The Best Value House Locks – Keytek Academy

Everyone likes to get a great product for an even better price. Locksmiths don’t want to be overcharged by suppliers, and customers want to feel like they are getting good value for money. Finding great value locks which are both secure and a reasonable price can be difficult to do, which is why we’ve created a comparison for the best value locks.

Have a read below to find the best value locks that you can buy that will leave you feeling good about the jobs that you do, and your customers satisfied with the work you’ve done. Have a read through the brands you should know when working as a Locksmith.

 

Smart Locks

August Wi-fi Smart Lock

This is a great option as a smart lock for your customer’s home. It offers auto locking and unlocking, remote access, guest keys, an activity feed, and smart alerts. It takes less than 10 minutes for you to install and works alongside Apple, Google and Alexa.

Whether you just want a lock or a bundle that includes a keypad or matching hardware, prices start at roughly £120.

 

Schlage Smart Wi-fi Lock

This is another fantastic option that helps you find out what smart lock and hardware is best for your customer and has easy installation. They’ll be able to control and monitor from anywhere, control your locks with their voice and offer a few smart, electronic, or digital door locks such as deadbolts or keypads.

These locks work alongside Alexa, SmartThings, Ring, Wink,Google and more. They have a wide range of smart locks and hardware that you can buy at a local store or online starting from £124.

 

Yale Smart Lock

This smart lock has the option to be controlled with either a keypad, key tag, or a mobile phone, and are another excellent keyless door option. With the option for your customer to monitor who enters and leaves their home, giving remote access to guests and being able to remotely check the locks status, they can enjoy the peace of mind that their home is secure. Another great feature is that this smart lock is British Standard.

Prices begin from £199.99 or your customers can also buy a bundle. Yale Smart Locks also connect to Google, Alexa, and the rest of their Yale smart home security.

 

Mortice Locks

Union Mortice Lock

Union locks are extremely reliable and durable to most external weather conditions. Some of their locks are originally Chubb locks before Union took over them. The 5 lever mortice lock is the most secure kind, and we recommend getting a as this is most secure for your customers.

The resell price of these locks can start at £25+* depending on the level of security and size/type of lock your customer wants.

 

Yale Mortice Lock

Yale mortice locks are a great choice for your customers as they are well-known for high quality locks. They offer different sizes, colours and finishes and security level, so we recommend the 5 lever mortice lock that meets British Standard.

The cost of these locks can start at £55* depending on the needs of your clients and the type of door they have.

 

uPVC Door Locks and Composite Door Locks

Avocet Euro Lock

ABS Cylinders are an extremely secure brand with a variety of choice, including standard, 1 starand 3 star cylinders. Whether your customer wants a basic lock or one with anti-bump/pick, anti-snap or anti-drill technology, they have an excellent range to secure a uPVC door.

These can start from £35* depending on if you want a single lock cylinder and key or a bundle with keyed alike.

 

Ultion Lock

Ultion Locks are approved by British Standard and are Sold Secure Diamond. These have anti-bump and pick, anti-snap and anti-drill technology, to keep your customers homes protected for longer. They have a thick and durable key and have a ‘lockdown mode’ which gives extra protection when a burglar is trying to enter your customer’s house. As far as security goes, this is an extremely secure lock.

The prices of these locks are hidden and to get the prices you need to contact Ultion directly or head to a local lock shop and speak to someone.

Have a read through our Stock and Tools advice page to help you know the best stock to hold, or read through Keytek’s Guide to the Different Types Of Locks. Find out more about lock brands to know which lock will be best for your next customer.

In conclusion, whether you’re looking for the highest quality lock or the one that simply does the job, getting the best value is what’s important to anyone. Make sure you know what you’re looking for when buying a lock for your next customer.

If you feel you need some support, why not become a Keytek® Locksmith? We give 24/7 support and offer advice if you need it. We help you through the purchasing process to make sure you get the best value locks and find you customers to build your work up. Give us a call on 01202 711195 or email us at academy@keytek.co.uk to find out how we can help your business.

 

*Lock pricing is estimated and can vary depending on size, make and model