Complete Guide About Cylinder Lock Replacement Including Costs

Complete Guide About Cylinder Lock Replacement Including Costs

Do you want to replace your cylinder lock? You may have several reasons for wanting to replace your cylinder lock:

Cylinder locks: the cylinder is part of the lock

A cylinder lock is a special type of lock. This lock consists of a cylinder surrounded by a larger lock mechanism.

Thus, a cylinder lock is a lock that uses a cylinder.

These are locks without a separate cylinder. This means that always replace the entire lock if the lock is defective.

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Do you already have a registered cylinder lock?

There are plenty of choices when it comes to cylinder locks. But where do you make sense in terms of brand and type of locks? There we can give you as expert obviously inform perfectly about it. Contact us.

Get your cylinder lock registered
Some brands offer you the option of registering the cylinder and keys for your new lock. Often the better brands give you this option.

How does it work?
When you choose to have a registered lock installed, someone other than you cannot simply have the keys duplicated. As a result, you maintain precise control over who holds your keys. If you want to have keys duplicated yourself, you can use a duplication pass issued in your name to do so.

Who is a registered lock suitable for?
A registered lock is great for companies that give keys to employees. Employees cannot then duplicate these keys themselves. If an employee leaves employment, you can also always be sure that he does not have any more keys in his possession.

For homeowners who employ a housekeeper or gardener, for example, a registered lock is also ideal.

Locksmith 365 is the expert on registered cylinder locks. We are happy to give you advice.

A cylinder lock with a master key

Would you like a master key, or token that allows you to open all the doors in your organization? We arrange it for you. You can decide how many more keys will be made for each door that only opens one door.

For whom is the use of a master key recommended?
We often supply a cylinder lock including master key to owners of multiple apartments or houses, a hotel or store. You always have one key that allows you to open multiple locks and your staff can only open one door.

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What police and insurers say about cylinder locks

Both police and insurers think it is important that you secure your home properly. After all, they benefit from not having your home broken into.

Several insurers offering contents insurance will give you a discount on your premium or better coverage if you have a secure lock on your door.

What do you need to do to do that?
Your home must comply with the Police Mark Secure Living. This means that all your windows and doors must be locked with certified hardware. There is adequate lighting at the entrances to your home and no easy options to enter your home.

We help you with this
We will put the right locks on your home and make your home completely burglar proof. We also give you no-obligation anti-burglary advice.

Prevent a break-in, have your cylinder lock replaced for a secure one

Burglars have various methods they employ to quickly enter your home. The following videos will show you how burglars operate and what measures you can take against them.

1. Pulling open the cylinder

Have an anti-niche cylinder with core pull protection installed to prevent core pull.

2. Breaking the cylinder lock

Choose a lock with security hardware and a cylinder that does not protrude.

Be ahead of burglars and prevent these burglary methods
You can easily prevent these methods of burglary by choosing a security cylinder and security hardware.

Security cylinder
A security cylinder is a cylinder with core pull protection. This prevents a burglar from turning a screw in the cylinder and then pulling the screw and cylinder out of the lock together.

As you can see in the video, it is otherwise very easy for burglars to pull open your lock.

With the right, secure cylinder lock on your doors, you can outsmart criminals!

Security hardware
With security hardware, you ensure that the cylinder does not protrude, making it very easy for burglars to break the cylinder out. Security hardware is characterized by one piece where there is an additional security plate.

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This is how to easily recognize a burglar-resistant lock

The organization Stichting Kwaliteit Gevelbouw (SKG) tests, inspects and identifies star-rated hardware. We are happy to explain the meaning of the number of stars for you, so that you can recognize a burglar-proof lock more easily.

SKG star system
The number of stars tells you how burglar-resistant a lock is. The more stars the lock has, the stronger and more secure the lock is.

1 star: standard security: 3 minutes burglar resistance.
2 stars: heavy security: 3 minutes of independent burglar resistance.
3 stars: extra heavy security: 5 minutes of independent burglar resistance.

So always make sure you have a SKG lock on your door. We recommend that you always choose at least 2 stars. Locksmith 365 offers you many options.

Replace your cylinder lock yourself? These are the most common mistakes made

Are you handy and think you can manage to replace a lock yourself? Then make sure you at least avoid making the following mistakes.

Error 1: You are removing the wrong screw from the lock
When replacing a multi-point lock, remove the screws from the lock. If you unexpectedly take out the wrong screw, you are very likely to damage the entire lock mechanism. To still correct this, you will need to hire a professional to take the lock apart and put it back together again.

