He died on 16 May 1846, and was succeeded in the business by his son, John Chubb (1816–1872), who patented various improvements in the products of the firm and largely increased its output. The factories were combined under one roof in a model plant and the business grew to enormous proportions, now Chubb Locks.
He departed this life on 16 May 1846, and was succeeded by his son John Chubb (1816–1872), who introduced several innovations to the firm's products and substantially increased production. The factories were brought together under one roof in a prototype facility, resulting in the company's rapid expansion, now known as Chubb Locks.