Services
Everything a front door can go wrong with
Homes, flats, offices and shops. Every van carries British Standard locks, so most jobs finish in one visit.
Emergency door opening
Locked out or locked in. Non-destructive entry first, and we tell you before drilling anything.
Lock change & replacement
Lost keys, new tenancy or a worn cylinder. Anti-snap upgrades fitted on the spot.
uPVC door lock repair
Multipoint mechanisms, gearboxes, handles and misaligned doors that won’t lock.
Burglary repairs
Secure the door tonight, then upgrade the locks your insurer asks for.
Broken key extraction
Snapped key removed cleanly. New key cut or cylinder swapped if the lock is damaged.
Commercial locksmith
Office lock changes when staff leave, shop doors, shutters, fobs and access control.
Common problems
Find your problem, see what fixes it
Most calls start with a symptom, not a service name. Each guide explains the likely cause and what a fix costs.
uPVC door won’t lock when I lift the handle
Usually a worn gearbox or a door that has dropped on its hinges.
→Key snapped in the lock
Don’t push the broken half deeper. Extraction is often possible without replacing the lock.
→Door won’t open from the inside
Failed thumb-turn or latch. Common on night latches and euro cylinders.
→Key turns but the door stays locked
Broken cam or cylinder. A replacement cylinder usually solves it.
→Just moved in, who has the keys?
Change the cylinder for under £100 and you know exactly who can get in.
→Does my lock meet my insurance policy?
Look for the BS3621 kitemark or a TS007 3-star cylinder. Here is how to check.
→Why us
A locksmith close to you, not a call centre
Search “locksmith near me” in London and half the results are national call centres. They take your details, then sell the job to whoever is free, at whatever price that person decides on your doorstep.
We work the other way. Our locksmiths cover the boroughs they know, so the person who answers understands your area and the person who arrives is the one named in your text. Every van carries BS3621 and TS007 stock, which means most lock changes, uPVC repairs and lockouts finish in a single visit.
How it works
From call to locked door
Tell us what happened
Postcode, door type and the problem. Takes about a minute.
Agree a fixed price
You get the price and arrival time before anyone sets off. Nothing changes without your yes.
Fixed, tested, invoiced
The locksmith fixes it, tests every lock with you and emails a VAT invoice with your warranty.
Prices
Guide prices, shown up front
Your exact price depends on the lock and is agreed before work starts.
| Job | Daytime | Night & weekend |
|---|---|---|
| Door opening, standard lock | £75–£95 | £95–£130 |
| Door opening, high-security lock | £120+ | £150+ |
| Euro cylinder change (TS007 3-star) | £90–£120 | £110–£150 |
| Mortice lock change (BS3621) | £110–£160 | £140–£190 |
| uPVC gearbox replacement | £140–£190 | £170–£220 |
| Broken key extraction | £75–£95 | £95–£125 |
Always included
- Call-out within London and the M25
- 12-month warranty on parts and labour
- Emailed invoice, card or bank transfer
Watch out for “from £39”
- Very low phone quotes often triple on arrival
- Ask for the full price, call-out included, before anyone sets off
Areas we cover
Local locksmiths across every London postcode
Choose your part of London for local arrival times and the boroughs we cover.
Check us before you call
Everything a rogue locksmith hides, we show
London is full of national call centres that pass your job to whoever is free. Here is how you can verify us in two minutes.
Look us up on Companies House. Name, directors and address match this site.
Every locksmith on our team page is the person who turns up, with photo ID.
We text the agreed price to you. If it changes on site, you can say no and pay nothing.
Recent jobs by area, with photos of the lock before and after.
Reviews
What Londoners say after we leave
Price on the phone was the price I paid
Example review text. Replace with a real review: locked out late, arrival time, door opened without damage.
Fixed the uPVC door two others couldn’t
Example review text. Replace with a real review: gearbox diagnosed and replaced in one visit.
All office cylinders changed in a morning
Example review text. Replace with a real review: commercial lock change after staff left.
FAQ
Questions people ask before they call
How fast can a locksmith get to me?
Inside the M25 the average is around 25 minutes. We give you a real arrival time on the phone, and we’ll say so if we can’t get to you quickly.
Will you damage my door?
We try non-destructive entry first. If a high-security lock needs drilling, we explain why and give you the replacement price before touching it.
Will new locks keep my home insurance valid?
Yes. We fit BS3621 mortice locks and TS007 3-star anti-snap cylinders, the standards most UK insurers ask for on external doors.
Do you charge a call-out fee?
The price we agree on the phone includes the call-out. There is no separate fee added at the door.
How can I pay?
Card, Apple Pay, Google Pay or bank transfer once the job is finished. You get an emailed invoice.
Are your locksmiths DBS-checked?
Yes. Every locksmith is DBS-checked and carries photo ID. Ask to see it at the door and check the name matches the one in our text.
Can you open my door without changing the lock?
In most lockouts, yes. Night latches and many euro cylinders open without damage, so you keep your existing keys. If the lock is broken or high-security, we quote a replacement first.
Do you work nights, weekends and bank holidays?
Yes, 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Night and weekend rates are higher, and you get the exact price before anyone sets off.
Can you fit anti-snap locks on a uPVC door?
Yes. A TS007 3-star or SS312 Diamond cylinder resists lock snapping, the most common way burglars get through uPVC doors in London. Fitting takes about 20 minutes.
Do you work for landlords and letting agents?
Yes. We change locks between tenancies, keep key records for each property and invoice the agent directly. Ask about account pricing if you manage several properties.
Need a locksmith close to you?
Fixed price first. Locksmith at your door in about 25 minutes.