Error 2: You do not properly replace the screw holding the cylinder
When inserting the new cylinder, do not put back the screw holding the cylinder properly. This causes the cylinder to be loose in the lock. You may then find that you cannot get the door to open. Very annoying.

Error 3: You do not secure the cylinder firmly enough
If you replace the cylinder of the overlay lock yourself, there is a good chance that you will not secure the cylinder firmly enough. It is also possible that the tail of the cylinder is not quite mounted in the right place. The key can then turn freely in the cylinder, with the result that the lock no longer opens, but only turns.

Error 4: You are over-tightening the cylinder
If you tighten the cylinder too tightly, you will find that the lock turns very stiffly. As a result, eventually the key may break off in the cylinder or the cylinder may get stuck in the lock.
Afraid of making any of the above mistakes? Then call in a professional locksmith! Request a quote from Locksmith 365. Email your question to info@slotenmaker365-amsterdam.nl.

Do you need your lock replaced or a new lock installed? Then contact us soon:

Amsterdam and environs via  + 31   85   301   3284

Due to success we are now also active in The Hague: 06 19 37 77 76

and Rotterdam 06 15 95 97 20 with our locksmith team.

Frequently asked questions about cylinder lock replacement price and more

Replacing cylinder lock, is that something I can do myself?
Yes, replacing a cylinder lock can certainly be attempted by yourself if you are handy and possess the right, professional tools. However, we do not recommend replacing an overlay lock yourself. This type of lock is very sensitive and complicated. Therefore, we do recommend that you hire a professional locksmith to replace an overlay lock.

What does it cost to replace a cylinder in my lock?
The cost of cylinder lock replacement that we charge depends entirely on the type of lock you have on your door. For an accurate indication of our prices, please refer to our cost page. There, for each lock, the cost of replacing just the cylinder or the entire lock is explained.

Can a burglar always enter my house no matter what kind of locks I have?
Yes in the end it did. When a burglar has his sights set on your home, insists on entering, has plenty of time and is not afraid to use force in the process, you have little chance of stopping him.

However, most burglars are occasional burglars. This is about 95 percent of burglars. They break into houses where it is easiest to do so. Therefore, if you have better locks on your doors than your neighbors, they are more likely to go to your neighbors than to your home.

You can ensure with a simple upgrade to your locks that a burglar will think three times about breaking into your home given the amount of time and noise involved.

Aren’t all cylinders about the same? Apart from the brand printed on them, don’t they all come from the same factory?
No, this is absolutely not true. Some cylinder locks are cheap, imported locks from Asia. Other locks come from Germany and Switzerland and have higher standards in terms of materials and tests performed.

Herewith a striking example. A very cheap cylinder can be broken in less than 10 seconds with a flathead screwdriver. Demolishing a high-quality cylinder requires more. That one is not so easily broken. A professional locksmith still needs 15 minutes of drilling for that.

We do not recommend buying a cylinder lock at the hardware store. These are low quality in most cases.

Is the security of my door determined by the quality of the cylinder?
No, the security of the door is determined by the lock mechanism of which the cylinder is a part. A lock is as weak as its weakest link, and that weakest link need not always be the cylinder.

The security of your door is also determined by the number of locks you have on your door and whether you still have an anti-intrusion strip mounted on the door, for example.

On the other hand, a burglar does look first at the type of cylinder you have on your door. Based on that, he will decide whether to attempt a break-in at your home or pick another house.

What is the difference between the different brands of cylinder locks available?
This is difficult to explain to you in a few sentences. There are so many different types, sizes and qualities of locks available that we cannot give you a simple answer to this question.

You can call us at any time to speak directly to a locksmith who will provide you with FREE advice.

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4 tips we can give you when buying a cylinder lock

Tip 1: Always buy a lock that fits perfectly
A perfect lock can be found for every lock and every door. A lock that fits your door exactly. A perfect ending should never be too short nor too long. The size should be just right for your door.

Tip 2: Only go to replace a cylinder lock yourself if you are very handy
If you want to replace the current cylinder, make sure you can actually do it yourself. In fact, you must be very handy for this. You should be able to take out the cylinder, measure it exactly on both sides and then buy a cylinder that has exactly the same dimensions. There should not be a 5mm difference in this. Some basic knowledge of locks is required, however, because otherwise the risk of damage is very high.

