Quick, fair, no faff. Locked out of a student flat near the university around midnight. Bloke came over from the CV1 side in about 20 minutes, opened it without damage, no surcharge for the hour.
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Locked Out? Back Inside in 15–30 Minutes
- Damage-free entry
- 15–30 min response
- From £39
- No call-out fee
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You'll speak to a real person straight away.
- Locksmith on-site within 15–30 minutes
- Same price at 3am as at 3pm – no night surcharge
- Snapped and stuck keys extracted on the spot
- We are 2 miles away
- Licensed & insured locksmith technicians only
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Emergency lockout service, day or night
Standing outside your home with no way in is stressful — especially at night, in the rain, or with kids in tow. Take a breath. We answer the phone in person, give you a fixed price, and dispatch the nearest engineer straight away. Most calls turn into a knock at the door within 15 to 30 minutes.
Nine out of ten doors we open without damaging anything. We use picks, bypass tools, and specialist techniques rather than drilling. If a cylinder does need to be replaced — and that's rare — we tell you upfront before we start, give you the price, and carry the replacement on the van.
From £39. No call-out fee. Available 24/7, 365 days a year — including Christmas, bank holidays, and 3am on a Tuesday. The same pricing applies at all hours. There is no night surcharge.
Locked out of house at midnight, a key stuck in lock that refuses to budge, or a snapped key sitting flush with the cylinder: these calls make up half our night work. The lockout service runs the same at 3am as at 3pm — same price, same response window, same engineer quality. If the key is stuck rather than lost, we can usually extract it and have the door working again without replacing a single part. Wherever you're standing, the dispatcher who answers sends whoever is genuinely closest — that is the whole point of an emergency lockout service. Entry is non-destructive wherever possible, and we handle homes, flats and business premises; locked out of a car instead? Our auto locksmith page is the one you want.
Why us
Why Choose Emergency Locksmith 24 When You're Locked Out?
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
Locked out in Withington around 10pm. He drove over from Didsbury in 18 minutes, opened the door without damaging the lock and didn't add anything for the late hour. Fair price, no nonsense, sorted my night out.
Locked out just off the Lanes after a wedding around midnight. Engineer turned up in 18 minutes, picked the lock without breaking anything and stuck to the phone price. Saved me a night kipping in the car on Madeira Drive.
Snapped key, Sunday morning, Hove. Phoned them. Someone was on the doorstep inside 25 minutes, got the broken bit out and fitted a new Yale. Fair price, didn't make a fuss about it being a weekend.
My mum's in her 80s and got herself locked out in Clevedon late at night, freezing on the doorstep. Phoned these because they were the only ones who'd actually pick up. The lad drove out from Bristol, was there in 25 minutes, patient with her the whole time and even waited until she'd put the kettle on before leaving. Stuck to the price quoted, didn't try anything on. Genuine relief, that.
Sunday night, locked out of my student house near the University of Kent campus, 10pm-ish. The lad turned up in 22 minutes, popped the door without breaking anything and didn't try to bump the price for the hour. Genuinely helpful.
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+ |
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| 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 quickly can a locksmith get to me if I'm locked out?
Average response across our UK coverage areas is 15 to 30 minutes. Response time depends on your location and how busy the night is — in remote rural postcodes it can run a bit longer. We give you a real ETA on the phone, not a vague promise.
How much does it cost to get back into my house if locked out?
From £39 for a straightforward opening. Most lockout jobs come in between £39 and £89 total. If the cylinder has to be replaced, that's quoted upfront before any work starts. No call-out fee and no night surcharge.
Will the locksmith damage my door to open it?
Nine out of ten doors we open without any damage at all — we pick or bypass the lock. If the cylinder has to be drilled (rare), we tell you before we start and replace it on the spot. Your door and frame are not damaged in the process.
Can a locksmith open my door at 3am?
Yes — we work 24/7, 365 days a year. That includes bank holidays, Christmas, New Year's Eve, and 3am on a Tuesday. The price is the same at all hours. No night surcharge, no weekend surcharge.
What if I live in a flat and it's a communal door?
We handle flats including communal entry doors regularly. Tell us on the phone so we know what to expect on arrival. Some building managers want to see tenancy proof — bring ID if you can. We're not legally required to ask, but it's good practice.
Do I need proof of address to let a locksmith in?
There's no legal requirement, but a driving licence, bank statement, or recent utility bill showing your address is good practice. We ask because it protects both you and us — it's how professional locksmiths work.
My key broke in the lock — is that a lockout emergency?
Yes, broken key extraction counts as a lockout. We extract the snapped piece, test the lock, and replace the cylinder if it's damaged. Same pricing structure as a standard lockout. Most extractions take 20 to 30 minutes.
How fast can an emergency lockout service near me get here?
Usually 15 to 30 minutes, anywhere in the UK. Your call goes to a person, not a queue: they confirm the price and send the nearest locked out locksmith straight away. Nine out of ten doors open without damage, and the price stays the same at any hour.
Summary
Locked out of your house? Nine out of ten doors open with no damage at all, most within 15 to 30 minutes of your call — and the price is the same at 3am as at 3pm, from £39 with no call-out fee.
Ring 0800 048 5569 now. A real person picks up, confirms the price, and the nearest engineer starts driving.