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Period commercial shopfronts often have a narrow door frame rebate that limits which lock body sizes can be fitted — an issue that the matrix table alone cannot predict. Use the table to identify the compliance tier required, then call with the door width and rebate depth so the correct case size is confirmed before the engineer attends.

Before we start

Who needs to authorise this work

Commercial locksmith work on any keyed access point requires on-site authority before it begins. This section confirms what we need from the Edinburgh premises before the engineer arrives — not after.

  • The keyholder

    A named Mortice condition note must be present or reachable by phone throughout the job. If the individual listed on the insurance schedule differs from the day-to-day keyholder, both names are needed before we can issue the compliance certificate.

  • What authority covers

    Authorisation must cover the full scope of work: cylinder changes, master-key scheme adjustments, and any access-control integration included in the quote. Verbal confirmation is noted on the job card — the mortice condition and case type logged before the tier selection is confirmed.

  • Delegated authority

    If the named keyholder cannot attend, they must noted delegated authority in writing to the person on site. We accept email confirmation sent directly to the attending engineer before work begins.

On arrival

Access points: Edinburgh premises inventory

We record each access point in scope before any hardware is touched. The list below covers the categories we check on a typical Edinburgh commercial attendance — not all will apply to every premises.

  1. 01

    Main entrance

    We confirm the existing A period-rebate-matched BS3621 cylinder spec, test operation under load, and note the cylinder grade against the insurance schedule on arrival.

  2. 02

    Staff entrance

    Narrow masonry reveals on Victorian terraced commercial buildings can limit the backset options available for a mortice deadbolt on the staff entrance. Stile width is measured on arrival and cross-referenced against the minimum backset required by the specified BS3621 lock body.

  3. 03

    Goods bay / delivery access

    Heritage facades on Victorian commercial terraces can mean the goods-bay door is visible from the street and subject to conservation-area restrictions on ironmongery finish or profile. Planning status is checked before any external-face hardware is specified, to avoid the need for retrospective removal.

  4. 04

    Server room / data area

    High-security zone. A mortice case insert to compliance grade spec confirmed against the risk assessment or insurance schedule rider before any work in this area proceeds.

  5. 05

    Fire door / emergency exit

    Victorian commercial buildings converted to modern use sometimes have escape routes passing through original internal masonry walls, where the opening dimensions do not conform to current minimum clear-width requirements. Clear opening width is measured and noted before a fire door leaf or ironmongery is specified.

Access point counts vary significantly across Edinburgh commercial premises — a shopfront may have two points; a multi-floor office may have fifteen. confirmed against the existing rebate depth and bore geometry.

Hardware selection

Options by premises type

The hardware specification follows the premises type, not the other way around. Select the column that matches your Edinburgh property — the bullet list shows the typical hardware stack we specify in that category.

Retail

Shopfront

  • Aluminium glazed door or UPVC — Adams Rite, floor-spring closer, or multipoint gearbox
  • Primary cylinder on master-key circuit or standalone deadlock
  • Goods entrance on separate keying scheme, often padbar or hasp with insurer-grade padlock

Context Internal zone door on a converted Victorian commercial building where the occupancy agreement specifies basic security only for the internal boundary. Standard cylinder with clear key log; no compliance grade or restricted keyway required for this specific access point.

Professional

Office suite

  • BS3621 or EN1303 grade 4 cylinder on primary access door per most commercial insurance schedules
  • Internal zone doors on access-control grade cylinders — restricted keyway where staff turnover is high
  • Master-key scheme across multiple suites managed from a single key register

Context Period shopfront on an insured Victorian high street where the insurance schedule names BS3621 or equivalent for the timber primary door. Anti-snap cylinder or upgraded mortice deadlock, key register maintained on completion.

Industrial

Industrial unit

  • Heavy-duty steel door sets — mortice deadlock, roller-shutter deadbolt, or padbar assembly
  • Goods-door padlock graded to the insurer requirement (EN12320 or BS EN 1303)
  • Alarm integration confirmation required before any cylinder is changed on monitored units

Context Victorian commercial building where the managing agent controls multiple period units on a shared access circuit. The restricted keyway scheme gives the managing agent a building-level master while each commercial occupier's unit key cannot be duplicated without a signed authority from the register.

After the job

Handover documentation: what leaves site

Every commercial attendance produces a paper trail. The three items below are issued as standard on all Edinburgh commercial jobs — more complex master-key or access-control work adds a system chart to the set.

