Understand the work
Locksmith services explained
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Our service guides
Each guide explains the job, how a locksmith usually tackles it, what to get ready and what changes the price.
How a locksmith is likely to get you back in, what proof they will ask for, and what to check before they set off.
Often 20-60 minutes once they arriveHow to tell whether a lock, mechanism or door fault can be repaired instead of replaced.
Often 30-90 minutesSpot the usual handle, gearbox and alignment faults on uPVC and multipoint doors before you agree to a full replacement.
Often 45-120 minutesCompare your options by door type, security standard and who can copy the keys, so you know what to ask for.
Often 30-75 minutesWhat an auto locksmith does to cut a new car key, program it to your vehicle and sort the remote — and what to have ready.
Often 45-120 minutesHow to find an auto locksmith who can get you in, what proof they will ask for, and how they open the car.
Often 20-60 minutes once they arrive