Shed lock fitting in Ottery St Mary
Looking for professional shed lock fitting help in Ottery St Mary? Hembury Contracting provides reliable misc services across Ottery St Mary and surrounding areas.
Price Guide
£60
Typical Duration
30-45 mins
Location
Ottery St Mary
Shed lock fitted properly - hasp and padlock or key lock, bolted securely so your tools and gear are actually protected.
### Protect Your Tools and Equipment
A garden shed full of tools, bikes, and equipment is worth hundreds (sometimes thousands). But most sheds have **terrible security** - flimsy locks or none at all.
I fit shed locks across Ottery St Mary gardens - proper security that makes your shed harder to break into and protects what's inside.
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### Lock Options
| Lock Type | Security Level | Best For | Typical Cost | |-----------|----------------|----------|--------------| | **Hasp & padlock** | Good (visible deterrent) | Most garden sheds | £15-30 for lock | | **Mortice lock** | Better (concealed) | Quality sheds, workshops | £25-50 for lock | | **Combination padlock** | Good (no key to lose) | Shared sheds, allotments | £20-40 for lock | | **Security hasp** | Very good (hardened steel) | High-value equipment | £30-60 for lock |
*My fitting charge: £60 for standard installation*
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### How I Fit Them Securely
**🔧 Bolts Through Door**
Fixings go right through the shed door with nuts on the inside. Can't be unscrewed from outside.
**🔐 Hidden Fixings**
Where possible, I position screws under the hasp so they're covered when locked. Makes tampering harder.
**✅ Solid Mounting**
Lock mounted to the strongest part of the door frame. Weak mounting is pointless - the whole thing just rips out.
> 💡 **Pro tip:** Fit a second lock at the bottom of the door as well. Most thieves try to lever the top - a bottom lock stops that working.
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### Security Advice
**Makes your shed harder to break into:** - Good lock (hasp and padlock minimum) - Window grilles or shutters - Alarm (battery-powered shed alarms are cheap) - Visibility (trim back bushes hiding the shed)
**Won't stop a determined thief:** - Sheds are inherently vulnerable (thin walls) - Tools can force any lock eventually - Insurance claim if worst happens
Why Choose Us for Shed lock fitting in Ottery St Mary?
Properly secured to prevent break-ins
Bolts through door for strength
Hidden fixings where possible
Advice on what lock suits your shed
What to Expect
### Step 1: Check the Door I'll assess your shed door, recommend lock type, and show you where it'll go. ### Step 2: Mark & Drill Mark positions carefully, drill holes, fit lock components. Make sure alignment is perfect. ### Step 3: Bolt Through & Test Bolt everything through the door, tighten from inside, test operation. Lock should close smoothly.
Our Ottery St Mary Service Coverage
We cover Ottery St Mary and a 30-mile radius from Exeter, meaning you get local service with the backing of an established business. Whether you're in the centre of Ottery St Mary or in the surrounding villages, we're here to help.
Good to Know
> 🔧 **Insurance requirements?** Some home insurance policies require garden buildings over a certain value to be locked. Check your policy - this might save a claim being rejected. **Bike storage?** If you're locking bikes in the shed, add a ground anchor inside as well. Lock the bikes to that - belt and braces approach. **Metal sheds different.** Metal shed doors need different fixings (self-tapping screws or pop rivets). Same principle, different technique. **Old shed worth securing?** If your shed's falling apart, sometimes a new shed makes more sense than expensive locks on something with rotten wood.
Frequently Asked Questions about Shed lock fitting in Ottery St Mary
What's the best lock for a garden shed?
Hasp and padlock is most common - visible deterrent, works with any door, and easy to replace if needed. For nicer sheds, a proper mortice lock looks neater. Both work, depends on your shed type and budget.
Can you fit a lock to any shed door?
Most of them, yes. Wooden sheds are straightforward. Metal sheds need different fixings but doable. Really flimsy sheds are harder - there's no point fitting an expensive lock to a door that can be kicked in.
Do I need to buy the lock first?
Either way works. If you've bought one, I'll fit it. If not, I can advise what would suit your shed and pick one up. Standard hasp and padlock costs about £15-30 depending on quality.
How do you stop thieves just removing the screws?
Bolts go right through the door with nuts on the inside - can't be unscrewed from outside. For hasps, I use security screws or coach bolts. Makes it much harder than basic screws.
Will this actually stop a determined thief?
Honest answer? A determined thief with tools will get in eventually. But a good lock stops opportunistic theft and makes your shed harder to break into than your neighbour's unlocked one. That's often enough.
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