Emergency locksmith services:
Locked out at any hour? Our emergency locksmith Dover 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 Dover 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 Dover. 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 Dover 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 CT 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 Dover, 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 Dover area.
We only fit locks and parts from trusted, established manufacturers — British Standard-approved wherever possible. Every locksmith Dover 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.
The CT postcode area runs to 22 districts and 13 post towns. Our Dover-based team covers all of them: same engineers, same response window of 15 to 30 minutes, same pricing, no upcharges for outlying postcodes.
Postcode escaping you? Phone 0800 048 5569, give us a landmark or street, and the closest engineer is on the way.
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 a day trip across the Channel and realised my house keys had gone somewhere between the ferry and the car. Phoned from the port and he met me at the house in Buckland about 25 minutes later, picked the lock open with no damage and fitted a new cylinder. Saved my evening.
Back door on our terrace in Maxton wouldn't lock at all, handle just flopped. Out the same afternoon, new mechanism fitted in about half an hour and he showed me the worn gearbox he'd taken out. Decent price, no messing.
Had an attempted break-in at my mum's bungalow over near River one night. Rang first thing and he was there within the hour, made the door safe straight away and put proper anti-snap cylinders on front and back. Wrote it all up for the insurance and never once pushed extras she didn't want.
Coverage
Emergency Locksmith 24 provides 24/7 emergency locksmith services right across the city and the wider CT postcode area. Whether you're facing a lockout in the city centre, need urgent lock repairs from CT15-CT17, or require professional lock fitting in Kent, Buckland, River, Tower Hamlets, Maxton — our local locksmiths are on hand to help.
We cover every part of Dover and the surrounding Kent 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 Dover emergency locksmith service in a professional manner, with multiple teams located near you, ensuring customer satisfaction and safety.
FAQ
Looking for a reliable locksmith near me in Dover? 24-hour, same-day emergency locksmith service
24/7 emergency locksmith in Dover, on site in 15 to 30 minutes across the CT15, CT16 and CT17 postcodes. Locked out, snapped key, or a uPVC door that won't lock before you head off to the port? A local engineer covers the whole town, from the Victorian terraces in Tower Hamlets and Buckland up through Maxton and River to the newer estates out at Whitfield and Aycliffe. Labour starts from £39, locks from £25, and there's no call-out fee at any hour. We open doors without damage, change and repair locks, fix failed uPVC multipoint mechanisms, board up and secure properties after a break-in, get snapped keys out, and fit insurance-approved BS3621 mortice locks and 3-star anti-snap cylinders. Every job is backed by a 12-month warranty on parts and labour. The price doesn't change for nights, weekends or bank holidays, and you'll know the cost before the engineer leaves. Dover sits on the Kent coast under the white cliffs, and the same team also covers the villages nearby, including St Margaret's at Cliffe, Kearsney, Temple Ewell and Capel-le-Ferne along the A20. Being a port town, a fair few of our jobs are people who've lost keys on the ferry or the train, plus the usual snapped cylinders on the older terraces and tired gearboxes on back doors round Buckland and Maxton. We work on the lot, from the steep Victorian streets up towards the Western Heights and Tower Hamlets to the newer composite doors on the Whitfield and Aycliffe estates, so whether it's a five-lever mortice, a euro cylinder or a multipoint strip down a uPVC door, we'll have the right kit on the van. If you've just taken on a property near River or Kearsney and want the locks swapped before you move your things in, we can fit that round you on a booked visit rather than as a call-out. Ring Emergency Locksmith 24 and we'll tell you what's wrong and what it costs before anyone sets off.
Our local locksmith network reaches every part of Dover and the wider CT postcode area, including surrounding neighbourhoods such as Kent, Buckland, River, Tower Hamlets, Maxton. From the city centre out to the edges of the CT15-CT17 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 Dover? 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 CT 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 Dover? 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 CT postcode area.
uPVC doors fail in three common ways: the gearbox wears out, the handle snaps, or the multipoint mechanism jams. Our Dover 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 Dover and the surrounding Kent area.
Whether you need an emergency lockout in Dover 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 CT 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 Dover address straight away.
Looking for a locksmith near Dover? You might actually be in one of the neighbouring postcode areas, and we cover those too. Folkestone (CT) are all on our regular patch. Call any time and a Kent-based engineer will be with you in around 15 to 30 minutes, with no call-out fee.
Outside this list? Check the full UK coverage map at /local-emergency-locksmith-locations/, or pick up the phone: 0800 048 5569, answered 24/7.
