Lock change after house move - yes/no? Easy?

[MrMrMr111]

After a house move should you change the locks on the external doors?

I've asked my insurer who said they won't pay for the lock changed unless you've lost keys etc.

I've asked a local locksmith for a cost of changing 2 locks/barrels on UPVC multi lock doors and been quoted £100 or £140 to have then both as this same key (preferable for convenience), does this seem reasonable cost? Seems expensive to me, not sure how much actual locks are, if easy to replaced myself?

Which type and make to buy and from where?

Thanks

 

[phatboy]

What type of locks are they? Euro barrels, Yale locks or other types?

Take photos if you don't know so people can let you know.

Most locks can be changed pretty easily and cheaply yourself.

Euro barrels can be changed in about 5 minutes once you have the correct size, and Yale type night latches can be changed equally easily

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

I've asked my insurer who said they won't pay for the lock changed unless you've lost keys etc.

You actually thought (even for a second) that your insurer would do this?????

 

[Gazman16]

Definatley worth doing and easy to do yourself.
Biggest decision is the quality of the locks you want.
I would recommended these http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/UAP-Keyed...UK_HaG_Lock_Safes_GL&var=&hash=item1c32686258
or if your happy to pay a bit more you could go for ABS locks which would be about £100.

The ebay link also shows you how to measure the locks. Just take out the one fixing screw on the side of the door and turn the key about a quarter of a turn (one way or the other) and the lock will slide out.
Do check that both of your locks are the same size! They may well not be.
Also check that the current locks do not protrude from the handle by more than 3mm or so.

 

[crank39]

What type of locks are they? Euro barrels, Yale locks or other types?

Take photos if you don't know so people can let you know.

Most locks can be changed pretty easily and cheaply yourself.

Euro barrels can be changed in about 5 minutes once you have the correct size, and Yale type night latches can be changed equally easily

...'I've asked a local locksmith for a cost of changing 2 locks/barrels on PVC multi lock doors and been quoted £100 or £140 to have then both as this same key'...