Commercial Locksmith Services in Kentish Town & the Kentish Town area
Kentish Town Locksmiths provides a trained, fully insured commercial locksmith service for shops, offices, cafes, salons, studios and workspaces across NW5 and the surrounding streets. From the businesses along Kentish Town Road and Fortess Road to the units near the Tube and Overground stations, we help owners, managers and letting agents keep their premises secure, lockable and open for trade. Everything we do is mobile, so a locksmith comes to you with a van stocked with commercial cylinders and door hardware.
Open 24 hours, 7 days a week · Fully insured
Whether you need a planned lock change on a shopfront, a worn uPVC door mechanism repaired before it fails, or an emergency locksmith London callout after a break-in, we answer the phone day and night. We work around opening hours, confirm an exact price before any work begins, and aim to complete most jobs in a single visit. Call 020 7871 7825 and tell us what has happened — we will send help straight away.
What we do
Available 24/7
Day, night, weekends and bank holidays — a real local locksmith answers and sends a fully-stocked van.
We come straight away
Based in Kentish Town, we send a locksmith straight away — we're usually with you in about 30 minutes.
Fully insured
Vetted locksmiths, a clear price on the phone, and no surprise add-ons when we arrive.
Damage-free entry
We pick and bypass locks the right way, so most lockouts are solved without drilling anything.
Brands We Service
We fit, repair and replace all major UK lock brands — from everyday nightlatches and mortice locks to high-security anti-snap euro cylinders.
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- Union
- ERA
- Chubb
- Ultion
- Avocet
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- Union
- ERA
- Chubb
- Ultion
- Avocet
Don’t see your brand? We service virtually every make — just call.
Before you call — what to expect
What customers usually ask before booking
Can you come out in the evening, at the weekend, or on a bank holiday? Yes — our team works around the clock, every day of the year, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays. If you are locked out London at midnight on a Sunday or need a lock change London on Christmas Day, ring 020 7871 7825 and a locksmith will be on the way.
How much will it cost? There is no single fixed figure because every job is different. The final quote depends on the type of lock involved (for example, a Yale-type nightlatch, a 5-lever mortice deadlock, a euro cylinder on a uPVC door, or a multipoint lock on a composite door), the time of day, the travel distance to your postcode district, and any parts that are needed. What we can promise is that you will receive a clear, confirmed price on the phone before anyone travels to you — so there are no surprises on the doorstep.
How do I know the person who turns up is genuine? Our technicians arrive in a marked van and carry photo identification. Before any work begins, they will explain what they intend to do and why. We are fully insured, and we are happy to answer any questions you have about our approach. If you are ever unsure, you can call us back on 020 7871 7825 to verify the booking.
Will you need to damage my door or lock to get me back in? In most cases, no. When a customer contacts us about being locked out London, our first step is always to explore the least destructive option available — checking whether a window or back door is accessible, or whether a spare key is held by a neighbour, letting agent or family member. If entry does need to be made, our experienced locksmiths use skilled, targeted methods suited to the specific lock and door, and they will walk you through the approach before starting.
How our quote process works — from first call to confirmed up-front price
Step 1 — Call us on 020 7871 7825. Our team answers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Tell us your postcode district, the type of door or lock involved, and what has happened — a lockout, a damaged euro cylinder, a broken uPVC multipoint lock, whatever the situation is.
Step 2 — We ask the right questions. To give you an accurate quote, we will ask about the lock type (nightlatch, mortice deadlock, euro cylinder, multipoint), the door material (timber, uPVC, composite, UPVC patio or French door), whether parts are likely to be needed, and the time of day — all of these affect the final figure. There is a call-out charge, and this is explained clearly at this stage.
Step 3 — You receive a confirmed price. Before we send anyone out, we give you an exact, all-in price that covers labour, the call-out charge, and any parts discussed. That figure does not change once the technician arrives, provided the job is as described. For emergency locksmith London calls, this process takes just a few minutes on the phone.
Step 4 — You decide. There is no pressure. If you are happy with the confirmed quote, we send a skilled locksmith straight away and are usually with you in about 30 minutes. If you have further questions, ask them — our team is there to help, not to rush you.
What to expect from the technician on arrival
Arrival window and communication. When you call for an emergency locksmith London or a planned lock change London, we tell you we are on the way and are usually with you in about 30 minutes. The technician travels to you directly in a marked van — you will not be left waiting with no idea of progress. If anything changes en route, we will let you know.
