High-Security Door Barrels
If your door lock cylinder is old, worn or vulnerable to snapping, upgrading to a police-approved high security door barrel is the best way to protect your home. We supply and install anti-snap, anti-pick and anti-drill cylinders across Stourbridge, Telford, Shrewsbury, Shropshire & Redditch, giving your door a stronger, more secure locking system.
High security door barrel installation
Standard Euro cylinders fitted in many uPVC and composite doors can be easily snapped, picked or drilled by intruders. Modern high-security barrels are designed to resist forced entry, offering advanced protection and long-lasting reliability. We install police-approved, anti-snap cylinders designed to break safely in a controlled way if attacked — keeping the locking mechanism secure and preventing access to your home.
Upgrading your cylinder is one of the quickest and most effective ways to improve door security without replacing the entire lock or door.
Why should I upgrade my door barrel?
Common reasons include:
- Standard cylinders can snap in seconds during forced entry
- Keys have become loose, worn or difficult to turn
- Lost or stolen keys
- Moving into a new property
- Upgrading to insurance-approved security
- Combining with a new 5-point mechanism
- Peace of mind for families or vulnerable homeowners
A high-security cylinder dramatically improves the strength and performance of your door.
Our high security barrel replacement process
- We assess your current lock and measure the correct cylinder length
- We remove the existing low-security or worn cylinder
- We install a police-approved high security barrel
- We test key operation and ensure smooth handling
- We check the alignment and overall locking performance
- We advise on best maintenance and future care
The upgrade is quick, clean and offers an immediate increase in home security.
Service Gallery
These images show completed installations of high-security anti-snap cylinders. Once fitted, your lock is far more resistant to snapping, drilling and picking — helping secure your property against break-ins.
Benefits of upgrading to a high security door barrel
- Protects against lock snapping — the most common forced-entry method
- Resists drilling, picking and bumping
- Keeps your home more secure and insurance compliant
- Smooth, reliable key operation
- Quick installation with no mess
- Works with existing door hardware
- Ideal for uPVC, composite and aluminium doors
Most installations take 10–20 minutes, depending on the door type.
Why Choose Us
- Police-approved high security barrels supplied and fitted
- Fast installation and professional service
- Compatible with all uPVC and composite door types
- Smooth, reliable operation after installation
- High-quality, insurance-approved components
- Affordable upgrades with maximum security benefits
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We’d been struggling with a uPVC door which kept sticking and the handle was not operating properly. Paul responded to my enquiry promptly, came out in the following couple of days and dealt with the issue quickly.
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Great job fixed window locks for us, there on time and no mess.
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FAQs
High security door barrel FAQs
If you’re considering upgrading your lock cylinder, these FAQs explain the benefits of high security barrels and what to expect from the installation service across Stourbridge, Telford, Shrewsbury, Shropshire & Redditch.
Do You Have Any Other Questions?
A high security barrel is an advanced Euro cylinder designed to resist snapping, drilling, picking and bumping — offering better protection than standard cylinders.
No. In most cases, only the cylinder (the part the key goes into) needs upgrading. The rest of your lock mechanism can stay in place.
Most installations take 10–20 minutes and require no major adjustments to your door.
Yes. Anti-snap cylinders are designed to snap safely in a controlled way, preventing access to the internal locking mechanism and stopping break-ins.
Yes. Many barrels can be supplied keyed-alike (one key for multiple doors). We can discuss options during installation.
We install high security door barrels across:
Stourbridge
Telford
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
Redditch
