Lock Change in Co. Wicklow
4 businesses offering lock changes across Co. Wicklow.
Locks get changed after a move, after keys are lost or stolen, when a tenancy or a relationship ends, or when an insurer asks for a specific standard of lock. The job is usually quick, and the useful part is choosing the right replacement rather than the fitting itself.
What is actually being replaced varies by door. A uPVC or composite door normally has a multipoint mechanism operated by a euro cylinder, and in most cases only the cylinder needs to change, which is both cheaper and faster than replacing the whole mechanism. A timber door more often takes a mortice lock, where the replacement has to match the existing mortice or the door needs cutting. Where several doors share a building, cylinders can often be keyed alike so one key works throughout. If the concern is that keys are in circulation rather than that the lock has failed, rekeying or changing the cylinder achieves the same result as a full replacement.
Two things are worth checking before booking. First, your insurance policy may specify a lock standard, and fitting something below it can affect a claim. Second, since 1 February 2017 contractors providing locksmith services in Ireland must hold a licence from the Private Security Authority; it is an offence to trade as a locksmith without one, and the PSA publishes a register of licensed contractors you can check.
Lock Changes in Co. Wicklow
A.P. Lock and Safe
Bray, Co. Wicklow
A.P. Lock and Safe is a locksmith based in Bray, serving Wicklow, Dublin and the greater Dublin area. The company operates 24/7, is fully insured and bonded, and is licensed by the Private Security Authority under PSA number 06997. It is a member of the Associated Locksmiths of Ireland and the European Locksmiths Federation, and its engineers are trained to high standards. They handle emergency lockouts, lock repair, installation, and replacement, as well as rekeying and master key systems. The team can often open a door without damaging the existing lock, though replacement locks may be needed in some cases. They also offer a range of security products, including anti-snap cylinders, multipoint locks, and window locks.
DK Locksmiths
Bray, Co. Wicklow
DK Locksmiths is a mobile locksmith service covering Wicklow and Dublin. They specialise in emergency lockout situations, helping people who are locked out, have lost or broken keys, or have seized or faulty locks. The team also handles lost push-button combinations, most electric and manual roller shutters when remotes or keys are lost or mains electricity fails, and most standalone access control systems keypads, which can be bypassed without damage. They serve both domestic and commercial clients, and also offer emergency auto entry, window and door repairs, and safe opening services.
Newlock Locksmiths
Wicklow Town, Co. Wicklow
Newlock Locksmiths covers North Wicklow, South Dublin, North Kildare and West Dublin, including areas such as Bray, Greystones, Wicklow Town, Dun Laoghaire, Dundrum, Tallaght and Lucan. They offer free call-outs and a no-obligation quote for any work needed, with clear, transparent pricing listed on their website. Services include lockouts, anti-snap cylinder locks, 5-lever deadlocks, multipoint locks, night latches, window locks and patio door restrictors. Onsite key cutting is available, and credit card payments can be processed at your location.
NOKEGO Security Solutions
Bray, Co. Wicklow
NOKEGO Security Solutions provides locksmith services in Dublin and the surrounding area, available 24/7. Their work covers master key systems, high security cylinders, lock changing and rekeying, keyless entry systems, fast lockout assistance, and installation and repair of locks, including window locks, deadlocks, and padlocks. They also offer a range of smart door locks with features such as keyless entry, remote access, biometric options, activity logs, and smart home compatibility. The company emphasizes prompt response and tailored security solutions for homes and businesses.
Common questions
Does a locksmith in Ireland need a licence?
Yes. Since 1 February 2017 contractors providing locksmith services require a licence from the Private Security Authority, and operating without one is an offence. The PSA maintains a public register of licensed contractors, so you can confirm a business before it comes out.
Do I need a whole new lock, or just the cylinder?
On a uPVC or composite door the euro cylinder is usually the only part that needs changing, which is quicker and cheaper than replacing the multipoint mechanism. The full mechanism only needs replacing if it has actually failed, for example if the handle no longer lifts or the door will not lock when closed.
Can the same key work all my doors?
Often, yes. Cylinders can be supplied keyed alike so one key operates front, back and garage doors, provided the doors take compatible cylinders. It is worth asking at the point of ordering, since retrofitting it later means changing the cylinders again.
Does my insurance require a particular lock?
Some policies specify a minimum lock standard on final exit doors, and fitting something below that standard can affect a claim. Check the policy wording before the work and tell the locksmith what is required, rather than discovering the mismatch at claim time.
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