Locksmith services across South London — from emergency lockouts to commercial security, our trusted and insured team covers every postcode 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with fixed prices and no call-out fee.
Local, insured and fully qualified. On-site across South London in 30 minutes.
0208 050 2017This is the full list of what we actually do, written so you can tell one job from another before you call. Not sure whether you need a lock changed, a lock repaired, or just the door realigned so it locks again? Each service below explains what's involved and roughly what it costs.
Most of our work is residential: lock changes, lockouts, uPVC doors that have stopped locking, and keys snapped off in the barrel. We also look after commercial premises like offices, shops and rental units, and fit key safes for landlords and carers.
Every lock we fit meets BS3621, the British Standard most home insurers ask for, and the work is done by Level 3 City & Guilds locksmiths with a 12-month guarantee. Already know what you need? Send a WhatsApp photo of your lock or door and we'll price it before we set off.
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Round-the-clock callouts for lockouts, snapped keys and doors that won't secure. Any South London postcode, day or night.
View ServiceNon-destructive entry in most cases. No damage to your door or frame, guaranteed.
View ServiceProfessional key extraction — without replacing the lock in most cases. Fast and clean.
View ServiceFully equipped van dispatched anywhere in South London. We come to you, immediately.
View ServiceUpgrade to British Standard or high-security locks. All makes and models supplied and fitted.
View ServiceStiff, faulty, or damaged locks fixed fast — no full replacement needed in most cases.
View ServiceLock won't turn or open? Same-day fix with no unnecessary damage to door or frame.
View ServiceMove-in security for new homeowners. Re-key or replace all locks on day one.
View ServiceMultipoint locking systems, dropped hinges, misaligned frames, and stiff handles fixed same day.
View ServiceAll handle types supplied and fitted — lever, pull, knob. Supply & fit or fit-only service available.
View ServiceLock upgrades, access control, and emergency lockouts for offices, shops, and rental units. Plus security surveys for landlords and property managers across all South London.
View ServiceThis is the call we get most. In the majority of cases we pick or slip the lock and open the door without drilling it, so there's nothing to pay for afterwards beyond the visit. If a uPVC mechanism has jammed in the locked position, we'll get you in first, then repair or swap the gearbox on the spot.
A lock change means fitting a new cylinder or lock case, usually after a break-up, a lost key, or moving into a new place. We carry euro cylinders, rim locks and mortice locks for every common UK door, and match the new lock to your door type rather than fitting whatever's in the van.
If your home insurance specifies a British Standard or BS3621 lock, we supply and fit ones stamped with the kitemark so your cover stays valid. We'll also check your current locks against your policy and tell you honestly whether they already pass before you spend anything.
Not every faulty lock needs replacing. A stiff cylinder, a latch that won't catch, or a key that turns but won't throw the bolt is often a repair or an adjustment rather than a new lock. We try the cheaper fix first and only replace the parts that are genuinely worn out.
uPVC doors usually fail at the multipoint gearbox or the hinges, often after years of lifting the handle hard to lock. We realign dropped doors, replace failed gearboxes and cylinders, and get the handle moving smoothly again, normally without touching the door slab itself.
A key snapped in the lock doesn't always mean a new lock. We extract the broken half, test that the mechanism still works, and cut you a fresh key on site where the lock is sound. If you've kept the other half of the key, we can usually copy straight from that too.
For offices, shops and rental units we handle lock upgrades, access control, lockouts and planned security surveys. Landlords and managing agents can book recurring work and end-of-tenancy lock changes across a whole portfolio, with one point of contact and itemised invoices.
Heavy-duty wall-mounted key safes supplied and fitted into solid brick with reinforced anchors. Ideal for landlords, Airbnb hosts, and carers of elderly residents. A 20 to 30 minute fit, a 12-month warranty, and the insurer spec sheet included so it counts towards your cover.
For landlords, letting agents and short-let hosts. Locks changed between tenancies, when keys aren't returned, or after a lost key. Same-day or pre-booked, with an itemised invoice for your records and deposit evidence.
For letting agents, block managers, housing associations and portfolio landlords. Out-of-hours attendance, emergency access, contractor access and vacant property cover across South London — one agreement, one number to call.
We're based in South London, not dispatched in from miles away, so the same lock changes, repairs, uPVC fixes and emergency callouts listed above reach every SE, SW, CR, SM and BR address. Tap your area for a dedicated local page.
Also covering Croydon, Bromley, Greenwich, Lewisham, Clapham, Streatham and Brixton, plus everywhere between across SE, SW, CR, SM & BR.
A few jobs from across our service range, rated 5 stars from 155 verified Google reviews
"Called at 2am after locking myself out. The locksmith arrived in under 25 minutes and had me back inside with no damage to the door at all. Honest, calm, and good value at a stupid hour."
"Changed every lock when we moved into our place in Croydon. He explained which lock went on which door and why, fitted them tidily, and didn't push anything we didn't need. Booked him again for my mum's flat."
"My uPVC door had dropped and wouldn't catch. He realigned it and replaced the gearbox in under an hour, no need for a whole new door like another firm quoted. Saved me a small fortune."
"Snapped my key in the front door rushing for work. He pulled the broken half out, checked the lock was fine, and cut me two new keys on the spot. Didn't need the new lock I was dreading paying for."
"Locked out of my shop first thing on a Saturday. He got there in half an hour, opened it without any damage and upgraded the lock while he was on site. Saved a full morning's trade."
"Fitted key safes at two of my rental flats so tenants and the cleaner can let themselves in. Bolted properly into the brick, neat finish, and he talked me through how it sits with the insurance. Will use for the rest of the portfolio."
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Call 0208 050 2017 — Free QuoteAvailable 24/7 across all South London postcodes. On-site in 30 minutes — no call-out fee, fixed price before we start.
Family-run, DBS-checked locksmiths covering South London since 2015. Lockouts, lock changes, uPVC door repairs, smart locks, commercial & insurance work — clear pricing before any job begins.
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