Local and trusted emergency locksmith in Southampton
A locksmith is trained to deal with keys and locks without punishing the door on the way through. I can open locks, change them, rekey them and cut extra keys, all without causing damage to the doorway. Here are the situations that put my number in most people's phones.
Lost or stolen keys
If you have misplaced the keys to your house or business, there is usually no alternative to calling someone who can get you in and rekey the locks. And if your keys were stolen rather than lost, treat it as urgent: someone out there can open your front door. I will change or rekey the locks and cut new keys on the spot.
Too many keys for one house
Front door, back door, side gate, garage. Carrying a bunch of keys and remembering which is which gets old fast. I can set your locks up for single key access, so one key operates every door you own. Fewer keys, fewer problems.
Keyless and smart entry
Home security has moved on, and you now have a wide range of alternatives to the traditional key. Keyless entry makes it near impossible for someone to enter without authorisation, whether your family is home or not. I fit Ultion Nuki smart locks with fingerprint keypads, and I will talk you through the options honestly before you spend a penny.
Forgotten codes and keypad resets
Electronic access does away with the physical key, but it is still vulnerable to human error. Codes get forgotten, especially ones you rarely use. Do not panic if the safe or door keypad has locked you out of your own property. I can reset and recode electronic keypads as part of my Southampton service.
Locked out of the house
The classic. You dash out for the paper, the wind catches the door, and your keys are laughing at you from the kitchen table. Or a little one proudly locks the door and cannot unlock it again. Being unable to get into your own house is beyond frustrating, and it is the bread and butter of my emergency work. Stay put, call me, and I will have you back inside quickly, usually with no damage at all.
Broken keys and worn locks
Keys wear out. Metal fatigue eventually snaps them, usually inside the lock. I extract the broken section, and where the lock has survived I will rekey or service it rather than sell you a new one. Locks wear out too, or get damaged by someone trying to force them. If it only half works, it is only half protecting you. I repair what can be repaired and replace what cannot.
New build homes and rentals
Moving into a newly built house? During construction, the builder, plumbers, electricians and flooring contractors may all have held a key, and a master key may still exist. Renting a flat? Previous tenants may still hold copies. In both cases the fix is the same: rekey or replace the locks the day you move in. It is quick, inexpensive, and it makes the property genuinely yours.