Security locks for home

Question

What are the best locks to have fitted to doors and windows for the purpose of security? Are there any brands of these types of locks you’d recommend?

Sean · Accepted Answer

The best locks are 5 lever BS3621 Insurance Approved Deadlocks on the front and back doors. 
For sash windows you need sash fasteners and sash stoppers.

Shane · Answer

The best security locks for your house would be banham locks by far there the best on the market with 24/7 support line.

Simon · Answer

External doors should have a B.S. 3621 (or 8621 for egress) lock fitted. Sashlock, Deadlock, Nightlatch or Euro Case. Traditionally a Nightlatch is fitted around 1/3 of the way down a wooden door and a Deadlock 1/3 of the way up it - avoiding any joints. Our favourite is the Union 3g114e B.S. 3621 Deadlock ( Union have taken over the Chubb brand ).

Window locks largely depend on the type of window they are being fitted to. Union or Yale are our preferred brands.

Remember though to check your Insurance Companies' Requirements.

Marc · Answer

We use Bristan Ultion locks they are fantastic and come with a £1000 guarantee.

Mihai-ovidiu · Answer

For cylinders : Yale British Standard 5 stars .
For nightlatch: Banham
For Windows : they came as standard locks and usually is difficult to open an window.

Anthony · Answer

If the lock says high security on it, it should be OK to use. Also check the price 
They don't come cheap.

Mark · Answer

Depending What Type Of Door.( UPVC Or Wooden).
If UPVC Then 3 Star Lock Cylinder With Security Door Handle.
For Windows Sash Jammers Are Fitted On The Inside.
This Stops The Window From Being Prised Open From Outside.

John · Answer

Door locks - if they are euro cylinders look for high security cylinders there are quite a few different ones to choose from 

As for windows, you need lockable handles

Curtis · Answer

Hi, most insurance companies want you to have either British standards 3 star cylinders or deadlocks.

David · Answer

Hi make sure you get 5 lever as your insurance will cover 5 lever locks windows you need dead locks if you are adding locks for added security to a door add dead locks and a chain as you can see the person at the door with out letting them in. 

hope this helps
Dave

Security locks for home

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