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Locksmith service guide

Lock repair

How to tell whether a lock, mechanism or door fault can be repaired instead of replaced.

A town, city or outward postcode is enough.

You contact providers directly. We do not ask for your exact address.

When this service helps

Get help quickly if you cannot lock the property, or if the lock broke during a break-in.

Find a locksmith

What normally happens

  • The locksmith checks the lock and how the door sits
  • They find the worn or broken parts
  • They talk you through repairing it or replacing it

How long it takes

Often 30-90 minutes

Ask the locksmith for a full itemised price — call-out, labour and any parts — before agreeing to the work.

What to prepare

  • A close photo of the lock
  • A quick note of when it plays up
  • Any make or standard markings on it

Questions to ask

  • Can the mechanism be repaired?
  • Which part would you replace?
  • Does the new lock meet my insurance requirements?
Checked11 July 2026
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