British Standard locks · DBS-checked engineers · 12-month guarantee · No call-out fee
Fixed price before we start · no call-out fee

Moving House Lock Change

You don't know who still has keys to your new place. Sterling Locksmith changes every external lock in one visit — often the day you complete — all keyed alike.

4.9 on Google · 168 reviews Usually 20–40 min No call-out fee DBS-checked
Moving House Lock Change
DBS-checked engineers No call-out fee Non-destructive entry British Standard locks Fixed price up front 12-month guarantee
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07883 315 428
DBS-checked
Every engineer carries ID
Fully insured
£2m public liability
British Standard
BS3621 & TS007 locks
24 hours
365 days, bank holidays too
Fixed price
Agreed before we start
12-month guarantee
Parts and labour

Fitted to your insurer's requirements

New-build or Victorian terrace, we fit BS3621 deadlocks on timber doors and TS007 3-star cylinders on uPVC and composite doors, and leave you a receipt listing the grades. That's one less thing to chase when you set up the home insurance.

Landlords and letting agents

Changing locks between tenancies is good practice and often a legal expectation. We offer lock schedules for portfolios, restricted-key systems so tenants can't cut copies, and fixed per-door pricing so you know the cost before the van leaves the yard.

The first thing to do with a new home

Previous owners, their builders, cleaners, estate agents, the tenant before them — nobody knows how many copies of your front-door key are out there. Changing the locks on completion day is the cheapest piece of security you'll ever buy, and Sterling Locksmith makes it one phone call: front, back, side, patio and garage doors in a single visit.

Everything keyed alike

We fit new cylinders and deadlocks to every external door and key them alike, so each member of the household gets one key that does the lot. You choose how many keys you need on the day — no trip to a key cutter, no waiting.

Lockouts
from £59
Lock changes
from £75
Call-out fee
none, ever
  • DBS-checked, fully insured engineers
  • British Standard locks on every van
  • Non-destructive entry wherever possible
  • 12-month guarantee on parts and labour
FAQ

Questions people ask us

Can you come on completion day?+

Yes — tell us the day and the rough time you get the keys and we'll have an engineer there.

How long does a whole-house lock change take?+

Typically one to two hours for a house with three or four external doors.

Do I need to be in?+

Yes, someone needs to let us in and take the new keys.

Do you do car keys?+

No. Property locks only.

Other services
01

Emergency Lockout Service

Locked out of your house, flat or shop? Sterling Locksmith opens the door fast and without damage, 24 hours a day — usually within 30 minutes.

From £59
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02

Lock Change & Replacement

New tenancy, lost keys or a worn-out lock — Sterling Locksmith supplies and fits British Standard locks on the spot, keyed-alike if you want one key for every door.

From £75
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03

Burglary Repair & Boarding Up

Forced door or broken frame after a break-in? Sterling Locksmith boards up, repairs the damage and fits new locks the same day, with a written report for your insurer.

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04

uPVC & Composite Door Lock Repair

Stiff handle, door won't lock, or the mechanism's given up? Sterling Locksmith repairs and replaces uPVC multipoint locks and realigns the door so it locks smoothly again.

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05

Commercial & Security Upgrades

Shops, offices, HMOs and landlords: master-key systems, high-security cylinders, smart locks and a free security survey with every visit from Sterling Locksmith.

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Recent jobs

Real doors, real engineers

Lockouts · lock changes · burglary repairs · uPVC
Engineer at the door — Sterling Locksmith
Engineer at the door
New cylinder fitted — Sterling Locksmith
New cylinder fitted
Van stocked and ready — Sterling Locksmith
Van stocked and ready
Lock change completed — Sterling Locksmith
Lock change completed
Non-destructive entry — Sterling Locksmith
Non-destructive entry
Secured and guaranteed — Sterling Locksmith
Secured and guaranteed
Reviews

What our customers say

4.9 on Google · 168 reviews

“Fitted a BS3621 deadlock and an anti-snap cylinder, showed me the kitemarks, left the receipt for the insurer. Neat, polite, quick.”

Helen D. · Bradford · Lock change · 4 days ago

“Locked out on a Sunday morning with the kids. Engineer there in twenty-five minutes, no damage, fair price. Can't fault them.”

Kamran A. · Dewsbury · Emergency lockout · 1 week ago

“Patio door lock seized solid. Replaced the mechanism and the door glides again. Explained everything as he went.”

Lucy P. · Selby · uPVC / patio · 2 weeks ago
Areas we cover

Moving house across 10 towns

We don't do car keys. Sterling Locksmith is a home and business locksmith. For vehicle lockouts or key programming you'll want an auto locksmith.

Moving house, sorted today.

Fitted properly · Fixed price · Guaranteed

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