Lock Fitting & Repair Brighton & Hove
Door lock replacement, hinge fitting, deadbolts and multi-point locks — installed and repaired across Brighton & Hove. Same-week availability, fully insured.
Lock Fitting & Repair Near Me — Brighton & Hove
Looking for a lock fitter near you in Brighton or Hove? We're a local team covering every BN1, BN2, and BN3 postcode — no call-out charge, same-week availability, and fixed prices agreed before we start. We carry a range of cylinders and hardware so most jobs are completed in a single visit.
- Lock fitting Brighton (BN1, BN2) — Hanover, Kemptown, Preston Park, Seven Dials, North Laine, Hollingdean
- Lock fitting Hove (BN3) — Central Hove, Poets Corner, Hangleton, Aldrington, Portslade, Brunswick Town
- Most lock jobs done in one visit — we carry stock cylinders and hardware
Lock Fitting Brighton & Hove — At a Glance
| Euro cylinder swap | From £50 |
| Anti-snap upgrade | From £60 |
| Multi-point lock | £80–£150 |
| Full door hardware | From £120 |
| Area | All BN1 · BN2 · BN3 |
| Rating | 4.9★ — reviews |
Lock, Latch & Hinge Services
Professional hardware installation and repair for security and functionality
🔐 Lock Services
- Door lock installation
- Lock repairs & adjustments
- Multi-point lock systems
- Deadbolt installation
- Lock upgrades & replacements
🔒 Latch Services
- Door latch installation
- Latch mechanism repairs
- Window latch fitting
- Magnetic latch installation
- Spring latch adjustments
🚪 Hinge Services
- Door hinge replacement
- Hinge repairs & adjustments
- Heavy-duty hinge installation
- Window hinge repairs
- Soft-close hinge fitting
🔧 Security Hardware
- Security lock upgrades
- Window security latches
- Door chain installation
- Spy hole fitting
- Security hinge installation
Lock & Hinge Fitting Prices — Brighton & Hove
Fixed prices quoted before work starts. No call-out charge.
| Job | Typical Price |
|---|---|
| Door hinge replacement (per hinge) | £25–£45 |
| Door lock replacement (euro cylinder) | £50–£80 |
| Anti-snap cylinder upgrade (Ultion / Yale Platinum) | £60–£90 |
| Deadbolt installation | £70–£110 |
| Multi-point lock repair / replacement | £80–£150 |
| Window latch fitting (per window) | £30–£60 |
| Door chain / spy hole fitting | £30–£50 |
| Full door hardware set (lock + hinges) | £120–£200 |
Prices include labour. Hardware supplied by us or customer — let us know when booking. Brighton & Hove only.
Lock Repair in Brighton Victorian Terraces
Most Brighton properties have older timber doors — Victorian and Edwardian frames that have settled and shifted over 100+ years. Old euro cylinders, worn latches and sagging hinges are among the most common jobs we do.
- Sticking latches — usually caused by door frame movement; we adjust the strike plate or rehang the door
- Old euro cylinders — easy to upgrade to anti-snap, anti-pick cylinders for better home security
- Sagging doors — worn or loose hinges are usually the cause; we replace or pack them out
- Multi-point locks — common on uPVC and modern front doors; we source and fit replacement mechanisms
- Flat door entry systems — Yale-style nightlatches on shared entrance doors in Kemptown and Hove conversions
Lock Fitting Hove & Brighton — Areas We Cover
Brighton (BN1, BN2)
- ✔ Hanover
- ✔ Kemptown
- ✔ Preston Park
- ✔ Seven Dials
- ✔ North Laine
- ✔ Hollingdean
Hove (BN3)
- ✔ Central Hove
- ✔ Poets Corner
- ✔ Hangleton
- ✔ Aldrington
- ✔ Portslade
- ✔ Brunswick Town
No call-out charge anywhere in BN1–BN3. Same-week availability across Brighton & Hove.
Lock Fitting FAQs — Brighton
How much does it cost to replace a door lock in Brighton?
A standard euro cylinder replacement (the most common door lock type) costs £50–£80 including labour and a quality cylinder. Multi-point lock mechanisms for uPVC doors cost more — typically £80–£150 depending on the brand.
Can you fit an anti-snap lock on my Brighton front door?
Yes. We upgrade old euro cylinders to anti-snap, anti-pick, anti-drill cylinders (such as Ultion or Yale Platinum). This is one of the most cost-effective security upgrades for Brighton terraced houses and flats.
My door latch doesn't catch — can you fix it?
Usually yes. In older Brighton properties, door frames settle and shift over time, causing latches to miss the strike plate. We adjust the strike plate, plane the door edge, or repack the hinges — whichever fixes the root cause.
How long does a lock or hinge replacement take?
A single lock cylinder swap takes 30–60 minutes. Replacing all hinges on a door is typically 1–2 hours. A full door hardware set (lock + hinges + handles) is usually done in a half-day visit.
Do you fit locks in Hove as well as Brighton?
Yes — we cover all of Hove (BN3) for lock fitting and repair, including Central Hove, Poets Corner, Hangleton, Aldrington, Portslade, and Brunswick Town. There's no call-out charge in Hove and we have same-week availability across the whole city. Call 01273 044551 or WhatsApp for a same-day quote.
Can you repair a lock rather than replace it?
Often yes. Sticking latches, loose cylinders, and misaligned strike plates are frequently repairable without replacing the whole lock. We'll always tell you honestly whether a repair or replacement is the better value — we don't replace hardware unnecessarily.
What anti-snap locks do you fit in Brighton and Hove?
We most commonly fit Ultion (Brisant) and Yale Platinum cylinders — both are rated TS007 3-star and independently tested against snapping, picking, and drilling. These are our first recommendation for Brighton terraced houses and Hove flats. We can also source other brands on request. The upgrade from a standard euro cylinder to an anti-snap cylinder typically costs £60–£90 all in, including the new cylinder.
Lock Repair Brighton & Hove — Common Jobs
Most lock and hinge jobs we do in Brighton and Hove fall into a handful of categories:
- Anti-snap cylinder upgrade — the single most cost-effective security improvement for Brighton terraced houses. Old 3-star euro cylinders can be snapped in seconds; Ultion and Yale Platinum cylinders cannot.
- Sticking or dropped latch — almost always a frame-movement issue in older properties. We adjust the strike plate or repack the hinges rather than just swapping the lock.
- Multi-point lock failure — uPVC and composite doors in Hove's 1990s–2000s builds often develop faulty gearboxes. We source replacement mechanisms and fit them the same day.
- Flat entrance door latches — Yale-style nightlatches on shared entrances in Kemptown and Hove flat conversions are a regular job.
- Anti-snap locks Hove — we fit anti-snap cylinders across all of BN3; Poets Corner, Hangleton, and Central Hove are particularly common call-outs.
What Customers Say
"Lubos replaced the lock on our Victorian front door and upgraded to an anti-snap cylinder. Professional, on time, and very reasonable prices. Would recommend for any handyman jobs."
Hanna L. — Hanover, BN2
"Called Lubos to fix a sticking latch on my front door — turned out the frame had shifted. He adjusted the strike plate and rehung the door properly. All done in under an hour. Brilliant."
Tom S. — Poets Corner, BN3
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Expert lock, latch, and hinge services throughout Brighton & Hove
Serving: Brighton, Hove, Kemptown, Preston Park, The Lanes, North Laine, Hanover, and all surrounding areas