Lock Change in Stornoway From £88
New locks supplied and fitted on the same visit. Anti-snap cylinders and BS3621 deadlocks for insurance.
- Lock change from £88Free quote on the phone
- Lock and fitting includedBS3621 and anti-snap locks
- Typically 30–60 minAverage time to your door
- No callout feeIf you go ahead · 24/7, same price at night
Over 60 employed engineers, all fully insured. 12-month guarantee on parts we fit.
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Euro cylinder from £88 -
BS3621 deadlock from £109 -
Nightlatch from £88
Lock changes we fit in Stornoway
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Lock change
from£88New euro cylinder supplied and fitted, anti-snap if you want it. The usual fix after lost keys or a house move.
Anti-snap cylinders -
BS3621 deadlock
from£109Insurance-approved mortice deadlock fitted, so your door meets what most home insurers ask for.
BS3621 approved -
Nightlatch replacement
from£88Sticking or worn Yale-type latch replaced, the classic lock on older timber front doors.
Timber doors -
Multipoint mechanism
from£89Full multipoint strip replaced when hooks or rollers have failed, matched to your door.
uPVC and composite -
After a break-in
from£88Damaged locks replaced and the door made secure the same day, with a receipt for your insurer.
Burglary repair -
Lock repair
from£39Stiff, jammed or broken lock repaired where it can be, replaced only where it cannot.
Repair first
Prices in Stornoway
- Your jobLock change, supply and fitThe new lock and fitting it from£88
- Replacement lock supplied (part only) from£25
- Locked out, gain entry from£39
- Lock repair from£39
- uPVC lock repair from£69
- uPVC window lock or handle repair from£69
- uPVC door adjustment from£79
- Gearbox or full multipoint mechanism from£89
- BS3621 deadlock and cylinders from£109
Prices plus VAT where applicable.
How we price
- Free quote on the phone. The engineer checks the lock and confirms the price with you before starting any work.
- No callout fee if you go ahead. If you decide not to go ahead once the engineer has arrived, a £49 assessment fee covers the visit.
- Same price 24/7, including nights, weekends and bank holidays.
- 12-month guarantee on parts we fit.
- Fully insured engineers, employed by us.
Tell us the door, the lock and your postcode. We give you a quote straight away.
Which lock do you need?
New owners and tenants across Stornoway and the islands often change the locks on moving in, because nobody can say how many old keys are about.
uPVC and composite doors use a euro cylinder. We fit anti-snap cylinders, which resist the snapping attack burglars use on cheap cylinders. Timber front doors usually have a nightlatch and a mortice deadlock; for insurance that deadlock should be BS3621.
Most lock changes in Stornoway take 30 to 45 minutes. Common reasons: moving into a new home, lost or stolen keys, a tenant moving out, or a lock that has become stiff and worn.
Locksmiths who know Stornoway
Atlantic gales, driving rain and salt in the air are hard on hinges, handles and cylinders, and a strong gust can slam a door shut with the keys still inside.
Homes and doors we see most
- Stone cottages and harled houses in Stornoway and the crofting townships
- Newer timber-frame homes on the edges of Stornoway and in Sandwick and Back
- Houses and cottages around Tarbert, Lochmaddy, Balivanich and Castlebay
Places we work near
- LuskentyreLong white beach on the west coast of Harris
- ClishamHighest hill in the Outer Hebrides, in the Harris hills
- St Clement's Church, RodelMedieval church at Rodel on the southern tip of Harris
- Isle of Harris DistilleryDistillery on the waterfront at Tarbert
- Taigh ChearsabhaghMuseum and arts centre at Lochmaddy, North Uist
- Our Lady of the IslesHillside statue of the Virgin and Child on Rueval, South Uist
From phone call to a working door in five steps
Call and describe the problem
Tell us about the door, the lock and your postcode in Stornoway.
Get a free quote
We give you a quote on the phone for what you describe. No callout fee if you go ahead.
Nearest engineer drives to you
An engineer is typically with you in 30 to 60 minutes.
Price confirmed, then the work
The engineer checks the lock and confirms the price with you before starting. Nothing is done without your OK.
Pay when the job is done
Card, cash or bank transfer, with a written receipt.
Answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
HS postcodes and the towns around Stornoway
Typical homes: stone cottages, harled houses and newer timber-frame homes. One number covers all of them.
- HS1Stornoway / Steòrnabhagh
- HS2Stornoway / Steòrnabhagh, Sanndabhaig / Sandwick, Bac
- HS3Tarbert / An Tairbeart, Cliasmol, Drinisiadar / Drinishader, Miabhaig / Meavag
- HS4Sgalpaigh / Scalpay
- HS5An t-Ob
- HS6Lochmaddy / Loch nam Madadh, Claddach Kirkibost / Cladach Chirceboist, Clachan Shannda / Clachan Sands, Ruisgarry / Ruisigearraidh
- HS7Baile a' Mhanaich / Balivanich, Creag Ghoraidh / Creagorry, Grimsay / Griomasaigh
- HS8Loch Baghasdail / Lochboisdale, Geirinis / Gerinish, Rubha Ban, Dalabrog / Daliburgh
All 9 HS postcodes we cover
- HS1
- HS2
- HS3
- HS4
- HS5
- HS6
- HS7
- HS8
- HS9
Towns nearby
- Tarbert
- Balivanich
- Lochmaddy
Lock change in Stornoway: common questions
How much is a lock change in Stornoway?
From £88 supplied and fitted for a standard euro cylinder. BS3621 mortice deadlocks start from £109. The price the engineer confirms includes the lock and the fitting.
Do I need anti-snap locks?
On a uPVC or composite door, we recommend them. Snapping is the most common way in through those doors, and anti-snap cylinders are built to resist it.
Can you change locks for a landlord or letting agent?
Yes. Between tenants is one of the most common jobs we do. We can fit cylinders keyed alike so one key opens the front and back doors.
Do nights and weekends cost more?
No. The price is the same at 3am on a Sunday as it is at midday on a Tuesday, bank holidays included.
How does pricing work?
Tell us the door, the lock and what has happened, and we give you a free quote on the phone. When the engineer arrives, they check the lock and confirm the final price with you before starting any work. Nothing is done without your agreement. A £49 assessment fee applies only if you cancel after the engineer has arrived.
How do I pay?
When the job is finished. Card, cash or bank transfer, and you get a written receipt you can use for an insurance claim.
Do you cover Harris, the Uists and Barra as well as Lewis?
Yes. The same 24-hour line covers the whole HS postcode area, from Stornoway and Tarbert to Lochmaddy, Balivanich, Lochboisdale and Castlebay. Island travel can add time, so give us your postcode on the call and we will tell you the arrival time.
My front door has gone stiff after a winter of Atlantic weather. Can the lock be repaired?
Often, yes. Salt air and driving rain wear on cylinders, hinges and handles, and our engineers can free, repair or replace the lock and check the door closes properly. The engineer confirms the price before starting work.
Need a locksmith in Stornoway now?
Call, tell us what has happened and get a free quote. The nearest engineer is sent as soon as you say yes.
Over 60 employed engineers, all fully insured. 12-month guarantee on parts we fit.
From £88 · Locks from £25 · No callout fee if you go ahead · 24/7
