Wooden Door Locks: Mortise Sets for Room and Main Doors, Backset and Door Thickness, Handles, Frame Strength and Fitting
Wooden door locks are usually mortise lock sets, which sit in a slot cut into the door edge and give a clean look with a strong hold. The set must match the door thickness and the backset, and the wood around the cut must be solid enough to hold it. This guide covers set types, measuring, handles, frame strength, fitting and indicative prices. See also wooden doors and main door locks.
Mortise lock sets
A mortise set includes the lock body, handles, cylinder and plates. It suits room and main doors.
Measuring
Measure the door thickness, the backset and the lock body size. Match the set before cutting.
Indicative price ranges
Prices depend on type and finish.
| Item | Indicative range |
|---|---|
| Mortise main door lock set with handle and keys | About PKR 1,500 - 6,800 |
| Brass-plated or stainless butt hinge | About PKR 70 - 280 each |
Indicative market ranges. Prices change with brand, finish and stock.
How we quote
Send the room size, a sketch or photo and the finish you like. We confirm what we can supply and reply with a written rate that lists every item. Before you order, confirm the exact size or model, ask for the specification and warranty in writing, and compare totals including fitting and delivery rather than the item price alone. To get a close first estimate, clear the area, mark sockets, switches and pipe positions, note the ceiling height and photograph the space from two corners.
| Item | Unit | Scope | Supply | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lock, by type | Per piece or per set | Material and hardware, fitting quoted separately | Supply across Pakistan | Local PKR 2,400 – 4,000; branded PKR 3,400 – 15,500 per lock |
| Handles and fixing | As needed | Material and hardware, fitting quoted separately | Supply across Pakistan | Fitting PKR 500 – 2,000 per lock |
Frequently Asked Questions
A mortise lock set matched to the door thickness and backset, with a strong frame and hinges. Ask for the specification in writing so you can compare quotes on the same basis. Check the warranty terms and who honours them before you pay.
The distance from the door edge to the centre of the handle or key hole. The lock must match it. Check the warranty terms and who honours them before you pay. Measure carefully and confirm sizes with the supplier before ordering.
A like-for-like swap is simple. A new mortise cut needs an accurate chisel job, so ask a fitter. Measure carefully and confirm sizes with the supplier before ordering. If in doubt, send a photo and the measurements and we will advise.
Indicative ranges are about PKR 1,500 to 6,800 for a mortise lock set with handle and keys. If in doubt, send a photo and the measurements and we will advise.
Send the door thickness and a photo on WhatsApp. We confirm what we can supply and reply with a written rate. If in doubt, send a photo and the measurements and we will advise. Ask for the specification in writing so you can compare quotes on the same basis.
Send the door or item details, the quantity and a photo on WhatsApp. We confirm what we can supply and reply with a written rate that lists every item with its type, finish and fixings, so you can compare quotes from different suppliers on the same scope.
Choosing a lock for a wooden door?
Send the room size and a photo. We reply with a written rate.