When your security is at risk, an emergency lock change can’t wait until next week. All our locksmith services run round the clock, our team answers every call, and anyone who’s had a burglary or can’t secure their property gets priority.
Tell us your address and your door type, and we’ll confirm our availability and an arrival time on the phone before we set off.
Most people don’t think about their locks until something goes wrong. These are the times we’d always recommend a lock change.
You’ve just moved in. Previous owners, tenants, cleaners and builders may all still have keys. A lock change on day one puts you back in control of who has access to your home.
Your keys have gone missing. If your keys went missing with anything showing your address, get a lock replacement the same day. Don’t wait to see if they turn up.
After a burglary. If someone has forced entry, the lock is often damaged or snapped. See our burglary repairs below.
Between tenants. Landlords should change the locks at every tenant changeover. It protects the new tenant, and it protects your property.
The lock is worn or sticking. A key that needs forcing, a stiff turn or a wobbly lock are signs the door lock is failing. Often it’s poor door alignment putting pressure on the lock. A lock repair or replacement now is cheaper than an emergency call-out later. Loose or wobbly cylinder? Read our guide.
Your insurer needs it. Many home insurance policies ask for British Standard locks on external doors. If yours aren’t, a claim could be refused.
Wandsworth has every kind of door going: Victorian terraces with a night latch and a mortice, converted flats with fire doors, and uPVC and composite doors in the newer developments around Wandsworth Town. Our locksmiths are capable of lock replacement on every one of them.
We fit trusted brands including Ultion, ABS, Mul-T-Lock, Yale and Banham. Our vans carry a wide range of replacement locks, so most jobs are finished on the first visit with your new locks installed and tested.
Not every problem needs a new lock. If the lock itself is fine but the door has dropped or the alignment is off, a lock repair and a quick door adjustment may resolve it. Using our expertise, we’ll check the lock, the door and the frame, then tell you honestly whether repair or lock replacement is the better option.
If you need new keys because yours are lost or you’ve just moved in, a cylinder replacement is usually the quickest and most affordable fix.
Insurers often ask for locks that meet a British Standard. The markings can be confusing, so here’s what they mean in plain English.
| Marking | Found on | What it means for you |
|---|---|---|
| BS 3621 | Mortice locks and night latches | The standard many insurers ask for on wooden front and back doors. |
| TS007 3-star | Euro cylinders | Tested against snapping, picking, bumping and drilling. |
| Sold Secure SS312 Diamond | Euro cylinders | One of the highest anti-snap security ratings. |
Not sure what your policy needs? Check the security section of your home insurance documents, or read it out to us when you call, and our locksmith will check your existing locks. If your locks fall short, we’ll recommend the right lock replacement and tell you exactly what we’ve fitted.
A break in leaves more than damage. It leaves you worried about your safety in your own home. Our burglary repairs service runs 24 hours a day, and every burglary call is a priority.
When burglars gain access, they usually go for the lock: snapping the cylinder, forcing the door against the frame or splitting the keep. Our burglary repairs cover:
Snapped or damaged locks replaced with anti-snap or BS 3621 locks.
Forced entry damage repaired so the door closes and locks properly again.
If a door or window can’t be repaired straight away, we make the property secure until it can.
What to upgrade so it doesn’t happen again.
After a burglary, call the police first and keep the crime reference number for your insurer. Then call us on 07824 822141, and we’ll have a locksmith at your door and your home secure the same day, anywhere in Wandsworth or across South West London. Many customers need burglary repairs late at night, which is why our emergency locksmith services never close.
Wandsworth has a large rental market, and many of our clients are landlords and letting agents who need a reliable locksmith on call. Our services fit around check-in and check-out times anywhere in Wandsworth, so you stay in control of who has access.
Lock replacement between tenancies, with new keys handed straight to you or your agent.
Front, back and side doors keyed alike, so you’re not carrying a bunch.
Bedroom door locks fitted and changed, so each tenant has their own key.
Lock changes for shops and offices when staff leave or keys go missing, booked around your opening hours. Thinking about keypad locks or access control? Ask us when you call.
Before we change any lock, we’ll confirm you have the authority to do it, usually by checking ID and proof of address. It protects you, your property and your tenants. If you’re a tenant, check with your landlord before booking.
Every door is different, and a lock problem can turn out to be something else once we see it. That’s why we don’t publish fixed prices for our services. When you call, we’ll give you a rough idea of the cost. Your locksmith then confirms the exact price on site, after checking the door and the lock, before any work starts. You decide whether to go ahead.
Tell us which doors and locks you want changed and we’ll give you a rough idea on the phone. The exact price is confirmed on site, before any work starts.
Call 07824 822141We answer every call, day and night.
A call out fee applies. We’ll explain it when you call. You pay once the job’s done.
Ring 07824 822141 or fill in our contact form. Tell us your address, the door and the lock.
We’ll tell you when we can be with you and give you a rough idea of the cost.
Your locksmith checks the door and the lock, then confirms the exact price before starting. You decide whether to go ahead.
Most lock changes take under an hour, with parts from the van. We test everything with you before we leave.
Great service for unlocking door locks in Wandsworth. They arrived really fast, even though it was Saturday night. Before I knew it, I was back home with a new lock fitted.
We’re a local locksmith company based at 17 Herondale Ave, London SW18 3JN, so most of Wandsworth is just a few minutes away. As local locksmiths, we’d rather earn your trust than chase a quick job. Our team works across Wandsworth Town, Southfields, Earlsfield, around Wandsworth Common and along Garratt Lane, in everything from Victorian terraces to new-build flats.
Being local means a fast response. We’re an independent company, not a call centre, with easy access to every part of the borough and no driving across London. You get a reliable emergency locksmith who knows Wandsworth Town’s streets and is committed to getting you secure.
Our local locksmith services also cover the neighbouring areas of South West London: Battersea, Clapham, Putney, Earlsfield, Tooting, Balham and Wimbledon. Wherever you are in Wandsworth or nearby, our locksmith team can usually reach you quickly.
Locksmith Wandsworth
17 Herondale Ave, London SW18 3JN
The questions we get asked most about changing locks.
Yes, it’s the first thing we’d recommend. You can’t know who else still has keys. On most modern doors it’s a quick, affordable lock replacement.
A euro cylinder usually takes under 30 minutes. A mortice lock or uPVC mechanism can take up to an hour. We’ll give you an idea when you call.
On uPVC and composite doors, replacing the cylinder is usually all you need. If the mechanism is worn, we’ll tell you before replacing anything else.
In most cases, yes. We can fit keyed-alike locks so your front, back and side doors all open with the same key.
Yes. Our emergency lock change is a same day service, 7 days a week. Evening and night call-outs cost more, and your locksmith confirms the price on site before starting.
Yes. Our locksmith will gain entry without damage wherever possible, then change the lock so the missing keys are useless.
Yes. We’ll explain it when you call. The full price is confirmed on site, before any work starts.
Many policies ask for BS 3621 locks on wooden doors and anti-snap locks on uPVC doors. Check your policy, or read it out to us and we’ll fit what it needs.
Call 07824 822141 to check our availability, or fill in our booking form.