standard 5-lever deadlock, supplied with three keys.
Why add a deadlock to a wooden front door?
Traditional night latches are common on timber front doors and are convenient for everyday use, but adding a properly fitted deadlock means the door has a separate additional locking point. For homeowners looking to improve the security of an existing wooden entrance door, this can be a very worthwhile upgrade.
Rather than replacing the entire door or changing how the customer uses it day to day, the additional deadlock works alongside the existing night latch and gives the homeowner the option of positively locking the door with a key.
What does BS3621 mean?
BS3621 is a British Standard for thief-resistant mechanically operated locks used on doors. It sets requirements for the lock’s design and resistance to recognised methods of attack. Locks that meet the standard are commonly used on timber entrance doors and are often specified by UK home insurers.
It is important to check the wording of your own home insurance policy rather than assuming every insurer has identical requirements. Where a policy specifies a BS3621 lock, fitting an appropriate British Standard lock can help ensure the door’s locking arrangement meets that stated requirement.
Extra security without replacing the door
This Rayners Lane customer now has two separate locking points on the front door: the existing night latch for convenient everyday use and the new 5-lever deadlock for additional security.
A security upgrade does not always mean replacing everything already fitted. Sometimes adding the right additional lock to a suitable wooden door is a straightforward way to improve the overall locking arrangement while retaining the existing hardware.
Need an additional lock fitted in Rayners Lane or HA2?
Fix My Locks 24/7 Locksmiths Ltd can assess your existing wooden front door and advise on suitable lock upgrades, including British Standard deadlocks and additional security. We provide professional locksmith services in Rayners Lane, HA2 and surrounding areas.