Identify your lock

Wooden door locks

A Mortice Lock is a lock that is inside the edge of a door so that it cannot be seen or removed when the door is closed, there are two types, Deadlock and Sashlock. A deadlock has only a locking bolt and a sash lock has a locking bolt and a latch that is operated by a handle and holds the door closed without the need of it being deadlocked i.e. a back door

A Night Latch is a door lock that can be operated from the inside by a knob and from the outside by a key. i.e. front door. Some night latched have a deadlocking facility as well, requiring a key on the inside.

Night latch
Deadlock

These locks come in a variety of sizes and levels of security, one of the most popular and well know is the Chubb 5Lever British standard insurance approved mortice deadlock, a must for all wooden doors, which is usually accompanied with a Yale night latch.

UPVC Doors / Multi-point Locks

A multi-point locking system has a minimum of three locking points that all lock simultaneously by the turn of a key. Multi-point locks are most common on UPVC doors.

There are over 450 different Multi point locking mechanisms on the market and they are available next day if required. The most common problem with multi point door mechanisms is that the door has dropped or the lock has become badly aligned, this puts excessive strain on the centre gear box which eventually gives up. These locks have an average life of 10 years. The additional locking points help[ to pull the door in tight and provide lots of locking points which are locked into place with Euro cylinder or oval key lock.

Euro cylinder or Oval Locks

The main advantage of the Euro cylinder is that it can be easily changed without the need to change the whole locking mechanism, for example when a key is lost or a property changes hands.  The lock can be operated from both sides and in some application the key will withdraw the latch in place of a handle, an example would be a front door could be easily opened using the handle from the inside but needs a key on the outside. Some locks are made with a thumb turn on the inside to allow locking and unlocking without a key in the case of a communal entrance or a fire exit. There are many different sizes available and it is very important to get the correct size, these locks have a weakness in that they can be easily snapped in half if the wrong size is fitted.

Standard Euro Cylinder
Oval Cylinder
Anti-snap thumb turn
High security B.S. anti-snap euro cylinder

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Jane Stokes
Jane Stokes
April 28, 2022.
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Greg solved an initial issue with our Yale lock and then went on to replace two more locks which are fantastic and no longer will we potentially be locked out because a key existed in the lock. Fabulous solution. Highly recommend Anderson & Son Locksmiths and will use every time!
Charlene Hobbs
Charlene Hobbs
March 31, 2022.
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Fantastic service..manage to lock myself out of the house on the school run. Gave them a call after googling a local locksmith.Arrived 15 mins later and I was back in! Highly recommended.
Ash Godfrey
Ash Godfrey
February 24, 2022.
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Life saver! Fantastic service from Andy Anderson & Sons. We were locked out of our home at 1am and found Andy via Google who was with us within 20 minutes of calling. A friendly and caring guy who got us back in our home and went the extra mile by also fitting a replacement lock. Reasonable late night rates too! Highly recommend!
Katherine Wardleworth
Katherine Wardleworth
February 3, 2022.
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Replaced a faulty lock with a far safer, easier one. Also cleaned up all the inevitable mess! Fantastic service!
Wendy Howell
Wendy Howell
July 26, 2021.
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Absolutely brilliant job! Greg managed to open double glazed french doors with a broken lock using specialist equipment. He replaced the main lock and then found the lower lock was bent and even though hard to find managed to source a new one online. Fitted both locks and adjusted the door to shut properly. Very professional. Would happily recommend to family and friends.
Jain Morrissey
Jain Morrissey
April 1, 2021.
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The door was no longer deadlockable as it had dropped over 18 months since installation. Called Greg as I've used him before when I locked myself out. Phoned him just before midday and although it wasn't urgent he arrived 4.30ish and sorted the door within 15 mins. Very knowledgeable and gave me good advice on maintaining the door and lock. Highly recommended. Seaford local.
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oscar computers
August 14, 2019.
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locked out of my shop, turned up in 20 mins fitted a new lock and adjusted the door. very good service and price, cant recommend highly enough
Matt Chambers
Matt Chambers
February 14, 2018.
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Greg replaced our office door and did an excellent job; it's now upgraded and more secure. Greg has an unparalleled knowledge and passion for his craft and I would recommend him to anyone.