Locksmith Services We Cover in London
Our locksmiths handle every residential and light-commercial lock situation across London. All engineers carry a full range of cylinders, mortice locks, UPVC mechanisms and security hardware on their vans — most jobs are completed in a single visit without ordering parts.
Locked out of your home, flat or office. Non-destructive pick or bypass first. 24/7.
TS007 3★ cylinders — the only cylinders that stop the most common break-in technique in London.
New front and back door locks after moving house, lost keys or a break-in. BS3621 as standard.
Multipoint mechanism replacement when the handle drops, the door won't lock or the key won't turn.
Emergency boarding and lock replacement same night. Frame repair arranged within 48 hours.
Office deadbolts, access control, rim locks, insurance-approved hardware for retail and warehouse.
Locksmith Prices London 2026
Transparent pricing confirmed by phone before work starts. No call-out fee. Prices below are daytime rates (7 am – 10 pm). Night surcharge is £20–£30 on top.
| Service | Price (inc VAT) |
|---|---|
| Emergency lockout (non-destructive entry) | from £89 |
| Anti-snap euro cylinder (TS007 3★) | £95–£145 |
| Yale / nightlatch change (BS3621) | £75–£120 |
| 5-lever mortice lock (BS3621) | £125–£195 |
| UPVC multipoint mechanism | £175–£295 |
| Burglary repair & emergency boarding | from £145 |
| Moved-house lock change (full set) | £150–£240 |
| Commercial deadlock / access control | from £120 |
Anti-Snap Cylinders: Why Every London Door Needs One
Lock snapping is the dominant burglary technique in London and across the UK. A burglar inserts a screwdriver or pair of pliers into the exposed portion of a standard euro cylinder and applies downward force. In under 10 seconds the outer section snaps off, exposing the locking cam and allowing the door to be opened by hand. Over 22,000 UK homes are broken into this way every year, and a standard cheap cylinder offers zero resistance.
A TS007 3★ anti-snap cylinder addresses this with a sacrificial break point engineered into the outer section. When force is applied, the cylinder snaps at a point that has already been isolated from the internal cam — the mechanism can no longer be reached or turned. The cylinder also includes anti-pick, anti-bump and anti-drill features mandated by the TS007 3-star rating.
Look at your front door lock. If you see an oval metal barrel (about 30–35 mm wide) in the centre of the lock body — that is a euro cylinder. Common on:
- UPVC and composite front doors (the vast majority of post-1990 UK builds)
- Many wooden and aluminium doors fitted since the 2000s
- Most communal building entry doors
- Garage side doors and conservatory doors
We size and fit the cylinder to your door on the same visit. Cost: £95–£145 fitted, including the cylinder, sizing and 2 keys. We can upgrade the cylinder during a lockout callout, so you leave with better security than you had before.
BS3621 Locks — What Your Insurance Requires
Most UK home insurance policies contain a condition requiring at least one BS3621-approved lock on every final exit door. A claim made after a break-in can be refused if the policy condition was not met — even if the policy is otherwise valid.
A double-locking rim lock that deadlocks from the outside with a key and from the inside with a thumbturn. Cannot be loid (credit-carded) or forced without breaking the frame.
£75–£120 fittedA mortice lock with 5 levers — the insurance standard. Suitable for wooden doors. Matching sashlock available where a latch is also needed.
£125–£195 fittedWe provide an installation certificate on request — some insurers ask for written confirmation that a BS3621 lock was fitted by a qualified locksmith.
Lock Change After Moving House
Approximately 70% of residential burglaries in London are committed using a key. When you move into a property, an unknown number of previous occupants, tradespeople, estate agents and cleaners may have copies of the existing keys. Changing all exterior locks is the single most effective security step you can take on moving day.
We typically quote £150–£240 for a full moved-house lock change — front door, back door and any garage or outbuilding doors, with 3 keys cut per lock. A TS007 3★ anti-snap upgrade on the front euro cylinder is included at no additional charge on moved-house bookings (just ask when you call).
Burglary Repair — Secure Your Home Tonight
A burglary leaves your home exposed. We prioritise same-hour attendance on burglary calls, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our locksmiths arrive prepared to board, repair or replace whatever is needed to make the property secure before we leave.
Smashed glass or kicked-in door boarded securely while the frame is assessed.
Damaged or compromised locks replaced with new BS3621-compliant hardware.
Frame damage documented. Repair quote provided. Emergency carpenter arranged if needed.
UPVC Door Lock Repair London
The most common UPVC door failure is a worn multipoint gearbox — the mechanism inside the door edge that, when you lift the handle, extends a series of hooks, rollers and cams into the frame. When the gearbox wears out, the handle drops, the key becomes stiff or the door will not lock at all.
We carry the most common gearbox brands on our vans: ERA, Winkhaus, Mila, Fullex, Yale, Avocet, Hoppe and Kenrick. In most cases we can match your exact mechanism and complete the repair in a single 60–90 minute visit. Price: £175–£295 fitted.
If the mechanism is fine but the cylinder is stiff or the key no longer turns smoothly, we can replace just the cylinder — UPVC cylinders are the same TS007 3★ anti-snap type and cost £95–£145 fitted.
How It Works
Tell us what happened and your address. We confirm the price range immediately and despatch the nearest available locksmith while you are still on the phone.
Engineer assesses the lock, confirms the exact price (no hidden extras), and begins work. For lockouts, non-destructive entry is always attempted first.
We accept card on site. You receive a full invoice and, where applicable, an installation certificate for your insurer. Job logged on our system for your records.
Frequently Asked Questions — Locksmith London
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I've been burgled — can you secure my home tonight?
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