Can I get the main door, gate and digital lock all installed on my key collection day?

Many locksmiths offer this as one bundled visit. It's best to book ahead so the appointment lines up with your HDB key collection time slot.

Does a new BTO flat come with a lock already fitted?

No, HDB typically hands over the flat without a lock on the main door or gate. Owners arrange this themselves.

Should I choose a digital lock or a standard mechanical lock for a new flat?

Both are common choices and can be included in the same package. It comes down to budget and how you want to manage access.

Is the gate or grille lock a separate job from the main door lock?

It doesn't have to be. Most locksmiths can fit the gate lock as part of the same visit as the main door and digital lock.

New flat lock installation package for BTO key collection day

New flats are typically handed over without any lock fitted on the main door or the metal gate, so this is one of the first jobs a new homeowner arranges, often for the same day as the HDB key collection appointment. Rather than booking separate visits, many locksmiths bundle the main door lockset, the gate or grille lock, and an optional digital lock into a single job.

Covers the main door lock, the metal gate/grille lock, and a digital lock add-on if wanted
Can often be scheduled around your HDB key collection time slot so the flat is secured from day one
Resale flats may need hardware sized differently from standard BTO doors and gates
Choosing a digital lock alongside the mechanical gate lock is a common combination for new owners

This is a bundled move-in job rather than a single category service: it draws on mechanical door and gate locksmith work together with digital lock fitting, done in one visit instead of two separate bookings.

What it costs

Cost is driven by how many items are bundled together (main door lock, gate lock, and whether a digital lock is added), the grade and brand of hardware chosen, and whether the flat's doors and gate are standard BTO sizing or need custom-fit hardware for a resale unit.

Top 3 by our score

Ranked from our published scoring of public Google reviews for residential locksmith.

1. My Digital Lock Pte Ltd (Yishun) Number 1 Digital Lock in Singapore (HDB Door/Gate/ Hotel Mattress
5.0★ · 46104 reviews

95
2. My Digital Lock (Yishun Northpoint City)
5.0★ · 1778 reviews

95
3. Go Digital Lock Pte Ltd
4.9★ · 1650 reviews

93

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FAQ

Can I get the main door, gate and digital lock all installed on my key collection day?: Many locksmiths offer this as one bundled visit. It's best to book ahead so the appointment lines up with your HDB key collection time slot.
Does a new BTO flat come with a lock already fitted?: No, HDB typically hands over the flat without a lock on the main door or gate. Owners arrange this themselves.
Should I choose a digital lock or a standard mechanical lock for a new flat?: Both are common choices and can be included in the same package. It comes down to budget and how you want to manage access.
Is the gate or grille lock a separate job from the main door lock?: It doesn't have to be. Most locksmiths can fit the gate lock as part of the same visit as the main door and digital lock.

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