Nightlatches

ERA’s range of Nightlatches offer unparalleled door lock security. The nightlatch itself is mounted onto the internal side of the door, with a cylinder pull externally.

Depending on the security level required, we have a range of traditional, double locking, replacement and British Standard BS 3621 nightlatches; or for keyless egress an BS 8621 nightlatch.

Available in a variety of satin, chrome and brass effect finishes, ERA’s Nightlatches are a versatile, dependable external security lock for new or existing front doors.

Nightlatches can be fitted in conjunction with a mortice deadlock to provide additional security to your clients home. 

The nightlatch is one of the most enduring and widely recognised forms of front door security in the UK.

Found on millions of traditional timber entrance doors, particularly on period and Victorian-era properties, the nightlatch has remained a staple of residential door security for generations — and with good reason.

It provides an automatic latching action that secures the door the moment it closes, without requiring any key operation, making it an immediately intuitive security solution for occupants of all ages.

For trade installers and locksmiths working on traditional timber front doors, the nightlatch continues to be a product in high daily demand.

Whether it's a straightforward like-for-like replacement on an existing door, an upgrade to a higher-security British Standard model, or a first-time installation on a period property where a multi-point lock system is not appropriate, ERA's nightlatch range provides a solution for every scenario and every security requirement.

At the top of the range, ERA's British Standard BS3621 nightlatches are independently tested and Kitemarked to meet the enhanced security requirements increasingly specified by home insurers and local authorities.

For installers advising clients on improving their home security, or working on projects where insurance compliance is a stated requirement, specifying a BS3621 nightlatch is a clear and well-evidenced recommendation.

For straightforward replacement applications, ERA's replacement and traditional nightlatch range provides reliable, well-made options that are designed to be as broadly compatible as possible with existing door preparations, minimising the need for additional work on site during a swap-out.