How much should I budget for grille lock replacement in Hythe?
Grille lock replacement and upgrades in Hythe typically costs £150 to £354 including VAT (£125 to £295 plus VAT) per lock, supplied and fitted, depending on the lock type. The price is confirmed before work starts.
Grille lock replacement means fitting a new cylinder, lock body or complete lock box to an existing security grille. It is the quick fix for lost keys, worn or seized locks and moving into a property with unknown keys, and a chance to upgrade to a stronger or quick-release lock.
Work we can carry out
- Keyed-alike and master-key suites
- Additional shoot bolts top and bottom
- Upgrades to higher-security cylinders
- Complete lock box replacement
- Padlock hasp conversions
- Quick-release conversions for escape windows
Visits in Hythe and nearby
We can arrange grille lock replacement anywhere in Hythe, and in nearby Southampton, Totton and Eastleigh. Tell us your postcode and we will offer dates.
Hampshire runs from Portsmouth's dense Victorian terraces and Southampton's post-war centre to market towns such as Winchester with large conservation areas.
Common situations:
- Bedroom grilles needing a keyless release
- Worn, stiff or seized locks
- Lost or stolen keys
- New occupants with unknown key holders
Getting the best result
Keyed alike
One key for all grilles is convenient for homes and small shops.
Like for like or upgrade
If the grille is sound, a better cylinder is a cheap upgrade.
Consents and safety: England
Bedroom and escape windows
Approved Document B (fire safety) expects many habitable rooms in houses, especially first-floor rooms, to have an emergency escape window with an unobstructed opening of at least 0.33 m², at least 450 mm high and 450 mm wide, with the bottom of the opening no more than 1,100 mm above the floor. We only fit grilles over escape windows with a release that opens from inside without a key.
Grilles across exits in business premises
In workplaces and other non-domestic premises, including the common parts of blocks of flats and HMOs, the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 makes the responsible person keep escape routes and emergency exits available and easy to open while people are present. A grille across an exit should be unlocked and parked open whenever the building is occupied, and covered in the fire risk assessment.
How it works
- Send a photo of the lock
- Choose like-for-like or upgrade
- Fitting and testing
- Keys and handover
Grille lock replacement and upgrades in Hythe: questions
Can you visit addresses near Hythe?
We can arrange work in Hythe and in nearby Southampton (3 miles), Totton (6 miles) and Eastleigh (8 miles). Dates depend on engineer availability.
Can you change a lock on a grille you did not fit?
Yes, on most makes, subject to compatible parts.
Is a better cylinder worth it?
On a grille that is otherwise sound, a higher-security cylinder is an inexpensive way to raise resistance to lock attack.
I have lost my grille key. What can I do?
We can open and replace the lock so you have new keys and know who holds them.
Grille lock replacement and upgrades in nearby towns
- Southampton3 miles
- Totton6 miles
- Eastleigh8 miles
- Cowes8 miles
- Fareham10 miles
- Newport, Isle of Wight12 miles
Other grilles in Hythe
- Bi-folding security gates
- Door security gates
- Security grille installation
- Front door security gates
- Counter and hatch grilles
- Fixed window grilles and bars
Send a photo of the grille and we will come back with a price.