Looking for a mortice lock or latch for pairs of doorknobs or handles? You've come to the right place. Here at LockShop Direct, we supply only the highest quality security products, which means we can offer you choice and competitive pricing.
Aside from great locks and latches, we also understand our customers' needs and take pride in offering an easy-to-navigate website.
Our mortice locks and latches
Mortice locks and latches are designed to sit in a pocket, cut into the edge of your door. Often found in wooden exterior doors, but also used on internal doors for enhanced security, they come in a range of different types, including:
At LockShop Direct, we supply only the most valued and respected industry brands for the most robust security, including:
- Union
- Era
- Yale
- TSS (Trade Security Supplies)
Mortice door locks are easy to install and guarantee a perfect fit in wooden doors or composite doors, so you should have no problem finding what you need within our online catalogue.
We understand you may not know exactly how things will fit at home, so if you need more information on which mortice lock is the correct one for you, get in touch. You can also use our handy measurement guide to help.
What is a mortice lock and how does it work?
A mortice lock is a common type of door lock. It's a heavy-duty locking mechanism that's embedded into a pocket cut directly into the edge of a door.
It's highly secure and popular for use with traditional timber doors throughout the UK. It provides reliable protection and is operated by either a sprung latch, for standard doors, or a secure key-driven deadbolt.
Price match guarantee
No matter which mortice lock you choose, we offer a price match guarantee across our entire comprehensive range of products, here at LockShop Direct. We pride ourselves on rapid delivery and also offer free UK delivery for all orders worth more than £60 – providing you with the best value for money.
If you find the same quality high-security mortice door lock for a lower price somewhere else, please let us know, and we'll adjust our prices to match.
What are the benefits of mortice locks?
There are several benefits to using mortice locks throughout your home and business. The main ones include:
- Superior security – As the lock body is embedded within the door's structure rather than just mounted on its surface, it's highly resistant to brute force, drilling, and tampering.
- Long-term durability – Constructed from heavy-duty metals like brass or stainless steel, their internal mechanisms are robust and designed to withstand heavy daily use.
- Insurance and standards compliance – In the UK, 5-lever mortice deadlocks that conform to the BS3621 standard are rigorously tested against picking and drilling. Installing one is often a strict requirement for home insurance policies.
- Integrated design – Mortice sashes feature both a latch and a deadbolt in a single unit, offering a cleaner, more streamlined look.
- Versatile styles – Because the internal casing is hidden, a mortice lock can be paired with a wide variety of handle styles, trims and finishes.
Different types of mortice locks and latches
We hold the key to a huge selection of mortice door locks and latches and stock them in a variety of sizes and styles to suit every door security need.
A mortice latch contains the latch mechanism only. It has a metal snib that secures into the door frame and contains a spring – helping the knobs and handles to return to their original position.
Our sashlocks are an excellent choice for use with door handles. A mortice sashlock (also spelt 'sash lock') combines a deadlock locking bolt and latch in one single mortice box. If you require key entry, we recommend opting for one of our deadlocks as these contain a key-operated bolt. This type of mortice lock is often used with a separate latch mechanism to allow the door to be easily opened and closed. For minimal drilling and cutting to your existing door, choose from our range of tubular mortice latches.
In addition to these mortice door locks, we also supply:
These are all available in an assortment of finishes, including chrome, brass and nickel-plated – meaning you can choose a latch lock that complements the look of your doors, whether these are external doors, internal timber doors, or any other suitable door types.
Contact LockShop Direct
The team at LockShop Direct is always on hand to help and will do everything they can to help you find the most suitable mortice lock and latch for your doors. If you would like to know more about our products, including 3-lever mortice locks and 5-lever mortice locks, feel free to call 0330 174 0851 or send an email to info@lockshopdirect.co.uk.