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Door Lock Change Oxford Same Day From £65
New keys only you hold, fitted today. We change euro cylinders, nightlatches and mortice locks across Oxford, include three keys, and tell you honestly when a rekey or repair would cost less.
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3 keys with every cylinder
Extra keys cut at £8 to £25 each if the household needs more.
Same day, usually in one visit
Common cylinder sizes and British Standard locks carried in the van.
Measured to fit your door
Euro cylinders sized to sit flush, so they don't stick out and invite snapping.
Change, rekey or repair
We say which is cheapest for your lock before any work starts.
A door lock change in Oxford costs £65 to £85 plus the lock (£25 to £40 for a standard euro cylinder), done the same day with three keys included. We fit cylinders on uPVC and composite doors, nightlatches and mortice deadlocks on timber doors, and usually reach OX1 to OX4 within 10 to 30 minutes.
Changing a lock is not always the right answer, though. Below you will find when a change makes sense, when a cheaper rekey or repair would do, exactly what the money pays for, and which lock suits which door.
Change, rekey or repair: which do you actually need?
People ring asking for new locks when sometimes a different job is cheaper and just as secure. This quick guide is how we decide.
| Your situation | Best option | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Moved into a house or flat | Change, or rekey lever locks | Unknown copies of old keys exist |
| Keys lost with your address | Change today | The old key must stop working quickly |
| Lost a key, no address attached | Rekey or change | Lower risk, so choose on cost |
| Key stiff, lock works otherwise | Repair | Dirt or alignment, not the lock itself |
| Cylinder has no stars or kitemark | Change to anti-snap | An upgrade, not just new keys |
| Lock damaged in a break-in | Change | A forced lock cannot be trusted |
If your lock is sound and only the keys are the issue, read our page on rekeying a lock instead of replacing it. If the lock is misbehaving rather than compromised, door lock repair is covered by our no fix, no fee policy.
How much does it cost to change a door lock in Oxford?
The total is labour plus the part. Labour covers travel within 5 miles of central Oxford, removing the old lock, fitting the new one, testing it with the door open and closed, and the three keys.
| Lock being changed | Labour | Part | Typical total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard euro cylinder | £65 to £85 | £25 to £40 | £90 to £125 |
| Anti-snap cylinder (TS007 3-star) | £95 to £135 | £50 to £120 | £145 to £255 |
| Nightlatch (rim lock) | £75 to £95 | £30 to £60 | £105 to £155 |
| Mortice deadlock (BS3621 5-lever) | £85 to £115 | £35 to £65 | £120 to £180 |
What moves the price within those ranges is mostly the lock. A long or offset cylinder on a thick composite door costs more than a common 35/35mm size; a deadlocking nightlatch costs more than a basic one. Evening work after 8pm adds £20. Our full price list for Oxford shows every job side by side.
Which lock fits which door?
The door decides the lock. Fitting the wrong kind can leave a door that looks secure but fails an insurer’s checks.
uPVC or composite door
Only the euro cylinder is changed; the multipoint strip stays. It is the quickest lock change we do, usually under half an hour. We measure from the centre screw to each face so the new cylinder sits flush.
Change the cylinder; consider anti-snap
Timber door, Yale-style latch
The latch is surface-mounted on the inside with a cylinder through the door. We match the backset and fit a deadlocking model where your policy asks for one. More on our Yale lock replacement page.
Nightlatch, ideally with a mortice
Timber door, mortice deadlock
The lock sits inside the door edge. Swapping like for like keeps the old pocket and keep; moving from 3 to 5-lever sometimes needs the mortice adjusted.
BS3621 5-lever
Back door, side door or shed
Often overlooked when people change locks after moving. If it opens into the house, it needs the same care as the front door.
Match the front door
For uPVC doors where the cylinder is fine but the hooks or gearbox fail, a cylinder change will not help. That is a multipoint lock job instead.
Changing locks after moving house
Moving day is the most common reason we change locks. A previous owner may have handed out spares years ago to a dog walker, a cleaner or a neighbour, and none of them have to give those keys back.
Most new owners and tenants in Oxford do the front and back doors at minimum. If you are buying, budget for the job alongside the removal van. If you rent, ask your landlord first: many agree readily, especially when you offer them a copy of the new key and our itemised invoice.
Two extras worth asking for on the same visit: keyed alike cylinders so one key opens both doors, and an upgrade to anti-snap cylinders if the existing ones carry no star rating. Doing it now costs only the difference in parts rather than a second call-out. Landlords managing several lets can see our notes for landlords and letting agents in Oxford.
Lost keys or a break-in: changing locks urgently
If keys vanished with something showing your address, such as a driving licence, a parcel label or a car with a sat nav home setting, treat the lock as compromised and change it the same day. We handle urgent lock changes at any hour, with an out of hours supplement of £20 after 8pm and £30 after 11pm.
After a break-in, a forced cylinder or a burst mortice keep should be replaced rather than repaired. If the door or frame also took damage, we can make it safe first; see our emergency door and frame repair service. If you cannot get in at all, start with our lockout service, and we can change the lock once you are inside.
Insurance claim?
Ask your insurer whether they want a crime reference number and a written invoice. We itemise labour and parts separately so the claim is straightforward.
What happens on the day of a lock change
- Measure and confirm. We check the door, lock type and size, and confirm the agreed price before removing anything.
- Proof of address. A quick ID or document check so we know the lock is yours to change.
- Fit the new lock. Old lock out, new lock in, keep and strike checked so the bolt throws cleanly.
- Test every way. Locked and unlocked from both sides, with the door open and shut, so it works the same tomorrow as it does today.
- Hand over keys. Three keys per cylinder, sealed until you open them, with the invoice listing every part.
Lock changes are one of many home and business locksmith services we run across the city and the county.
Door lock change prices
Labour includes VAT and travel within 5 miles of central Oxford, with the lock priced separately.
| Service | Price | What's included |
|---|---|---|
| Front/back door lock change (euro cylinder) | £65 to £85 + lock £25 to £40 | 3 keys included, same day |
| Anti-snap cylinder upgrade (TS007 3-star) | £95 to £135 + cylinder £50 to £120 | Resists snapping |
| Nightlatch (Yale-style rim lock) fitting | £75 to £95 + lock £30 to £60 | Timber doors |
| Mortice deadlock fitting (BS3621 5-lever) | £85 to £115 + lock £35 to £65 | Insurer standard |
| Lock rekey | £45 to £65 per lock | Keeps the existing lock |
| Extra keys | £8 to £25 per key | Cut on site where possible |
Prices include VAT and labour. Parts are listed separately. See the full Oxford locksmith price list.
