Locksmith
Locksmith in Brighton & Hove
Locksmiths for lock-outs and security upgrades.
Lock-outs, lock changes, anti-snap upgrades, uPVC mechanism repairs and post-burglary work across Brighton & Hove.
Emergency support
8am - 9pm Monday - Sunday. Emergency line 7 Days a week for plumbing, gas, electrics and lock-outs.
Emergency call-outCommon problems we fix
Locksmith jobs we handle every day.
- Locked out of home, office or rental property
- Lost, stolen or broken keys
- uPVC door multipoint mechanism failures
- Anti-snap & British Standard (BS3621) upgrades
- Post-burglary repairs & insurance claim work
- Lock changes between tenancies
- Communal door & access-control systems
- Patio & sliding door lock replacement
- Window lock fitting
- Smart lock installations (Yale, August, Nuki)
Our process
- 1
Call our emergency line
Tell us where you are and what lock you're facing. We give an arrival time and a price band over the phone — no waiting for an engineer to 'quote on arrival'.
- 2
Non-destructive entry first
In 95% of lockouts we open the lock using picking, bypass or specialist tools — leaving the lock intact and reusable. We only drill as a last resort and only with your permission.
- 3
Replace or upgrade
If a replacement lock is needed we fit insurance-approved BS3621 (timber) or TS007 3-star (uPVC) hardware to keep your home insurance valid. All hardware carried in-van.
- 4
Key handover & paperwork
You receive working keys, the old hardware (your property), and an itemised invoice. Insurance-claim work is documented to the format required by major insurers.
FAQs
Locksmith questions, answered.
- How much is an emergency lockout?
- Call us for availability and a price before booking. Emergency line 7 Days a week for plumbing, gas, electrics and lock-outs.
- Will you damage my door?
- In 95% of lockouts we open the lock without damage. Drilling is a last resort, only used when the lock is already failed and only with your express permission. Even then we replace the cylinder, not the whole door.
- What is 'lock snapping'?
- A burglary technique that snaps cheap euro-profile cylinders in seconds. If your uPVC door has a standard cylinder it's vulnerable. We upgrade to TS007 3-star or Sold Secure Diamond cylinders to defeat the attack.
- What locks can you fit?
- We can discuss lock specifications for your property. Check your insurer’s requirements before choosing replacement hardware.
- Can you change locks between tenants?
- Yes — block bookings for letting agents and landlords get same-day or next-day appointments. We supply matching keys, document serial numbers and email a service record per property.
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Our dispatch team handles reactive jobs across Brighton, Hove and nearby towns. Emergency line 7 Days a week for plumbing, gas, electrics and lock-outs.