Free survey enquiries · Portslade-by-Sea
Free Lock Security Survey in Portslade-by-Sea
Want to know whether the locks on your Portslade-by-Sea property are fit for purpose before spending money? A free survey gives you a clear picture, with no obligation to go ahead with any work.

What the free survey is – and is not
- It is a look at the locks and doors you are concerned about, within a scope agreed when booking, with a plain-English explanation of what we find.
- It is not a sales visit with an obligation to buy, a formal report, or invasive diagnostic work. If something needs taking apart to diagnose, that would be explained and priced separately.
- Availability for Portslade-by-Sea is confirmed when you enquire.
Free Survey in Portslade-by-Sea
Customers in Portslade-by-Sea can also ask about a free security survey to discuss practical improvements. Call 01273 634900 for the agreed scope and availability.
What a survey can cover
- Front Door Lock Review
- Back and Side Entrances
- Wear and Alignment
- Potential Security Upgrades
Each of these is explained in more detail on our free survey page.
Preparing for a survey in Portslade-by-Sea
- A list of the doors that concern you and what the concern is (keys, stiffness, security, a recent move).
- Any keys you have, including spares, so we can see which locks they operate.
- Your home insurance policy wording, if you want to check what it says about locks.
After the survey
You will know which locks are working properly, which have faults that should be fixed, and which improvements are optional. If you want any work done, ask for a quotation – there is no pressure to go ahead.
Typical follow-on work includes repairs, lock changes and security upgrades in Portslade-by-Sea.
About our free survey service in Portslade-by-Sea
Portslade-by-Sea includes residential streets and properties close to the western coastal corridor.
Portslade-by-Sea is within the city of Brighton & Hove, in our core service area. We are a service-area business and do not have an office or premises in Portslade-by-Sea; we travel to customers from the Brighton area.
Nearby, we also take enquiries from Portslade, Fishersgate and Aldrington. For an overview of everything we do here, see locksmith services in Portslade-by-Sea.
Survey and follow-on costs
- Agreed free survey – no charge; scope and eligibility confirmed when booking.
- Optional lock replacement – quoted separately; varies by lock.
- Optional door adjustment – quoted separately; varies by work.
- Additional specialist diagnostics – scope and price agreed first; varies by investigation.
We explain how the charge is worked out before any work starts. See the free survey page for the full pricing guide.
Free Survey questions
Is the survey really free?
Yes, within the scope and eligibility confirmed when booking. Repairs, parts and any specialist diagnostic work are separate and only carried out if you agree to them.
Can you survey a flat or rented home in Portslade-by-Sea?
Yes, for the doors you are responsible for. Shared entrances and work in rented homes may need permission from the building owner or landlord.
How long does a survey take?
It depends on the number of doors and what you want looked at. We agree the scope when booking so you know what to expect.
