What we do in Islington
Islington's Georgian terraces and the newer blocks around Angel and Old Street are two very different jobs. Heavy timber front doors often combine a mortice deadlock with a cylinder nightlatch; modern flat entrance doors usually depend entirely on a euro cylinder and multipoint strip. Where there is a euro cylinder, we fit ABS.
Typical Islington work is landlords changing locks between tenancies, tenants who have just moved in, and owners upgrading the cylinder a developer originally supplied. Every job comes with an itemised invoice naming the cylinder and its rating, for your insurer, landlord or managing agent.
A common Islington job
New-build flats are often handed over with a basic or 1-star cylinder. If the handle is not a 2-star security handle, the door is below the TS007 3-star level. Swapping in an ABS fixes that without touching the handle.
Areas covered within Islington
Why ABS in Islington
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 Islington
- 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.