Lock change: replacing a worn sashlock on an old timber door in Islington
In October 2026 our locksmith replaced a worn mortice sashlock on an old timber door in Islington (N1), starting at 8am the morning after it was booked.
The job
- Where: Islington, London (N1), October 2026
- Door: old painted timber door
- Fitted: a 3 lever mortice sashlock
What we did
- Removed the old sashlock, which was worn and rusted inside.
- Matched the new sashlock to the old case size and backset, so the door did not need recutting.
- Fitted the new lock, handle spindle and keep, and checked the latch and bolt.
Worth knowing
- Match the case size. Measuring the old lock first means the new one drops into the same pocket.
- Sashlock or deadlock? A sashlock has a handle and latch as well as the bolt; a deadlock has the bolt only.
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