What we do in Camden
Camden mixes Victorian and Edwardian terraces, converted flats and modern uPVC doors in Kentish Town and Chalk Farm. Whatever the door, if it locks with a euro cylinder, that cylinder is what a burglar attacks. We replace it with an Avocet ABS — Kitemarked TS007 3-star and Sold Secure Diamond.
Most Camden jobs are lock changes after buying or renting a flat (so the previous occupant's keys stop working), landlord changes between tenancies, and upgrades after a neighbour's break-in. We carry the common ABS lengths and thumbturn versions, and measure on site so the cylinder sits flush.
A common Camden job
On older Camden flat doors the cylinder often sticks out past the handle plate. That overhang is what a snap attack grips. A correctly sized ABS sits flush, leaving nothing to grab.
Areas covered within Camden
Why ABS in Camden
Snap attacks do not discriminate by postcode, but the housing stock decides which doors are exposed. Whether you have a Victorian timber door, a uPVC back door or a composite door on a new-build flat, the euro cylinder is what holds it shut. We replace it with an Avocet ABS — rated TS007 3-star on its own, so the door meets the standard whatever handle is fitted. Not sure what the stars mean? Read TS007 3-star explained.
What it costs
£149 flat for a planned booking. Cylinder, fitting, three keys, written invoice — all included. No callout fee, no per-minute labour, no upsell on the doorstep. For how that compares with typical London prices, see our lock change cost guide.
Who we work with in Camden
- Landlords changing locks between tenancies.
- Tenants who want their own keys after moving in.
- Homeowners upgrading to a 3-star anti-snap cylinder.
How to book
Email hi@kianlocks.com with:
- Your postcode
- Door material (uPVC, composite, timber)
- The reason for the change (new tenant, just moved in, security upgrade)
- Preferred day or time window
We reply within 2 hours during office hours and usually book within 2–5 working days. Locked out or insecure after a break-in? Call 07707 071984 — see our 24/7 emergency service.