What we do in Hackney
Hackney runs the full spectrum — Victorian terraces in De Beauvoir, ex-local-authority blocks in Clapton, warehouse conversions in Hoxton, and modern developments around Hackney Wick. The lock that actually stops a forced entry, in every one of these, is the cylinder. ABS is the only one we fit.
Stoke Newington and Dalston see a disproportionate number of post-burglary callouts — usually within hours of the incident. We attend, secure the property the same day, and provide an itemised invoice for the insurer. If the door itself is damaged, we can arrange repair through trusted partners.
A common Hackney job
A common N16 setup is a sash-window front door with a Yale-pattern nightlatch and a separate mortice — leaving the euro cylinder on the inner door as the snap target. Upgrading that cylinder gets you 3-star without changing anything else.
Areas covered within Hackney
Why ABS — even more relevant in Hackney
The London snap-attack method does not discriminate by borough — but the housing stock does affect which doors are most exposed. Whether you have a Victorian timber front 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 the only cylinder rated 3-star against snap, bump, pick and drill attack independently: Avocet ABS.
What it costs
£149 flat. Cylinder, fitting, three keys, written invoice — all included. No callout fee, no per-minute labour, no upsell on the doorstep. The price you read is the price you pay.
Who we work with in Hackney
Three jobs make up almost all our Hackney work: landlords doing tenancy-change lock changes, tenants wanting their own keys after moving in, and homeowners upgrading from a generic cylinder to a 3-star ABS. If your job is one of those three, email us with your postcode and door type — we’ll come back within 2 hours with a slot.
How to book
Email hi@kianlocks.com with:
- Your postcode
- Door material (uPVC, composite, hardwood)
- The reason for the change (new tenant, just moved in, security upgrade)
- Preferred day or time window
We typically book within 2–5 working days. Reply within 2 hours during office hours. Note: we are not an emergency or 24-hour service.