Tip 3: Be careful not to break the entire lock
When replacing the lock doesn’t go quite right, you may find that you can get the old cylinder out but can’t get the new cylinder in. You then no longer have a lock on your door and you are forced to stay at home.

Locksmith 365 has experienced customers in the past who started working on their own and damaged their entire lock in the process. In those cases, the entire lock had to be replaced, which is not cheap.

Tip 4: Call in a professional locksmith
When you hire a professional locksmith like Locksmith 365, you benefit from an extra service. The locksmith will take a large number of locks and various security cylinders. He can tell you exactly what the advantages and disadvantages of each type of lock are. Based on your situation and your budget, he will be happy to offer you the right cylinder.

Replacing cylinder lock: how to do it

Mortise lock: cylinder replacement lock
Replacing a mortise lock, is relatively easy. If you are a little handy and possess the right tools, you should be able to do this.

Still, like much other technical work, a lock replacement sometimes requires more knowledge and experience to proceed properly. Whether this is the case for your lock cannot be said or checked in advance. Only during lock replacement will this become apparent.

It is important to mention to you, however, that if your home has contents insurance and there has been an attempted burglary, the insurance will almost never pay out if you do not have a professional mortise lock on your door that has also not been installed by a professional locksmith. An insurance company may argue that you yourself replaced your lock in an unprofessional manner and therefore they will not pay compensation.

If you decide to replace your mortise lock yourself, take the following steps:

Do you need your lock replaced or a new lock installed? Then contact us soon:

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and Rotterdam 06 15 95 97 20 with our locksmith team.

Step-up lock: cylinder replacement lock
Replacing an overlay lock is very complicated. You will need special tools for this, such as a hacksaw and pliers. In addition, it is very accurate work that takes an inexperienced handyman at least an hour.

As with much other technical work, replacing a lock cylinder sometimes requires more experience and knowledge of locks than you might think. Whether your lock is relatively easy or difficult to replace cannot be indicated exactly in advance. This is something that will become apparent during replacement.
We do want to inform you that if your home has contents insurance and there has been an attempted burglary, the insurance company will almost never pay out if you do not have a professional padlock on your door that has also not been installed by a professional locksmith. An insurance company may argue that you yourself replaced your lock in an unprofessional manner and therefore they will not pay compensation.

Want to replace your overlay lock yourself? Then adhere to the following steps:

Overhead lock with a fixed cylinder replaced
Replacing an overlay lock cylinder is not easy, especially with a fixed cylinder. It takes a lot of time and effort. In fact, you must replace the entire overlay lock, not just the cylinder. In this way, you can disassemble a cylinder lock with fixed cylinder:

Do you need your lock replaced or a new lock installed? Then contact us soon:

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Multi-point locking cylinder replacement
Replacing a multi-point lock is not very complicated. If you are a little handy and have the right tools, you should be able to do this.

Still, like much other technical work, a lock replacement sometimes requires more knowledge and experience to proceed properly. Whether this is the case for your lock cannot be said or checked in advance. Only during lock replacement will this become apparent.

Note: Do you have contents insurance and there has been an attempted burglary? Then your insurance will almost never pay out if you do not have a professional lock on your door that has also not been fitted by a professional locksmith. The insurance company may argue that you replaced your multi-point lock yourself in an unprofessional manner and therefore they will not pay compensation.

If you want to replace your multi-point lock yourself, take the following steps:

Do you need your lock replaced or a new lock installed? Then contact us soon:

Amsterdam and environs via  + 31   85   301   3284

Due to success we are now also active in The Hague: 06 19 37 77 76

and Rotterdam 06 15 95 97 20 with our locksmith team.

Side lock cylinder replacement
Are you looking to replace a secondary lock? It is quite simple and you should certainly succeed with a little skill and the right tools.

Just be aware that a lock replacement, like much other technical work, sometimes requires more knowledge and experience to do correctly. Whether this is the case for your lock cannot be said or checked 1,2,3. Only during lock replacement will this become apparent.

Do you have contents insurance and there has been an attempted burglary? Then you must remember that your insurance will almost never pay out if you do not have a professional lock on your door that has also not been installed by a professional locksmith. The insurance company may argue that you yourself replaced your lock in an unprofessional manner and therefore they will not pay compensation.

If you want to replace your secondary lock yourself, take the following steps:

Do you need your lock replaced or a new lock installed? Then contact us soon:

Amsterdam and environs via  + 31   85   301   3284

Due to success we are now also active in The Hague: 06 19 37 77 76

and Rotterdam 06 15 95 97 20 with our locksmith team.