Locksmiths
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Overview
Locks and keys
This page covers locks and keys for homes, vehicles and safes: fitting and repairing door and window locks, security door locks, snap locks and smart locks, key cutting, opening locked doors, car and van locks, and replacement car keys.
Pick the nearest job from the list in the form. If yours isn't there, choose the closest and explain what you need in the description.
Jobs you can request
Typical locksmith jobs
Choose one of these in the form, or pick the closest and describe what you need.
Lock Fitting
New locks fitted to a door, or old locks changed for new ones.
Lock Repair
A stiff, sticking or broken lock repaired so it works again.
Key Cutting
Spare keys cut for a door, window, padlock or other lock.
Doors Opened / Unlocked
A locked door opened when the key is lost, broken or locked inside.
Window Lock Fitting
Locks fitted to windows, or old window locks replaced.
Digital Smart Door Lock Installation
A smart lock fitted that opens with a code, a card or a phone app.
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Worth knowing
Worth checking before work starts
A few rules and checks that apply to this kind of work.
Agree the price first
Ask for the total price, including any call-out charge, before the locksmith starts work.
Your insurance policy
Check whether your home insurance names the type of lock it expects on your doors, and tell the locksmith.
Proof for car keys
Have your vehicle's log book and your ID ready. A locksmith will usually ask for proof the car is yours before making a key.
Questions
Locksmith questions
My job isn't in the list. What should I choose?
Choose the closest job, then explain what you need in the description step.
What jobs can I request quotes for here?
Lock fitting and repair, door opening, key cutting, security, smart and window locks, locks for safes, and car and van locks and keys. The full list is in the form's first step.
Can I request quotes to change the locks after moving in?
Yes. Choose Lock Fitting and say which doors need new locks in the description.
Can I request quotes to replace a lost car key?
Yes. Choose Car Key Replacement and give the car's make, model and year in the description.
How much does a locksmith cost?
It depends on the lock, the work, the time of day, any call-out charge and the parts needed. Ask for the full price before work starts.
How much does a replacement car key cost?
It depends on the make, model and year, whether the key has a chip or remote, and whether you have lost every key. Give these details in the description.
Ready to describe your job?
Four short steps: the job, when you'd like it done, a description and your details.