changing door locks

[ooh-la-la]

I'd like to change the locks on my front door myself, but don't have a clue where to start!!! Where would i buy the new lock from, and what type of lock would i need to get for a upvc door which i think has a five point locking system? Thankyou xxx

[ooh-la-la]

oh your joking!? i looked online and to have someone come out it will be all in. I am quite good at diy, i can put up curtains and make flat packed furniture. I had a look in town and they do sell locks for about - but don't know what one to get.

[The Builder]

Probably a standard Euro Lock ........... check this out :o)

http://www.lockandkey...g/Technical_Help.html

[alavahalf]

When you say ... locks... do you mean the multi point lock, or just the cylinder.
If it's a euro cylinder it's a really simple DIY job.. The Builder has got it covered with the video.

At work ... if I'm not available they call a locksmith to do the job.We are usually charged about £100-120 to change a cylinder. That gives you a good reason to do it yourself.

When I do them it takes less than a minute to complete, I pay around £15 for the replacement cylinder.

The multi point lock that fits on the edge of the door ( with the bolts, hooks or mushrooms) is fairly easy to change by undoing all the self tappers and removing the whole lock system ... I would advise against it though unless you can identify the locking system .... There are hundreds of them.

[AlBags]

If you don't have a clue about this sort of job, call that dial-a-handyman service. It is a bit tricky, and it is sometimes possible to lose bits in the door.

[ooh-la-la]

I just want to change the part where you put the key really, think someone has been coming into the flat as there's been some strange things going on, and at least 4 people have had the opportunity to make a copy of the key at some point. Ow i don't no what to do now, do you think i'll be charged more if i try doing it, mess it up then call someone out?

[AlBags]

A new Euro cylinder assy needed .. and key set.
But there are diifferent sizes.
In your situation .. call a local lock shop. They might have a quick look and sell you the bits.

[ooh-la-la]

ow, sorry i thought that was the only thing you could change without replacing the whole door. I might my ex to help me as i obulessly don't have a clue.

Do you know where i can going to get the cylinder thing? i went to wilko but they only had them for wooden doors

[ooh-la-la]

ooh!!! no i didn;t see that, i think it came up as i was posting my answer. That looks awesome, and it looks the same as my key hole :-)
my door is from a company called nordan though, does it matter that this lock is from yale?

[ooh-la-la]

that's great, i'm gonna order one now. woo wooo!!!!

[sara3]

make sure you get the right size.. I'm sure mine isn't 40-50mm.

[ooh-la-la]

ooh yeah!!! my mum has one, can you just do that then? that's crazy!!!

[ooh-la-la]

oh yeah, i'll measure it thankyou sara, that's a good point