uPVC/Composite Door Lock Cylinder BS Upgrade

The weak point of any UPVC or Composite door with a multi-point lock is the cylinder, which can be attacked in many ways.

We carry a selection of British Standard cylinders ranging from 1-star to 3-star

Our APECS cylinder security range starts at £35.00 + VAT.


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APECS AP maximum security door lock range starts at £50.00 + vat and fitting which features:

This is what APECS say:

The APECS AP is our BSI 3 Star Kitemark, Sold Secure Diamond Standard Euro Cylinder which offers maximum protection. It safeguards from all forced methods of attack ranging from snapping, drilling, plug-extraction, picking and bumping.

The APECS AP cylinder is specifically designed to protect from unauthorised access by burglars. The AP cylinder is engineered with a unique sacrificial point, which when tampered with externally sets an interlocking cam mechanism into action, preventing any further damage to the internal parts of the cylinder, whilst still keeping the lock operable from the inside.

In the event of snapping, the home owner can still operate the door and exit the property due to the lock's unique mechanism which is engaged when the cylinders external section is snapped off. This mechanism slides the clutch into place, preventing further external damage and manipulation of the cam, whilst keeping the lock operable from the inside.

AP Locks in more detail.

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Upvc and Composite Door problems.

We often assist with issues related to Multipoint mechanisms, which include hooks, rollers, or bolts on your door edge that lock into the frame when you lift the handle. We're here to help you understand and confidently address common problems.

There are a few tests that will identify potential problems. You can lift the handle, but the key will not turn all the way to lock. Please try this: open the door, then lift the handle while it's open. If you can turn the key now, that means it's not a mechanical issue, and we can help align the door. If the key still doesn't turn all the way when the locking process is complete with the door open, it indicates a failed multipoint mechanism. If the key goes in but will not turn at all, this is most likely the lock cylinder, which we can replace. The question we get asked over and over is what is the price to replace our door mechanism? If stuck in the locked position, without removing your door handles and having a closer look, it's almost impossible to price due to the massive amount of mechanisms used in doors currently, unlike so many locksmiths, there's no call out to take a look. We usually provide a guide price based on the average charged on recent jobs. In most cases, we have the correct mechanism stocked on the van for an immediate repair. We carry emergency overnight locks to secure your door in case you don't have the correct parts. We'll never leave anyone unsecured while parts are on order. Most items can be obtained within 48 hours.


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Moulsham Mill Business Centre, Parkway, Chelmsford, Essex CM2 7PX

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We are a small local locksmiths servicing Chelmsford offering local locksmith services. We are not a call Centre or franchise, when you call you will speak to Arthur the locksmith direct. For great value local rates.

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Moulsham Mill Business Centre, Parkway, Chelmsford CM2 7PX