Where’s the job?

Scope of Works

• Remove existing hardware and assess door thickness, handing and frame condition

• Check suitability for mortice or surface‑mounted installation and for fire‑rated doors

• Cut or modify door and frame as required, fit lock body, strike plate and reinforcement

• Wire or fit batteries, programme master and user codes, test multiple cycles and locking modes

• Fit any external key override, fob reader or app module and explain operation to the user

• Clean up, dispose of old parts if requested, and hand over manuals, codes and warranty details

Typical Cost

Time on Site

Most single‑door coded lock installs take 1–3 hours from arrival to handover. Tasks that extend time include cutting a mortice or repairing rotten timber, mains wiring or installing to a fire‑rated or communal door, which can push work to 4–6 hours or require a follow‑up visit

Questions to Ask Your Tradie

• Have you installed this exact lock model and on this door type before

• Is the chosen lock suitable for a fire door and will fitting affect the certificate

• Do you supply the lock and accessories and what warranty do you provide for parts and labour

• Will fitting require mains wiring or battery only and who will carry out any electrical work

• How are codes managed, can they be changed on site, and what happens if the keypad fails

• Do you carry public liability insurance and can you provide recent references for similar installs

How to Avoid Surprises

• Send clear photos of the door, frame and existing lock before the visit

• Confirm whether the door is fire‑rated or part of a communal entrance and get landlord consent if needed

• Clear working space, provide parking or permit details and note any access restrictions

• Have batteries to hand for testing or confirm access to a nearby power supply for mains‑wired units

• Secure pets and remove valuables from the immediate work area

• Ask in advance about potential extra costs for reinforcement, electrical work or follow‑up visits