Locksmith Conversion: Converting A Traditional Mortice Sash Lock To One With Keyless Exit/Egress

A customer contacted us in Mousehole needing to change a mortice sash lock to something with keyless capabilities as this was a holiday home and needed to abide by the regulations with a single action egress - they needed to provide safe and fast exit in emergencies.

Why The Change In Lock?

This conversion allows keyless exit/single action egress from inside the property. This is especially important with holiday lets and rentals as usually people will not know the layout of the properties overly well, then you add the scramble to find keys and you've got a recipe for disaster.

Why is this important?

In line with UK fire safety and egress guidelines, doors on escape routes should be openable from the inside without a key.

✅ No looking for keys

✅ Safer emergency exit

✅ Compliant solution

The Conversion - Euro Profile Mortice Lock

We converted the traditional mortice sash lock into a system that accepts a thumbturn euro cylinder — including the supply and change of suitable door furniture. We have everything on hand to do a full conversion for you there and then, so you can return to renting/letting out your property quickly.

Local Independent Locksmith Serving Penzance (Mousehole)

Key Turn Locksmiths is a trusted local business. When you get in touch, you’ll speak directly with the locksmith who will attend—never a national call centre.

If your door still requires a key to exit, it may not meet current safety recommendations.

Contact Nathan at Key Turn Locksmiths for assistance in Penzance (Mousehole):

• 📞 Call us for a free quote: +44 (0)7802 343743

• 📧 Email: nathan@keyturnlocksmiths.co.uk

• 🖥️ Or fill out our online enquiry form on our homepage or contact page — and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.