Will a digital lock fit my door?
What we check before fitting, and which doors need a different lock.
Most solid timber front doors take a digital lock easily. Thin, glass or aluminium doors, screen doors and gates need specific models. The quickest way to find out is to send us a photo of the door edge and the lock you have now.
- Timber front door
- Usually yes
- Aluminium or glass
- Specific models
- Screen door or gate
- Specific models
- Fastest check
- Photo of the door edge
What we check
Door type and thickness
Solid timber doors give the most choice. Thin, hollow or glass-panel doors and aluminium frames only suit certain models.
The existing holes
If the new lock lines up with the old holes, fitting is quicker and neater. If not, we drill and tidy up so the lock sits properly.
Screen doors
If there’s a security screen in front, think about how you’ll get through both. Some people fit the digital lock to the screen door; others keep a keyed screen door and fit the digital lock inside.
Gates and side doors
Outdoor gates need a weather-suited model. Tell us what the gate is made of.
Send a photo
A photo of the door edge (where the bolt comes out) and the front of the current lock tells us most of what we need. Use the quote form to attach one.
See the brands we fit on the digital door locks page.
Straight answers
Can a digital lock go on an aluminium sliding door?
Only some models suit sliding doors. Send us a photo and we’ll tell you.
Will fitting a digital lock damage my door?
We may need to drill new holes, but we fit it neatly. If you later go back to a key lock, the new holes usually suit a standard deadbolt.
What do I photograph?
The door edge where the bolt comes out, and the front of your current lock.