On average, one of our chosen local locksmiths can arrive at your property within 20 to 30 minutes of your call. Because our network is based right here in the BR5 and BR6 areas—covering Petts Wood, Chelsfield, and the Crays—we don't have to battle long-distance traffic to reach you.

Call-out fees and pricing is dependent on your chosen locksmith. For more details about this, please ask when you speak to them.

Rarely. Our vetted locksmiths are experts in non-destructive entry. Using specialised lock-picking and bypassing tools, they can open the vast majority of doors without causing any damage to the lock, door, or frame. Drilling out a lock is treated as an absolute last resort.

Many of our locksmiths in Orpington operate 27/5 all year round.

Lock snapping is a common burglary method used to bypass standard Euro cylinder locks (found on most uPVC and composite doors). Anti-snap locks are specifically engineered with a sacrificial snap line; if a burglar attempts to force it, the lock breaks in a controlled way that keeps the central mechanism completely secure. We highly recommend upgrading to 3-Star British Standard anti-snap locks for maximum security.

Absolutely. You have no way of knowing how many spare keys were given to previous tenants, family members, neighbours, or builders over the years. Changing the locks on your new property is the only way to guarantee that you are the only person with access.

Not necessarily. A stiff handle usually means your door has dropped out of alignment or the internal multi-point locking mechanism (the gearbox) is beginning to fail. Our Orpington locksmiths can easily realign the door or replace the internal mechanism at a fraction of the cost of a new door.

Yes, this is a very common issue. Please avoid using glue or tweezers to pull it out, as this usually pushes the fragment further in. Our locksmiths carry specialized key extraction tools that can safely remove the broken piece in minutes without damaging the lock mechanism.