Emergency locksmith services:
Locked out at any hour? Our emergency locksmith Folkestone 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 Folkestone 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 Folkestone. 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 Folkestone 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 Folkestone, 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 Folkestone area.
We only fit locks and parts from trusted, established manufacturers — British Standard-approved wherever possible. Every locksmith Folkestone 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.
From Folkestone city centre out to the edge of the CT postcode area, we cover the lot: 22 districts across 13 post towns. One team, one price list, one 24/7 phone line. The job is the same whether you're in Folkestone proper or a village twenty miles out.
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.
The wind off the sea blew our front door shut in Sandgate while I was bringing the shopping in, keys still inside. Phoned and he was here in about 20 minutes, opened it without a scratch and charged exactly what he'd said. No call-out fee.
Back door at our place in Cheriton wouldn't lock, the handle just lifted and dropped. He came out the same afternoon, swapped the failed gearbox in under an hour and it's been spot on since. Fair price for the work.
Old mortice lock on our cottage near The Bayle seized solid and we were stuck on the step. Rather than drill it he picked it open and got the lock working again, so we kept the original. Really pleased and very fair with the cost.
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 CT18-CT20, or require professional lock fitting in Kent, Sandgate, Cheriton, Hythe, The Bayle — our local locksmiths are on hand to help.
We cover every part of Folkestone 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 Folkestone 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 Folkestone? 24-hour, same-day emergency locksmith service
Shut out of your own place in Folkestone? We keep a 24/7 emergency locksmith on the road across the CT postcode area, so whether the wind off the Channel has slammed your door in Sandgate or a uPVC lock has given up at a house in Cheriton late at night, an engineer is usually with you inside 15 to 30 minutes. We cover CT18 through CT20, from the Old High Street and The Bayle out to Cheriton, Morehall, Foord, Sandgate, Hythe and up to Capel-le-Ferne and Hawkinge. Labour starts at £39 and locks from £25, with no call-out fee added on and a clear price agreed before any work starts. Most lockouts we open without drilling, whether it's a snapped key, a stiff old mortice or a uPVC door that won't lift on the handle. We change locks to BS3621 insurance standard, repair and swap uPVC multipoint gearboxes, sort window locks and deadlocks, and re-secure a property after a break-in. There's a lot of older fisherman's cottage and Victorian terrace round the harbour and The Bayle running traditional rim and mortice locks, while the newer estates up towards Hawkinge tend to be uPVC, so we turn up ready for either. The sea air does no favours to door furniture along the front, so corroded cylinders are a common call. Burglary repairs get same-day attention wherever we can, because a forced door shouldn't be left overnight. Every job carries a 12-month warranty on parts and our workmanship, and we only fit branded cylinders we know last. Cottage near the harbour or a semi in Hythe, the prices and the response time don't change. Phone us, say what's happened, and you'll get a straight ETA and a straight price before the van moves.
Our local locksmith network reaches every part of Folkestone and the wider CT postcode area, including surrounding neighbourhoods such as Kent, Sandgate, Cheriton, Hythe, The Bayle. From the city centre out to the edges of the CT18-CT20 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 Folkestone? 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 Folkestone? 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 Folkestone 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 Folkestone and the surrounding Kent area.
Whether you need an emergency lockout in Folkestone 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 Folkestone address straight away.
Working out of Folkestone, our locksmiths handle calls right across the surrounding postcode areas. If you're in Dover (CT) or our Ashford locksmiths, the same crew responds, typical arrival 15 to 30 minutes, fixed pricing quoted before any work starts, and zero call-out fee whether it's 2pm or 2am.
Don't see your postcode? View every UK postcode area we cover at /local-emergency-locksmith-locations/, or call 0800 048 5569 for immediate help.
