The short version. Lock Change on House Move Southampton | Home Mover Package with Keywise starts from £180 (two doors), agreed before any work begins, with no call-out fee and no VAT. For anything urgent I aim to be with you in around 30 minutes across Southampton and the Waterside, and the number you call is answered by Bugsy himself.
You never really know how many keys to your new home are out there, previous owners, builders, letting agents, cleaners. Changing the locks on move-in day is the cheapest peace of mind you will buy, and I make it simple.
What is included
- Front and back door locks changed, keyed alike so one key fits both
- British Standard and insurance-grade options explained
- a quick security check of the other doors and windows while I am there
From £180 for two doors, and 10% off any third door. Booked around your moving day across Southampton, the Waterside and the New Forest.
Family-run, Waterside-based since 2013, DBS checked and fully insured, with a perfect 5.0 Google rating. No call-out fee, no VAT, and a 12-month guarantee on every part fitted. The price I quote is the price you pay, agreed before I start.
Need a locksmith now? Bugsy answers the phone himself, no call centre. No call-out fee. Call 07453 327708 for a quick honest quote.
Why move-in day is the right day
Once you have the keys, you own the risk. Every key handed out over the years is still out there somewhere, and there is no way to know how many were cut or who kept a spare. Changing the locks the day you move in draws a line under all of it. You are back in control, and it costs a lot less than most people expect. I keep it straight: front and back doors changed, keyed alike so you carry one key, not a bunch, and a quick look over the other doors and windows while I am there so you know where you stand.
Insurance-grade locks, explained plainly
Most home insurance policies expect British Standard locks on the final exit doors, and a lot of people find that out the hard way after a claim. I fit British Standard and insurance-grade options and explain the difference on the day, no jargon, so you can decide what suits the house. If your new place has uPVC or multipoint doors, I can sort those too, and if you want the cylinders brought up to anti-snap TS007 3-star, that is an upgrade from £150. I tell you what you actually need for the house you have bought, not the most I can sell you.
Booked around your moving day
Moving is enough of a faff without waiting in for a locksmith. Tell me roughly when you will have the keys and I will work around it, across Southampton, the Waterside, and the New Forest, Hythe, Holbury, Fawley, Blackfield, Dibden, Marchwood, Totton, and out to Lymington and Romsey. The home mover package is from £180 for two doors keyed alike, with 10% off any third door. The price I give you is agreed before I start, no call-out fee, no VAT, and a 12-month guarantee on every part I fit.
Ring Bugsy on 07453 327708. I answer the phone myself, day or night, no call centre, and I will give you an honest quote for your move.
Common questions
How much does a lock change on house move in Southampton cost?
The home mover package is from £180 for two doors, front and back, keyed alike so you carry one key. Any third door is 10% off. The price I quote is the price you pay, agreed before I start. No call-out fee, no VAT, and a 12-month guarantee on every part I fit. I tell you straight what the house needs, not the most I can sell you.
Should I change the locks when I move into a new house?
Yes, move-in day is the right day. Once you have the keys you own the risk, and there is no way to know how many keys are still out there, previous owners, builders, letting agents, cleaners. Changing the locks draws a line under all of it and puts you back in control. It costs a lot less than most people expect, and while I am there I will have a quick look over the other doors and windows too.
Will my new locks meet home insurance requirements?
Most home insurance policies expect British Standard locks on the final exit doors, and a lot of people only find that out after a claim. I fit British Standard and insurance-grade options and explain the difference on the day, no jargon, so you can decide what suits the house. If you want the cylinders brought up to anti-snap TS007 3-star, that is an upgrade from £150.
Can you fit the lock change around my moving day across the Waterside and New Forest?
Yes, tell me roughly when you will have the keys and I will work around it. Moving is enough of a faff without waiting in for a locksmith. I cover Southampton, the Waterside and the New Forest, including Hythe, Holbury, Fawley, Blackfield, Dibden, Marchwood, Totton, and out to Lymington and Romsey. No drama, booked around your day.
Who do I call to book a home mover lock change?
Ring Bugsy on 07453 327708. I answer the phone myself, day or night, no call centre, and I will give you an honest quote for your move. Keywise is family-run and Waterside-based since 2013, DBS checked and fully insured, with a 5.0 rating from 295+ Google reviews. No call-out fee, no VAT, and the price I give you is agreed before I start.
Bugsy Edwards
Founder, Keywise 24hr Locksmiths. Family-run on the SO45 Waterside.
This advice comes from a working locksmith, not a content writer. Bugsy answers his own phone, and was named the Hampshire Police and Crime Commissioner's 2024 Community Volunteer of the Year. 5.0 from 295 Google reviews.
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