JeansSis (Janice) & Candyfloss (Gina) meet for the first time.

I read on EOS somewhere that it was a good idea to change the locks shortly after completion to avoid burglaries, which apparently are most common within a month of completion. Is this really necessary and has anyone done this?

Hi Chris,

We did it and it is very easy to do. You can get the lock from the Ferreteria (harware shop) in Sabinllas. Take off the inside handle by removing the 2 screws on the inside handle, then there is a screw, I think it is the 2nd up from the bottom screw on the lock on the edge of the door and remove the lock. Then replace with the new unit.

Regards,

John

Hi Chris

Its easy as John says and to be recommended. If I can do it so can you. take your lock to the lad in the shop and he will replace it. i did mine last week.

Its a good idea to swap the lock as it only takes 15 mins, but try and buy one with two rows of drilled depressions as that gives more possible combinations.

Another way is to ADD a UK 5 lever mortice lock to the door, takes about 1.5 hours to fit.. This makes it more difficult for people to buy keys locally.

Wickes used to do one for less than £20 3 years ago, also B&Q.