What we do in St Albans
St Albans mixes Victorian and Edwardian terraces near the city centre with inter-war and modern family homes further out, and Harpenden is largely family housing. Period timber doors often combine a mortice lock with a cylinder nightlatch; later uPVC and composite doors rely on a euro cylinder. Where there is a euro cylinder, we fit ABS.
Most St Albans and Harpenden jobs are lock changes after moving in, landlord changes between tenancies and homeowner upgrades to a 3-star cylinder. We change the cylinder only, so the look of the door stays the same.
A common St Albans job
On period doors we leave a working mortice deadlock in place and upgrade the euro cylinder, so you keep both locks. Mortice locks themselves are not something we replace.
Areas covered within St Albans
Why ABS in St Albans
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 St Albans
- 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.