Emergency locksmith services:
Locked out at any hour? Our emergency locksmith Chelmsford service gets a qualified engineer to your door in 15–30 minutes — whether it's a home lockout, a broken lock, or a snapped key. Available 24/7, including weekends and bank holidays. Read more about our lockout service →
We replace your existing locks with new, more secure versions — British Standard-approved and fitted properly first time. Ideal after a break-in, when moving into a new property, or simply to upgrade your home security. Our local locksmith can usually sort it in a single visit. Read more about lock change →
After a break-in, securing your property quickly is essential. Our locksmith Chelmsford team will assess the damage, replace any forced or broken locks, and make your home secure again — often within the same hour you call. We stock British Standard locks and door hardware on every van. Read more about burglary repair →
Can't get into your property? Whether you've lost your keys, left them inside, or the lock has seized — our local locksmiths near you are on standby around the clock. We'll have you back inside in no time, using non-destructive techniques wherever possible to protect your existing lock. Read more about lockout service →
uPVC door stuck, won't lock, or dropping on its hinges? Most uPVC issues are mechanism failures — gearbox, multi-point rods, or cylinders — not the whole door. We carry common parts on every van and fix them same-day across Chelmsford. Read more about uPVC repairs →
Locked your keys in the car, snapped a key in the ignition, or lost a key fob? Our auto locksmith service covers most car makes across Chelmsford with non-destructive entry techniques and replacement keys cut on site. Read more about auto locksmith →
Why us
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 CM postcode, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
We have locksmith teams based throughout the area — so when you call for an emergency locksmith in Chelmsford, 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.
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 the Chelmsford area.
We only fit locks and parts from trusted, established manufacturers — British Standard-approved wherever possible. Every locksmith Chelmsford 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.
Every postcode within CM is on our regular patch: 28 districts across 15 post towns. From central Chelmsford out to the smallest villages, the same DBS-checked locksmiths answer the call 24/7 at the same fixed prices.
Don't know your postcode? Give us the road name or the nearest landmark on 0800 048 5569 and we'll work it out, then send the closest engineer.
Real jobs
Reviews
I recently used the services of the Emergency Locksmith 24 and I must say, I was highly impressed. The professional locksmiths arrived on time, were courteous, knowledgeable, and had all the tools to successfully complete the job. They did a great job, making sure everything was secure and all of the locks worked perfectly. Highly recommend this locksmith company.
I contacted the Emergency Locksmith 24 and they were extremely helpful right from the start. They provided me with a quick appointment and showed up on time ready to do the job. They were incredibly skilled and knowledgeable and finished the job quickly and efficiently. I highly recommend this locksmith company.
Fantastic, can't fault anything. I called about a broken front door lock, and they were out and had it fixed within the hour. Very pleased, thank you,
Excellent service thanks for getting back to me immediately and calling out so quickly. Definitely recommend your services
Fast, courteous and professional. Would recommend and use again.
Came back from Tesco in Springfield and the key just turned uselessly in the front door — nothing engaging. Rang at seven, he was there by 7.25. Picked it open without damaging anything and fitted a new cylinder in about 20 minutes. Painless from start to finish.
Tenant locked out of the flat in Witham at midnight. There inside half an hour, opened clean. No late-hour surcharge.
Multipoint went on the back door in Springfield. Same afternoon, gearbox swapped, keeps realigned, 12-month warranty in writing.
Coverage
Emergency Locksmith 24 provides 24/7 emergency locksmith services right across the city and the wider CM postcode area. Whether you're facing a lockout in the city centre, need urgent lock repairs from CM1-CM23, or require professional lock fitting in Ingatestone, Ongar, Dunmow, Witham, Maldon — our local locksmiths are on hand to help.
We cover every part of Chelmsford and the surrounding Essex area, typically arriving within 15–30 minutes of your call. Labour from just £39, locks from £25, and a full 12-month warranty on all work — with no call-out charge.
Transparent Pricing
All prices are starting rates. We confirm the exact price before any work starts.
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| 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+ |
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| Car Lockout Service Vehicle entry service | £99 – £220+ |
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 Chelmsford emergency locksmith service in a professional manner, with multiple teams located near you, ensuring customer satisfaction and safety.
FAQ
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Our local locksmith network reaches every part of Chelmsford and the wider CM postcode area, including surrounding neighbourhoods such as Ingatestone, Ongar, Dunmow, Witham, Maldon. From the city centre out to the edges of the CM1-CM23 range, engineers are positioned to respond inside the 15–30 minute window we promise.
Labour starts from £39, locks from £25, and every job comes with a 12-month parts-and-workmanship warranty — no call-out fee, no hidden extras.
Moved into a new property in Chelmsford? Worried the previous owner kept a spare key? Lock replacement is a sensible, affordable upgrade. Our engineers fit British Standard BS3621 mortice locks and insurance-approved anti-snap cylinders across the CM postcode area, suiting modern uPVC doors and older period properties alike.
If your existing lock is sticking, stiff, or starting to fail, a quick repair visit usually restores it without a full replacement — keeping costs down while keeping security intact.
Locked out of your home, office, or vehicle anywhere in Chelmsford? Our 24/7 emergency locksmith dispatch sends the nearest available engineer immediately. Most lockouts are resolved using non-destructive entry techniques, so your existing lock stays intact and your bill stays low.
Lost keys? Snapped key in the cylinder? Our team handles key extraction, replacement key cutting, and full rekeying on the same visit — anywhere across the CM postcode area.
uPVC doors fail in three common ways: the gearbox wears out, the handle snaps, or the multipoint mechanism jams. Our Chelmsford engineers carry replacement gearboxes, handles, hinges, and cylinders for every major brand on every van — meaning most uPVC faults are diagnosed and repaired on the same call-out, with no second visit needed.
uPVC repairs start from £79, and emergency uPVC entries from £39, with the exact fixed price quoted before any work begins.
Every engineer is fully trained, DBS-checked, and insured. We don't subcontract — every van you see is on our team, on our payroll, and accountable to the same 12-month warranty. That's how we keep response times tight and quality consistent across Chelmsford and the surrounding Essex area.
Whether you need an emergency lockout in Chelmsford tonight, a lock change after a move, or a uPVC door repair before insurance renews — Emergency Locksmith 24 is the local team to call. Coverage across every CM postcode, 24 hours a day, with transparent pricing and a 12-month guarantee on every job.
Ring 0800 048 5569 now — a real person will pick up, give you a fixed price upfront, and dispatch the nearest engineer to your Chelmsford address straight away.
CM is more than just Chelmsford. The postcode area stretches into Essex and the surrounding towns, picking up places like Witham (CM) or our Wickford locksmiths. Our team handles calls across the whole patch, 24 hours a day, with the same DBS-checked engineers regardless of which postcode you fall under.
Can't see where you are? See all UK postcode areas we cover at /local-emergency-locksmith-locations/, or call 0800 048 5569 and we'll find the closest van.
