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Lock Changes in Peterborough — A Guide for Landlords and Homeowners

Changing the locks is one of those small jobs that matters a lot — for security, for insurance compliance, and for peace of mind between tenants. This guide explains the types of lock we fit and change across Peterborough, and when you should change them.

We fit Yale night latches, BS 5-lever deadlocks, euro cylinders and multi-point locking systems for landlords and homeowners.

Quick answer

A standard lock change in Peterborough starts from £64 labour, plus the cost of the lock or cylinder. Landlords should change the lock (or at least the cylinder) between tenants. We fit Yale, deadlock and multi-point systems — see our lock changes service to book.

Types of lock we change

  • Yale night latches (rim cylinders).
  • BS 5-lever deadlocks for timber doors.
  • Euro profile cylinders for uPVC and composite doors.
  • Multi-point locking systems for uPVC doors.
  • Internal door locks and bathroom locks.

When to change your locks

Change the locks when you move into a new home (you don't know who has a key), between tenants, after a relationship breakdown, after losing keys, or when a lock is stiff, jammed or failing. Many home insurance policies require a BS 5-lever deadlock on external doors — check your policy.

Lock changes for landlords

Between tenants, swapping the cylinder (rather than the whole lock) is often the cheapest way to guarantee key control. We keep a record of the cylinders used so re-keying for a returning tenant is simple. Add lock changes to your landlord maintenance checklist as a standard between-tenancy task.

Reviewed on 3 October 2026. This is general information, not legal advice.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a lock change cost in Peterborough?

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Our standard lock change labour starts from £64, with the lock or cylinder cost additional. More complex locks may cost more; we confirm your written quote before starting.

Should I change the locks between tenants?

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Yes. Changing the locks (or at least the cylinder) between tenants is good practice and protects you from keys not returned by previous tenants. Many landlords do this as standard.

Can you fit a deadlock to a door that only has a night latch?

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Yes. We can add a BS 5-lever deadlock to most timber doors for extra security. This is often required for insurance compliance.

My key turns but the lock is stiff — do I need a new lock?

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Not always. A stiff lock can often be fixed by realigning the mechanism or replacing the cylinder. We diagnose and advise the cheapest fix.

Can you open a door if the lock has failed?

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Yes. We can open and replace failed or jammed locks. If you are locked out of your own property we can help — call us.

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Need a lock change in Peterborough?

From a stiff cylinder to a full deadlock upgrade — we cover Peterborough and all PE postcodes. Call or WhatsApp to book.

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360 Maintenance Solutions Ltd — Peterborough property maintenance. Company No. 16662796. Public liability insurance up to £2 million through Markel Direct. Evidence of cover available on request. Email contact@360fix.uk.