Residential Locksmith

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Residential Locksmiths You Can Rely On

Have you been locked out of your home with no spare keys or your keys are stuck in the lock? A residential locksmiths will be able to help you by unlocking the door using non-destructive methods without damaging either the door or the lock. If your keys are inside your house, then an Around The Clock Locks residential locksmith services can help.

Locked Out Of Your Home?

When you are locked out of your home, your residential locksmith may be able to pick the lock open in a secure way without breaking the lock if the lock you have is of a standard type. However, if your home is fitted with high security cylinders then this may not be possible. Our highly experienced locksmith will then work out the best way of bypassing the lock to get you in as quickly as possible.

A residential locksmith may be able to help in the following situations:

If you have been locked out without a key.
You have been locked out with the key left inside the door.
Your key is stuck inside the lock and the door will not open.
If the key is snapped inside the lock.

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What Type Of Locks Can A Residential Locksmith Open?

There are several different types of locks that a residential locksmith will be able to open. These include:

Locks that are fitted to uPVC doors or composite doors.
Locks that are fitted to wooden doors.
Night latches.
Mortice locks – Both three and five levers.
Euro cylinder locks which include anti-snap locks.

What Should You Do If You Have Been Locked Out Without A Key?

If you are unable to gain access to your property because you have lost your keys, or you have locked your keys inside your house, you will need the help of a locksmith straight away. If you have been locked out in the early hours of the morning, or late at night, then you will need the assistance of an emergency residential locksmith. Get in touch immediately if you need our help.

If you require new keys cutting after you have been locked out, then Around The Clock Locks will be able to cut you some new keys for your existing lock.

What To Do If Your Lock Is Broken?

If you have been locked out and your key is either broken in the lock or the lock itself is broken, then a locksmith will be able to open your door and let you know how you can go about repairing the lock. Your residential locksmith services will also extend to having the lock upgraded if you require it.

Your door lock will need to meet BS3621 to meet insurance requirements. Our skilled locksmith will be able to advise you on the best locks to get and how to satisfy you home insurance provider.

What Should You Do If Your Key Snaps In Your Lock?

If your key snaps in the lock a residential locksmith can help you out by removing the snapped key and by opening the door.

They will be able to remove the broken key without damaging the door or the lock, they will then open the door for you to let you into your house. Following this, our locksmith may be able to cut you a new key, if the one broken isn’t to badly damaged, however in most cases the customer may decide to opt for a replacement lock altogether as the lock was probably problematic in the first place which caused extra stress on the key causing it to break.

If you need assistance with the locks for your residential property give Around The Clock Locks a call right away and see how we can assist you.

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What Our Customer Say

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   ILKAY Fontagio 
 30/07/2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Lovely young chap (Dan Payne) came this morning to change my elderly mother's locks. He was polite, helpful and swift. Did the job to a high standard. Will use the company again. Thank you!
  
 
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   Justine Clark 
 11/07/2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Fantastic service! Dan came to change a lock, arrived early which I was really happy about and he was very polite on arrival. Super professional, changed the lock in no time and left no mess. Would definitely recommend 👍
  
 
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   Charlie Downie 
 24/06/2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. one of the locksmiths (didn’t get the name) came and swapped out my lock today having called my council yesterday evening, they rang and I wasn’t home but they waited for me to get back. They were lovely and he was very quick so thank you.
  
 
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   George Rothwell 
 19/06/2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent service, got here in 20 minutes, had the front door open in less than 30 seconds! Thank you!
  
 
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   Sanil Nadarajan 
 31/03/2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have just used Around The Clock Locks (ATCL) Locksmiths and they are very professional, affordable and brilliant. They have resolved my French door lock issue within minutes and explained everything clearly. They came right on time and only start the job once we agreed the price which was very competitive. I appreciate their honesty also. I whole heartedly recommend ATCL
  
 
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   K B 
 27/03/2025
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Amazing service, reasonably priced and helped me with a few other niggles I had in the property. Would highly recommend
  
 
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   Stephen Agathangelou 
 25/11/2024
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Really responsive, friendly service, great work every time.
Many thanks
  
 
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   Alexander Gugel 
 12/10/2024
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had a problem with the locks in my flat, after getting quotes from two other locksmiths, ACTL turned out to be the most responsive and reasonably priced by far. They replaced the locks (and door handle) quickly. Everything looks and works perfectly now.

I also REALLY appreciated that all communication could be handled via email - no unnecessary phone calls, which was a hassle with other companies.
  
 
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   J Vithlani 
 05/10/2024
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Amazing. Oliver arrived within 10 mins of my call and got my into my home quickly. He also kindly helped with a separate issue with my door. Highly recommended. Thanks so much

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