  1. 01

    Key schedule update

    An updated period door handover note lists every keyholder by name, key number, and date of issue. Signed by the keyholder on site and countersigned by the attending engineer — the document your insurer may request at claim time.

  2. 02

    Installation certificate

    Where a period-property compliance note or equivalent hardware is fitted, we issue a one-page certificate confirming the standard, cylinder grade, and door reference. Period-property compliance notes for Victorian commercial premises should specify whether the original mortice case was retained or replaced and what compliance standard was achieved..

  3. 03

    Audit trail / job card

    We complete the period door handover note a signed job card for every attendance. It records work scope, hardware fitted, and key counts — Period commercial premises handover notes should describe the existing door furniture retained — escutcheons, handles, surrounds — alongside the new hardware fitted.. Available as a PDF on request for insurance or lease compliance.

Fees and timescales

Commercial locksmith pricing in Edinburgh

Victorian commercial premises are quoted after the door type and case condition are confirmed at the door. A drop-in cylinder replacement into an existing mortice is the lower-cost option; a full case replacement adds both hardware cost and prep time. The engineer confirms which applies on arrival — the quote is fixed at that point, not after work begins. From £89.

Hardware grade
Standard euro cylinder sits at the base price; EN1303 grade 4 or 6, BS3621 mortice, and restricted keyways each carry a parts premium. Grade is confirmed against your insurance schedule before work starts — not after.
Number of access points
Each door in scope adds to the parts and labour total, but a multi-door attendance on the same Edinburgh site is meaningfully cheaper per door than separate call-outs.
Master-key configuration
Setting up or extending a master-key scheme adds setup time. Once in place, the per-door changeover cost at each staff turnover or access review is lower than independent cylinder replacements.
Out-of-hours attendance
Evening and weekend availability in Edinburgh — no out-of-hours uplift on the standard rate, and call-out included in the job price. Quote confirmed before the engineer travels.

Questions

Commercial locksmith FAQ: Edinburgh

For Victorian commercial premises the most relevant question is whether the existing mortice case is serviceable for a compliant upgrade. A sound original case with the right bore allows a cylinder swap without case replacement — confirmed on assessment before any work is quoted.

Does the keyholder always need to be physically present?
For new cylinder installations or master-key changes, yes — or a person with written delegated authority must be on site. For like-for-like replacements on documented hardware, we can proceed with remote authority if the keyholder is reachable by phone and their identity is on the prior job record. This is confirmed on the booking call, not on arrival.
What if the premises is on a managed lease — does the property owner need to be involved?
Check your lease. Most commercial leases in Edinburgh require the occupier to notify the managing agent of any lock change within a stated period and to provide a copy of the updated key schedule. We issue the paperwork that satisfies that requirement — it is your responsibility to forward it to the relevant party.
How quickly can you attend a commercial site in Edinburgh?
Planned work — rekeys, upgrades, master-key changes — is booked to suit your trading window, typically within one to three working days. Emergency lockout attendance in Edinburgh is same-day in most cases. Quote confirmed on the call before we travel.

Commercial Locksmith in Edinburgh — FAQ

Common questions about commercial locksmith in Edinburgh.

Do you work with businesses in Edinburgh out-of-hours?

For Victorian commercial premises the most relevant question is whether the existing mortice case is serviceable for a compliant upgrade. A sound original case with the right bore allows a cylinder swap without case replacement — confirmed on assessment before any work is quoted. Regularly — most commercial lock changes and master key installations are booked out-of-hours so business operations aren't disrupted. No out-of-hours surcharge; we work evenings, weekends, and overnight shifts across Edinburgh at standard rates.

Do you work on commercial premises in Edinburgh city centre and retail units?

Regularly — retail units, office suites, and hospitality venues in Edinburgh are a regular part of our commercial work. We understand the operational constraints: retail units can't have doors secured improperly overnight, and offices often need lock changes completed before the next working day. We schedule accordingly.

Can you issue a VAT invoice?

Every commercial job gets a proper VAT invoice with our company number, VAT line separated, and payment terms clearly stated. Suitable for business accounting, Xero, QuickBooks, or any standard bookkeeping software.

Can you attend purely out-of-hours — we can't close during trading?

Yes — out-of-hours-only attendance is standard for retail, hospitality, and 24/7 operations across Edinburgh. We schedule around your trading hours, coordinate with on-site security or duty managers, and leave you with a handover note and VAT invoice the next morning. No weekend or overnight surcharge.

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