Mortice Locks

Mortice locks are the backbone of proper door security. When a customer comes to this page, they’re usually dealing with something specific: a lock that’s worn out, a door that won’t stay shut, or an insurer insisting on a 5‑lever deadlock before they’ll sign off a policy. This category brings together the types of locks that actually solve those problems — the ones locksmiths rely on day in, day out.

If you’re upgrading an external door, the high‑security mortice locks for wooden doors in this section give you the strength and reliability insurers expect. A good 5‑lever deadlock that meets insurance requirements is still the simplest way to bring an older timber door up to standard, and the established brands here — Union, ERA, Legge, Asec and others — are the ones fitters reach for because they behave predictably and last.

For internal doors, you’ll find the practical options: mortice sashlocks for rooms that need a latch and handle, bathroom locks with privacy functions, and escape locks for doors that must open quickly in one direction. If you’re replacing a broken lock, the product listings make it straightforward to match case sizes, backsets and handings so you can swap like‑for‑like without reworking the door.

Trade customers will recognise the specialist items too — horizontal mortice locks, rebate kits, metal‑door mortice locks, and the budget lines used in volume maintenance work. Homeowners will appreciate that everything here is built for real‑world use, not decorative showpieces. These are locks chosen because they stand up to repeated use, stay aligned, and keep doors secure without fuss.

If you’re unsure which mortice lock suits your door, the product pages break down the details clearly. But the short version is simple: deadlocks for security, sashlocks for everyday use, bathroom locks for privacy, and the rest for specific applications. Pick the lock that matches the job, and it’ll serve you well for years.