Lock change: British Standard cylinder on a composite door in Colchester
In October 2026 our locksmith changed the cylinder on a red composite front door in Colchester (CO2) on the day it was booked, fitting a new British Standard euro cylinder.
The job
- Where: Colchester (CO2), October 2026
- Door: red composite front door with a multipoint lock
- Fitted: a British Standard Kitemarked euro cylinder
What we did
- Measured the old cylinder from the centre screw to each end, so the new one sat flush with the handles.
- Took out the old cylinder with the retaining screw on the door edge.
- Fitted the British Standard cylinder, refitted the screw and checked the lock with every new key.
Worth knowing
- Composite doors use the same cylinders as uPVC. Changing the cylinder changes the keys, without touching the rest of the lock.
- Look for the Kitemark. A cylinder marked TS007 or BS EN 1303 has been tested against common attacks.
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