Security surveys
Home and business
security surveys
We check your doors, windows and locks the way a burglar would, and tell you honestly what is worth fixing. You get a price for each item and there is no obligation.
- No obligation
- MLA member
- Fully insured
- Open 24/7
- Card, cash, Clearpay or Klarna
Quick answer
What is checked in a home security survey?
Every outside door and window lock, the frames, hinges and keeps, and anything that makes it easy to get in, such as a letterbox near the lock or a side gate with no lock. You get a list of what is worth doing, most urgent first, with a price for each.
Checked November 2026 by East London Locksmith Ltd, a Master Locksmiths Association member.
Fault finder
Why people book a survey
Find what is happening to you. If it is not here, call us and describe it: we will tell you what it needs and what it will cost.
Tap what is happening to see the usual cause and fix.
| What you notice | Usually the cause | What we do |
|---|---|---|
| Just moved in | You do not know what the locks are or who has keys. | Every door and window checked, keys reviewed. |
| After a break-in | You want to know where else is weak. | A full check, with the urgent work first. |
| Insurer asked | Your policy names lock standards. | Each lock checked against the standard. |
| Shop or office | Staff, keys and opening hours to think about. | Doors, shutters, keys and exits checked. |
Just moved in
Usually: You do not know what the locks are or who has keys.
Every door and window checked, keys reviewed.
After a break-in
Usually: You want to know where else is weak.
A full check, with the urgent work first.
Insurer asked
Usually: Your policy names lock standards.
Each lock checked against the standard.
Shop or office
Usually: Staff, keys and opening hours to think about.
Doors, shutters, keys and exits checked.
Security surveys
What we do
Most homes take 20 to 40 minutes. You get a price for anything we recommend, and there is no obligation to go ahead.
- Front, back and side doors
- Euro cylinders checked for snapping
- Frames, hinges and keeps
- Window and patio door locks
- Letterbox and key fishing risks
- Who holds which keys
What is included
- Every outside door and window lock checked
- Euro cylinders checked for snapping
- Frames, hinges and keeps checked
- Honest advice on what is worth doing
- A price for each item, no obligation
Sample report
What your survey report looks like
A sample. Every item gets a priority and a price, so you can do the urgent things first and plan the rest.
- Do nowFront door: euro cylinder not anti-snapFit a TS007 3-star cylinder
- Do nowBack door: mortice lock below BS 3621Fit a BS 3621 mortice lock
- SoonLetterbox within reach of the lockFit a letterbox guard
- SoonGround floor windows: no locking handlesFit lockable handles
- When you canSide gate: no lockFit a gate lock or bolt
On your real report, every item also has its price.
Good to know
What you get after the survey
Honest advice you can act on.
- A list of what we foundDoor by door, window by window.
- What is worth doingAnd what we would leave alone.
- A price for each itemSo you can do it all, some of it, or none of it.
- Advice for your insurerWhich locks match your policy wording.
Good to knowWhat you get after the survey
- A list of what we foundDoor by door, window by window.
- What is worth doingAnd what we would leave alone.
- A price for each itemSo you can do it all, some of it, or none of it.
- Advice for your insurerWhich locks match your policy wording.
Four simple steps
How it works
7 days a week
- Book a timeTell us about the property. Phone advice is free.
- We survey itMost homes take 20 to 40 minutes. Larger homes and businesses take longer.
- You get our adviceWhat we would change and why, with a price for each item.
- You decideGo ahead with all of it, some of it, or none of it.
Prices
Supplied and fitted prices
All prices are supplied and fitted: the lock, fitting and labour, with no hidden extras. We confirm your price on the call before we come out.
Euro cylinders
On most uPVC and composite doors, and many wooden ones.- Kitemarked 1-star cylinder, usually with 5 keys
- from £95
- Kitemarked 3-star anti-snap cylinder
- from £130
Mortice deadlocks
5-lever British Standard (BS 3621) locks for wooden doors.- Mortice deadlock replacement
- from £120
- New mortice deadlock fitted
- £150
The locks we fit
Quality locks, not cheap imports
Not all locksmiths use the same locks. Some fit cheap unbranded locks that can wear quickly and fail. We do not.
- From proper suppliersEvery lock we fit is bought from reputable, well-established UK locksmith wholesalers.
- British Standard and KitemarkedCylinders carry the BSI Kitemark to TS007, and our mortice deadlocks meet BS 3621, the standard most home insurers ask for.
- Built to lastBranded locks work smoothly for years. Cheap ones can stick, wear and fail, which means another call-out.
- One price, all-inclusiveThe lock, fitting and labour in one price, agreed on the call before we come out.
Where we work
Security surveys across East London
The same service and the same prices in every borough we cover, 24 hours a day.
Is there a charge for a survey?
Phone advice is free. If we come out to survey the property, we tell you any charge before we book the visit.
Do I have to buy anything afterwards?
No. The survey is advice. You decide what, if anything, to go ahead with.
What do you check?
Every outside door and lock, euro cylinders for snapping, frames, hinges and keeps, window and patio door locks, letterboxes and who holds keys.
Do you survey shops and offices?
Yes. We look at the doors, shutters, fire exits and key control, and plan any upgrades around your opening hours.
How long does a survey take?
Usually under an hour for a house or flat. Bigger buildings take longer.
How often should I have one?
When you move in, after a break-in, and when your circumstances change, such as letting the property.
Checked November 2026 by East London Locksmith Ltd, a member of the Master Locksmiths Association. Standards and advice on this page follow UK guidance.
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