Locksmith FAQs – Birmingham, Dudley & Solihull

Call us on 07436 606 683. Check other doors and windows first, but don't force anything. We aim to arrive in around 30 minutes and use damage-free entry where possible.

Yes – nights, weekends and bank holidays, 365 days a year.

In most cases, yes. We try non-destructive methods first; drilling is a last resort and we'll tell you before we do it.

Not usually. We can often extract the broken key and cut a new one without replacing the lock.

Yes. We'll secure the property the same day and replace damaged locks. Get a crime reference number for your insurer.

No. You only pay for the work agreed, and we confirm the full price before starting.

A euro cylinder designed to resist "lock snapping", a common break-in method on uPVC and composite doors. Look for a TS007 3-star or SS312 Diamond rating.

It's the British Standard for thief-resistant locks on timber doors. Many home insurance policies require a BS3621 mortice lock on final exit doors.

Usually a BS3621 mortice lock on timber doors and a TS007-rated cylinder on uPVC or composite doors. Check your policy wording; we can advise for free.

Yes. We can fit keyed-alike cylinders to front, back, French and patio doors.

Yes. You don't know who else holds keys. A cylinder change is usually quick and affordable.

Usually. Most problems are a worn gearbox, multipoint mechanism or a dropped door, which we can fix or realign on the day.

Birmingham, Dudley, Solihull, Sandwell and the wider West Midlands, from our base in Quinton (B32).

Yes. We're DBS-checked and insured, and vetted by Checkatrade, TrustATrader and Which? Trusted Traders.

Yes. All parts we fit carry a 12-month guarantee.

Yes. We do tenancy lock changes, commercial locks and shop front repairs across Birmingham.