Came home to Earlsdon to find the key wouldn't turn in the front door — cylinder had failed. Engineer was outside in 18 minutes, swapped it for an anti-snap, cut me two new keys on the spot. £39 labour plus the cylinder, exactly as quoted.
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- BS3621 locks fitted
- Locks from £25
- Labour from £39
- No call-out fee
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- Locksmith on-site within 15–30 minutes
- BS3621 British Standard locks your insurer will accept
- Three new keys handed over with every lock change
- Euro cylinder swaps done in 20 to 30 minutes
- 12-month warranty on all parts and workmanship
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Lock replacement for every door in the house
Changing a lock is one of the most common jobs we do. People call us after losing their keys, after moving into a new place, after a break-in or attempted break-in, after a relationship ends, or when an old lock has simply worn out. All of those reasons are valid and all of them get the same fast, no-fuss service.
Most UK home insurance policies require British Standard BS3621 locks on final exit doors. If you're not sure what you've got, we'll check on arrival and tell you straight. A standard Euro cylinder swap takes 20 to 30 minutes. A full mortice lock change takes around 45 minutes to an hour. You'll walk away with three new keys and a 12-month warranty.
Did you know a typical property can change hands with up to eight copies of the keys in circulation? Previous tenants, estate agents, contractors, family, neighbours — any of them might still hold a copy. That's why moving into a new property is the single most common reason to change locks.
Front door lock replacement is the job we quote most, but we change locks on back doors, patio doors, garages and gates in the same visit. Moving in and want to change house locks completely? We rekey or replace the lot in one round and cut spare keys on the spot. If the change door lock price is what's holding you back, it's agreed on the phone before anyone travels: locks from £25, labour from £39, and the new locks fitted the same day. New door lock installation runs 24/7, weekends and bank holidays included, and the lock fitters who turn up are the same DBS-checked engineers who handle our emergency work.
Why us
Why Choose Emergency Locksmith 24 for Your Lock Change?
Call Us Any Time — We're Always Available
Ring 0800 048 5569 and you'll speak to a real person straight away — not a voicemail, not a callback queue. Our team will take your details, give you an honest price upfront, and dispatch the nearest available locksmith to your address immediately. We cover every UK postcode, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Local Locksmith Near You — With You in 15–30 Minutes
We have locksmith teams based throughout the area — so when you call for an emergency locksmith in your area, you're not waiting for someone to drive across the county. A local locksmith near you will be at your door in 15–30 minutes. Labour starts from £39, locks from £25, with no call-out charge.
Honest Pricing — No Hidden Charges, Ever
Before any of our locksmiths start work, they'll explain exactly what needs doing and give you a fixed price. No inflated quotes, no unexpected extras on the bill. If we can't do the job without additional costs, we'll tell you before we start — not after. That's the Emergency Locksmith 24 guarantee, on every job across your area.
12-Month Warranty on Every Locksmith Job
We only fit locks and parts from trusted, established manufacturers — British Standard-approved wherever possible. Every locksmith job we carry out comes with a full 12-month warranty on both parts and workmanship. If anything goes wrong after we've been, ring us and we'll come straight back — no quibbles, no fuss.
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Reviews
What people say about us
5.0 · 6 customer reviews
Came home to find someone had tried to snap the cylinder on my front door in M21 — could see the marks on the brass. Engineer was at mine within half an hour, made it safe that night with a temporary cylinder and came back the next morning with a proper 3-star anti-snap. Talked me through what I was paying for, wrote a clean invoice for the insurer. Felt looked after, not panicked at.
Got locked out of mine in Bedminster around 1am after a late shift. Phoned and the lad was on the doorstep in 22 minutes. Got the door open without trashing the cylinder, took the price he'd quoted, and gave me some honest advice about a sturdier lock for the future. Sound bloke, no complaints.
Quick, fair, no faff. Came out same evening after a break-in attempt in Fishponds, secured the back door and fitted an anti-snap cylinder. Warranty paperwork kept the insurer happy.
Wet Sunday evening, locked out of the flat in Redland. Engineer was there in 19 minutes. No damage, no pushing me into a new lock I didn't need. The price he said on the phone is the price I paid.
Snapped key in the front door of our terrace near Temple Meads. They pulled it out in about 15 minutes flat, fitted an anti-snap Euro cylinder and cut me a couple of new keys. Cheaper than I'd braced for and the warranty came in writing.
Transparent Pricing
No hidden fees — fixed price quoted before work begins
All prices are starting rates. We confirm the exact price before any work starts.
| Service | From | |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Lockout / Gain Entry Fast emergency entry service | £39 – £250+ |
| Lock Repair Fix sticky or damaged locks | £39 – £249+ |
| uPVC Door Lock Adjustment Adjustment & realignment | £79 – £229+ |
| Lock Change (Supply & Fit) New lock supplied & installed | £88 – £475+ |
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| Standard Deadbolt & Cylinders Lock supply pricing | £29 – £299+ |
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| British Standard Locks BS3621 approved locks | £109 – £350+ |
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| Gearbox / Multipoint Locks Full mechanism replacement | £89 – £375+ |
| Car Lockout Service Vehicle entry service | £99 – £220+ |
???? Important Pricing Information
- Assessment fee / cancellation fee: £49.00
- All prices are starting rates — exact price confirmed before work begins
- VAT included where applicable
- No hidden charges or call-out fees
- 12-month warranty on all parts and labour
The primary goal of EmergencyLocksmith24.co.uk is to provide a quick answer to all customers, no matter what time of day or night. We aim to provide the highest quality of UK emergency locksmith service in a professional manner, with multiple teams located near you, ensuring customer satisfaction and safety.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a lock change cost in the UK?
Most lock changes fall between £49 and £149 fitted. A Euro cylinder is the cheapest. A British Standard BS3621 mortice is the most expensive of the common types. Labour starts at £39 and there's no call-out fee. You'll get a fixed quote before we start.
Do I need to change all my locks after losing my keys?
Ideally yes, if the lost keys had anything identifying your address on them. At minimum, change the lock that those keys opened. If a wallet or bag with house keys was taken, change all external door locks. Most insurers expect you to act.
What is a British Standard lock and do I need one?
BS3621 is the British Standard for thief-resistant locks. Many home insurance policies require it on final exit doors and may refuse a claim if it isn't fitted. The lock is built to resist picking, drilling, and bumping. We can supply and fit it the same day.
Can you change a lock without a key?
Yes. If you've lost the keys and can't get in, we open the door first using non-destructive techniques where possible, then fit the new lock. You don't need to find the old key. Pricing covers both the entry and the lock change.
How long does it take to change a door lock?
A Euro cylinder swap is 20 to 30 minutes. A mortice lock change is 45 to 60 minutes. A multipoint mechanism on a uPVC door takes about an hour. Most lock changes are done in under an hour.
Will a new lock come with keys?
Yes. Every lock change comes with three new keys as standard. We can cut extra keys on the spot if you need more. Restricted key systems (where only authorised people can cut copies) are also available — ask on arrival.
Are there lock fitters near me who can come today?
Yes — we keep local lock fitters on call across the UK, day and night. The dispatcher sends whoever is closest, typically 15 to 30 minutes out, and every van carries Euro cylinders, BS3621 mortice locks and anti-snap upgrades, so the job finishes on the first visit.
Summary
From a single Euro cylinder swap to changing every lock in a new home, lock replacement is same-day work: BS3621 British Standard locks your insurer will accept, locks from £25, labour from £39, and three new keys in your hand before we leave.
Ring 0800 048 5569 for a fixed lock change price upfront — day, night, weekends and bank holidays included.