What we do in Kensington & Chelsea
RBKC ranges from stucco-fronted terraces and mews houses to garden flats and new-build blocks off Earl's Court Road. Front doors vary from heavy timber with a mortice lock plus cylinder nightlatch to composite doors with a multipoint lock. Where there is a euro cylinder, we fit Avocet ABS.
For flats in converted houses, the flat entrance door is usually the priority. If your building uses a restricted or master-keyed system for the shared doors, tell us before booking — we change the cylinder on your own door and leave shared-door systems alone.
A common Kensington & Chelsea job
Older flats often have a separate mortice deadlock alongside the cylinder. We leave a working mortice in place and upgrade the cylinder, so you keep both locks.
Areas covered within Kensington & Chelsea
Why ABS in Kensington & Chelsea
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 Kensington & Chelsea
- 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.