Identification and verification. The technician will introduce themselves, present photo ID, and confirm your name and the job details before anything begins. If you are a tenant and your letting agent or landlord needs to be involved for access or authorisation purposes, we can help you think through the right steps — establishing that the person requesting entry has a legitimate connection to the property is a standard part of how we work.
A clear walkthrough before work starts. For every job — whether it is a locked out London call, a door lock replacement London, a uPVC door lock repair London, or a full lock change London — the technician will explain exactly what they are going to do, what parts (if any) will be fitted, and why that approach is right for your door and lock. If there is a choice of options, such as fitting an anti-snap euro cylinder or a TS007 3-star cylinder on a uPVC door, those options will be described plainly so you can make an informed decision.
A tidy finish and a final check. Once the work is done, the technician will clear away any debris, test the lock with you present — checking that the door opens and closes smoothly and that all keys work correctly — and answer any questions about maintaining the lock or improving security going forward. We do not consider the job complete until you are satisfied the door is secure. Ready to book or just want to talk through what you need? Call 020 7871 7825 — we answer 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
Service area
Areas we cover around Kentish Town
Based in Kentish Town, we reach Kentish Town and the surrounding area fast — 24/7. Don’t see your street? Call us, we very likely cover it.
020 7871 7825Frequently asked questions
Answers to what our customers ask most. Still unsure? Just call.
Do you change business locks outside normal working hours?+
Yes. We run a 24 hour locksmith London service for commercial customers, so we can attend evenings, weekends and bank holidays. If a shop or office has been broken into overnight or a key has snapped at closing time, call 020 7871 7825 and we will send a locksmith straight away. We are usually with you in about 30 minutes across Kentish Town and the surrounding area.
How much does a commercial lock change cost?+
The final figure depends on a few honest factors: the type and number of locks, whether we can repair or must replace the cylinder, the parts and door hardware required, the time of day, and how far we travel. We do not quote a flat rate sight unseen, but we confirm an exact up-front price on the phone, including any call-out charge, before anyone comes out. There are no surprises added after the work.
Can you make several doors or units work on one key?+
Yes. For businesses with multiple doors, or landlords and managing agents looking after several units, we can set up keyed-alike cylinders so one key opens the doors you choose, or a master-key arrangement that gives different staff different levels of access. We discuss how your premises are used first, then plan the key hierarchy so it stays practical and secure.
My uPVC shop door key turns but will not lock. Can you fix it?+
Often, yes. A uPVC door lock that spins, sticks or will not throw the bolts usually points to a worn or failing multipoint mechanism or a tired euro cylinder. We carry out uPVC door lock repair across London and either repair the gearbox or replace the cylinder with an anti-snap unit. It is worth acting early, before the mechanism fails completely and leaves the door locked out or jammed.
Will new locks meet my insurer's requirements?+
Many commercial policies specify particular standards, such as BS3621 mortice deadlocks on timber doors or TS007 3-star rated anti-snap cylinders on uPVC and composite doors. We will fit hardware that suits typical UK insurer wording, and we will tell you plainly what we are installing so you can check it against your policy schedule. If you are unsure of the exact requirement, read it to us over the phone and we will advise.
Do you repair the door or only change the lock?+
We focus on locks, cylinders, nightlatches, mortice deadlocks and the multipoint mechanisms inside uPVC and composite doors. Where a lock has stiffened because the door has dropped or the keep is misaligned, we will adjust and realign what we can so the new lock works smoothly. If a door is too badly damaged to secure, we will explain that honestly rather than fit a lock that will not last.
Are your locksmiths insured and properly trained?+
Yes. Our technicians are trained, experienced and fully insured, and they turn up in a mobile van stocked with commercial cylinders and door hardware so most jobs are completed in one visit. You are welcome to ask for identification when we arrive. For any commercial lock work in Kentish Town, call 020 7871 7825 and speak to our team directly.
Can you secure premises after a break-in before I decide on new locks?+
Yes. If you have had a forced entry, our priority is to make the premises safe and lockable again so you can trade. We can change the affected cylinders or locks straight away, then talk through longer-term upgrades such as anti-snap cylinders or a keyed-alike setup once the immediate emergency is handled.
Locked out or need a lock fixed? We are on the way.
We answer 24/7 — talk to a real local locksmith now.
020 7871 7825