Post your job for free and up to 3 tradesmen will contact you to quote
Find a local locksmith
Some locksmith companies also offer auto locksmithing services for when you need to gain access to a vehicle if you’ve lost your car keys or locked your keys inside a car.
Recommended by Phil Spencer
Browse Locksmiths
Take a look at our Locksmiths profiles, read reviews and request quotes directly.
Trades serviced: Pointing / Repointing, Conservatory, Home improvements, General Fitted Furniture, Garden Shed / Playhouse, Flat Pack Furniture Assembly
Latest homeowner review
I can't fault Ed. I'm so pleased with the work. He put up some clothes racks, fixed a cupboard door and filled in holes in my bedroom wall and repainted. Reliable and reasonable. Will definitely use him again for a few other jobs I need doing.
SR building is a well established business that i have been running in Shropshire for the last seven years.We specialize in all building and renovation work from , full bathroom refits,kitchen installations, new extensions, conservatories or wet rooms
Trades serviced: Bathroom Design, Bathroom Installation, Complete Bathroom Refurbishment, Bathroom Repair, Garden Wall, Chimney Building / Repair
Latest homeowner review
Steve was fantastic from start to finish, he even came back when we found a small fault and corrected. He will be doing our bathroom.
Sam Davies property maintenance with almost 20 years experience in residential,retail and industrial property maintenance I have a vast range of experience and problem solving .
Trades serviced: Bathroom Repair, Chimney Building / Repair, Cellar & Basement Conversion, Conservatory, Garage Conversion, Home improvements
Latest homeowner review
Good job. Thank you!
Service provided over 8 years in building projects,full plumbing service ,central heating ,wide range in reconstruction and refurbishment of bathrooms,tiling,painting and decorating. Qualifications:CSCS, City&Guilds Level 2, WRAS,BPEC,PART L
Trades serviced: Bathroom Design, Bathroom Installation, Complete Bathroom Refurbishment, Bathroom Repair, Laminate Flooring, Flat Pack Furniture Assembly
Latest homeowner review
Brilliant work, very honest with the job and the pricing. All round great guy. Would highly recommend. Thank you
Welcome, We are a family run business operating a team of friendly professional trades, providing quality repairs and installations within realistic timelines and price parameters without fuss or frustration. No job too small or beyond our capabilities.
Trades serviced: Bathroom Installation, Bathroom Repair, Chimney Building / Repair, Cellar & Basement Conversion, Conservatory, Garage Conversion
Latest homeowner review
Martin from 2dayucan was excellent. Cannot praise him highly enough. He turned up on time, was able to find a better (and cheaper) solution to my problem & did the work within a reasonable amount of time. I would recommend this tradesperson to everyone. Thanks Martin!
Our team are qualified, time served & fully insured Tradesmen with 60+years of experience collectively in all aspects of Carpentry, Plastering and Tiling. Kitchen, Staircases, Bathroom & Bedroom fitting. Ethos: Customer focused, Professional and Reliable.
Trades serviced: Bathroom Design, Bathroom Installation, Complete Bathroom Refurbishment, Bathroom Repair, Wooden staircases, Log Cabins / Timber Framed Building
Latest homeowner review
The lads did a great job of fitting new worktops, plinths and cornice. I would recommend using Gratrix carpentery and I will be using them again for future work.
We are a family run, small electrical and plumbing company, we can carry out every type of work, from replacing a blown fuse, dripping tap to a full fuse board replacement. We are friendly honest and reliable, and take pride in our work.
Trades serviced: Bathroom Installation, Complete Bathroom Refurbishment, Bathroom Repair, Garden office / Studio construction, Drains - installation / unblocking / cleaning, Internal lighting
Latest homeowner review
Great service, the problem was more complex than expected but everything was clearly explained and shown to me, thanks for staying to complete it all ??
We are a small security company serving a radius of 30 miles from York. We have been trading for 22 years and have many long standing satisfied customers. We are active in all areas of security and offer probably the best call out service in the area.
Trades serviced: Internal lighting, Burglar, security & intruder alarm installation, CCTV installation, Fire alarm installation, Lock fitting / Repair
Latest homeowner review
Did a great tidy job, would highly recommend!
I have 15+ years in the construction industry and carry out a wide range of solutions to property maintenance needs. We specialise in property refurbishments on both internal and external works. All work is completed with pride, to a very high standard.
Trades serviced: Bathroom Repair, Garden Wall, Chimney Building / Repair, Pointing / Repointing, Stonework / Stone Cladding, Cellar & Basement Conversion
Latest homeowner review
Tom is reliable and polite. Worked the whole weekend to get the job done. Would recommend
Trades serviced: Chimney Building / Repair, Pointing / Repointing, Garage Conversion, House extension, Home improvements, Porch / Canopy
Latest homeowner review
Roofer. Arranged times and phoned back when he said he would. Quote sound & fair.Turned up on time. Organised & neat worker. Very professional. Would have again. DCW. Notts.
Locksmiths - what you need to know
What a locksmith can help with
- Fitting a new lock.
- Opening a locked door.
- Replacing a door with a lock.
- Emergency locksmith services if you’re locked out of your house or need the locks replacing quickly (normally 24/hr).
- Burglary repairs where there’s damage from forced entry.
- Key cutting.
- Auto locksmithing (helping you get back into a locked car).
What should I do if my key’s hard to turn in the lock?
Over time, dust and dirt can build up on the internal mechanisms that control the movement of a lock. You can try applying dry graphite to lubricate it or if you think it might be more than just dirt affecting it, a locksmith can assess the mechanism and tell you if you need a new lock.
Wooden doors can also expand and contract which stops the lock from fitting into the door frame. This can happen if the lock was installed during hot weather or in the middle of winter. Once the temperature changes, the door can shift slightly. In most cases, the lock will still work if you wriggle the key around and get it engaged, but you can ask a locksmith to adjust the lock for you to stop this from happening.
Should I have all of my locks changed if my keys are lost or stolen?
You won’t always need to replace your set of locks if your keys are stolen. If you choose to replace your entire lock, the lock itself and the knob will be replaced but it can be cheaper to have your locks re-keyed. In a re-keying job, the tumbler’s replaced so that you keep your old lock but only a new key would be able to open it. Your old keys would stop working in the lock.
Insurance for locksmith work
There is no legal obligation for locksmiths to be insured but locksmiths may choose to purchase public liability insurance so they’re covered in the case of injury or accidental damage to a property.
Questions you should ask a locksmith
- How long have they been trading?
- Do they have public liability insurance and what does this cover?
- Will they be carrying out the job themselves or sub-contracting it? If the job’s being carried out by someone else, what experience do they have and are they covered by insurance?
- How long is the warranty period for the work?
- Do they have a call-out charge (particularly for emergency repairs) and how much is this?
Locksmith ideas
Find out how to secure your home and add burglar deterrents. Also learn how to look after your locks to prevent them from seizing up.
How our service works
-
Create a job - it's free
We'll connect you with the right tradesmen, from over 30 different trades.
-
Get quotes
Up to 3 tradesmen can provide a quote, but on average you'll get 1-2.
-
Check ratings
Look at each tradesperson's profile to see their ratings and reviews.
-
Pick a tradesperson
Use our homeowner checklist for extra tips on choosing a tradesperson.
-
Job done
Leave a rating for your tradesperson based on quality, reliablity and value.