Landlord & Tenant Lock Changes
When a tenancy ends and a new one begins, the security of a property should be treated as a priority, not an afterthought. Whether you are a landlord managing a Victorian conversion on Coldharbour Lane, a letting agent overseeing a block of flats near Camberwell Green, or a tenant moving into a new home in SE5, changing the locks at the point of handover is one of the most straightforward and effective steps you can take to protect the property and the people living in it. Our mobile locksmith team covers Camberwell and the surrounding area around the clock, arriving with the right parts to carry out a full lock change the same day you call.
Open 24 hours, 7 days a week · Fully insured
We operate 24 hours a day, every day of the year — evenings, weekends and bank holidays included — which matters enormously in a busy letting market like Camberwell, where tenancy end dates do not always fall on a convenient Monday morning. Our trained, insured technicians come directly to your property, assess the existing locks, and confirm an exact up-front price before a single screw is turned. There is no obligation to proceed until you are satisfied with the quote, and we aim to cause as little disruption to door frames and surrounding woodwork as possible throughout the job.
What we do
Available 24/7
Day, night, weekends and bank holidays — a real local locksmith answers and sends a fully-stocked van.
We come straight away
Based in Camberwell, we send a locksmith straight away — we're usually with you in about 30 minutes.
Fully insured
Vetted locksmiths, a clear price on the phone, and no surprise add-ons when we arrive.
Damage-free entry
We pick and bypass locks the right way, so most lockouts are solved without drilling anything.
Frequently asked questions
Can a landlord change the locks between tenancies without telling the new tenant?
A landlord can certainly change locks between tenancies — in fact it is strongly advisable — but once a new tenancy has begun and the tenant has taken up occupation, changing the locks without the tenant's knowledge or consent would constitute an unlawful eviction under the Protection from Eviction Act 1977. The correct approach is to change the locks at or just before the handover, provide the incoming tenant with the full set of new keys on the day they move in, and ensure a copy is retained for the landlord's own records. If you are unsure about the timing, speak to your letting agent before we attend and we can coordinate our visit accordingly.
My tenant has just left and I need the locks changed today — can you come out the same day?
Yes. We operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including weekends and bank holidays, so same-day attendance is standard for us rather than exceptional. Call 020 3757 5826, tell us the property address in Camberwell or the surrounding area, and we will send a trained technician out straight away. We will confirm the exact price on the phone before we travel so you know what to expect when we arrive. We typically aim to be with you in around 30 minutes of your call, though we cannot guarantee a precise arrival time as this depends on where our nearest available technician is at that moment.
What type of lock should I fit on a rental property in Camberwell to satisfy my insurer?
Most residential insurers ask for a minimum of a five-lever mortice deadlock conforming to BS3621 on the main entrance, alongside a rim nightlatch. If your property has a uPVC or composite door with a multipoint lock and a euro cylinder, the cylinder itself should ideally be anti-snap and carry a TS007 3-star rating, as standard euro cylinders are vulnerable to a snapping attack that bypasses the lock entirely. We always check your existing hardware when we attend and advise you on whether it meets current standards. If you are unsure what your insurance policy requires, it is worth calling your insurer before we come out so that you can confirm the specification needed — we can then match or exceed it.
How is the price for a tenancy lock change worked out?
The final quote depends on a number of factors: the type and number of locks being changed, the grade of replacement parts required, the time of day you call (evening, weekend and bank holiday visits may be priced differently from standard daytime hours), and the travel distance to your property. We confirm an exact price with you on the phone before we attend, and that figure does not change unless the scope of work changes — for example, if we discover on arrival that a lock case is damaged and needs full replacement rather than a simple cylinder swap. There are no hidden charges added after the work is done.
Can a tenant change the locks themselves if they feel unsafe?
A tenant's instinct to improve their own security is entirely understandable, but most standard tenancy agreements require the landlord's written consent before any permanent alteration — including a lock change — is made to the property. Making changes without consent can complicate deposit returns or give rise to a breach of tenancy claim. The better approach is to contact your landlord or letting agent in writing, explain the concern, and request that a professional lock change is arranged promptly. If you have an urgent safety concern out of hours, call us on 020 3757 5826 and we can speak with both parties if needed to help reach a practical solution quickly.
Do you work with letting agents managing multiple Camberwell properties?
Yes, and we regularly do. Letting agents overseeing portfolios across SE5 and nearby areas often need a reliable mobile locksmith who can respond at short notice when a property becomes vacant or when a tenancy handover falls outside normal office hours. We can attend different properties on the same day, provide a written record of each job, and work around check-in and check-out schedules. If you manage several properties and want to discuss a consistent approach to lock changes at tenancy turnovers, call 020 3757 5826 and speak to us directly about how we can support your agency's requirements.