Songz 132 Report post Posted March 25, 2014 Yes, of course must change. Even the letterbox's lock also change. i did mine for S$200.Opps...Letter box also need to change ? Did not consider it Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ahhboi 15 Report post Posted March 26, 2014 Opps...Letter box also need to change ? Did not consider it Ya, totally forgot bout the letter box till claypot reminded me. lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coweye 4 Report post Posted March 26, 2014 Yes, of course must change. Even the letterbox's lock also change. i did mine for S$200.Letter box alone will cost about $50 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
claypot 46 Report post Posted March 26, 2014 correct. some locksmith charges $60 for letterbox. My $200 is for all 3 locks (letterbox, main door and main gate).Letter box alone will cost about $50 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
koori 45 Report post Posted March 26, 2014 correct. some locksmith charges $60 for letterbox. My $200 is for all 3 locks (letterbox, main door and main gate).Any idea how much if just for main door? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
claypot 46 Report post Posted March 26, 2014 (edited) it depends whether you are changing the entire lock set or only changing the mortice cylinder. mine is only changing the mortice cylinder.Mortice cylinder, it is only the part where your key is inserted. Quote: A cylinder lock is a lock constructed with a cylinder that a locksmith can easily unscrew to facilitate rekeying.Ref: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cylinder_lockEntire lockset includes mortice cylinder, door handle, etc. looks like this:http://www.yaleasia.com/en/yale/yale-asia/yale-lock-products/?groupId=4502&productId=60674Changing entire lockset can be expensive. starting price if i remember correctly is $200 and above.Any idea how much if just for main door? Edited March 26, 2014 by claypot 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Songz 132 Report post Posted March 26, 2014 it depends whether you are changing the entire lock set or only changing the mortice cylinder. mine is only changing the mortice cylinder.Mortice cylinder, it is only the part where your key is inserted. Quote: A cylinder lock is a lock constructed with a cylinder that a locksmith can easily unscrew to facilitate rekeying.Ref: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cylinder_lockEntire lockset includes mortice cylinder, door handle, etc. looks like this:http://www.yaleasia.com/en/yale/yale-asia/yale-lock-products/?groupId=4502&productId=60674Changing entire lockset can be expensive. starting price if i remember correctly is $200 and above.Thanks for the information.For your locks, which locksmith did you approach for changing ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
claypot 46 Report post Posted March 26, 2014 Whatapps you le Thanks for the information.For your locks, which locksmith did you approach for changing ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ahhboi 15 Report post Posted March 26, 2014 Whatapps you le I also want leh~~~~ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ahhboi 15 Report post Posted March 26, 2014 Letter box alone will cost about $50Never realise that small tiny little lock cost so much.... And I just remember I had to change my window and grillies locks as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
claypot 46 Report post Posted March 26, 2014 PMed you le. He has a physical shop in Tampines so at least more trustworthy than those freelance.I also want leh~~~~ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alfredt 27 Report post Posted March 26, 2014 can pm me the locksmith contact too ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
claypot 46 Report post Posted March 26, 2014 PMedcan pm me the locksmith contact too ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
coweye 4 Report post Posted March 26, 2014 Never realise that small tiny little lock cost so much.... And I just remember I had to change my window and grillies locks as well. I guess it is the labour involved .. the lock probably cost a few dollars only Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harriette 42 Report post Posted March 26, 2014 Hi Claypot, can you PM me the locksmith contact? Thanks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites