Locksmith FAQ's (Frequently asked questions)
If you need some quick Locksmith assistance here's a few common industry queries. If we've missed anything or cant answer your question, please get in touch! We'd be happy to assist.
Who's a person who repairs locks?
A Locksmith is a skilled tradesperson who repairs locks and specialises in working with locks and keys. They can perform various tasks, including installing, repairing and replacing locks, cutting keys, and opening locked doors.
How much does a locksmith cost in Essex?
Prices vary by job but Call us for a free quote and assessment of your situation, with no obligation.
I’ve locked myself out with the key in the door - what now?
Call our 24/7 locksmiths emergency team. We’ll get you in safely and without damage to your property.
What types of access control are there?
We offer everything from keypad locks to biometric and fob access systems. Whether it’s a car fob or garage door remote, we can assist.
What our clients say!
Aaron was an absolute star got to us in quick time about 20-30mins from when we called and had the lock sorted and us back in our flat in minutes of him arrivign and looking at the lock,would highly recommend his services,also very amicable and friendly customer service will definitely use again in future if have any lock problemsFab service from Aaron today - turned up when promised to cut some spare keys. Professional, polite and reasonably priced. I can't recommend highly enough!Great friendly service, really quick to respond and sort out all issues we had we locks. Thanks very much for all your help.Friendly staff on the phone and quick response on getting to the address. Entered the property without damage very quickly. Fantastic service that I'll be using again.Aaron was very professional and provided a great service. He came out to fix my door lock very quickly at the weekend even though it wasn't an emergency. Highly recommend!Was very efficient and kind and polite quick response. Overall very good service. Happy customer.Great service, quick to respond to my request for new locks on kitchen windows. All completed and really happy with the result and competitive price. Would definitely recommendThank you for such a great service and support.
Helpful, friendly, fast and very fair. Full stars!Brilliant quick efficient service by Aaron Came round straightaway and fixed my lock thanks again would definitely recommend.Amazing service, came out to me and fixed in under 30mins incredible life saverVery pleased with the work carried out. A very reliable locksmith. Arrived on time and cracked on with the job straight away.I have just moved into a rented property snd locked myself out of my house. I called Aaron and he came very quickly and fixed the lock and also fixed my door as well! Could not recommend him enough!!!Excellent service , locked car keys in car was at mine in 20 min , car opened in 5 min. Very friendly . Highly recommendGreat service, great price, really impressed, saved me a fortune & really knowledgeable and fair, highly recommend.Great service. 2 locks replaced and was able to do same day for reasonable price, explaining the locks and what was needed.Great service. Aaron is super quick, efficient and friendly. Great service 😁I was very impressed with the service I received from locks on sea. Aaron came to look at my windows that had been stuck fast for several years - he measured up and quoted for me the same day. As soon as the parts that he needed were in he came and fixed my windows, it’s so nice to be able to open them again especially now the weather is so hot. Thanks locks on sea 👍🏻Great service done by Aaron, fast response with very reasonable prices. Changed a lock and got me back inside when i was desperate. Thankyou so much, would highly recommend 👍🏼Needed a couple of new keys cutting, called locks on sea and they was able to come to my address within the hour to cut a new set all done on the van no need to go to a shop great service would recommend A*
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