Emergency lockout
Locked out? We get you back in fast, without damaging the door or lock wherever possible.
About this job
Call us and we'll give you an honest arrival time straight away — lockouts jump the queue. Most doors can be opened non-destructively using picking and bypass techniques; drilling is the last resort, not the first tool out of the bag. If the lock must be drilled, we carry quality replacements on the van so you're never left with an insecure door. We also check why it happened — a failing mechanism often gives warning signs.
What's included
- ✔Priority response with an honest ETA
- ✔Non-destructive entry wherever possible
- ✔Replacement locks carried on the van
- ✔Mechanism checked so it doesn't happen again
- ✔Advice on spare keys and key safes
How the job goes
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Get in touch — call, WhatsApp or the quote form. Photos help us quote emergency lockout accurately.
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You get a fixed written quote — no hourly rates, no hidden extras.
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We arrive when agreed, protect the work area, and keep you informed as we go.
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The job is completed, tested and checked with you before we tidy up.
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You pay on completion — and we send photos of the finished work for your records.
Common questions
How much should I budget for emergency lockout?
From £75 for standard hours; genuine emergency rates confirmed when you call. Every job gets a fixed written quote before work starts — no hourly-rate surprises.
How long does a emergency lockout job take?
Usually sorted within 30 minutes of arrival We'll confirm the timescale with your quote, and we turn up when we say we will.
Areas we cover for emergency lockout
More locksmith jobs we do
Whole houseuPVC door mechanism repair
EntranceBritish Standard lock upgrades
EntranceWindow lock repairs
Any roomSnapped key extraction
EntranceSmart lock installation
EntranceGarage door locks
GarageGate & shed security
GardenKeyed-alike systems
Whole houseAnti-snap cylinder upgrades
EntranceLetterboxes & door furniture
EntranceLocks changed between tenancies
Landlords
Ready to book emergency lockout?
Free quotes, usually the same day — and we turn up when we say we will.