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Recent Locksmith reviews in London

Punctual, polite and did the job to a great standard.

Replace door handle

£40

Got the job done. Happy with the outcome.

Install two door handles / locks

£30

He was very helpful and would recommend

Fix a door lock

£100

Same day attendance. Greatly appreciated

Fix door latch

£100

Great job , happy customer !

Install a lock on kitchen door

£50

Mohammed was brilliant at communication, when he was going to arrive and what exactly he was doing to fix my issues. Very helpful and would highly recommend

Installing a Digital Lock

£80

What's the average cost of a locksmith in London

£55 - £110

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Average reviews for Locksmith Services in London

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Recent Auto Locksmith reviews in London

Dry helpful and quick. Thank you!

Keyless lock fixing and outdoor lock safe

£150

Great service

I need a combination key lock installed

£50

GreaT service from Mark. Got the job done quickly, he was very professional and knowledgeable. I would highly recommend.

Lost the key for garage lock. Need to get it open

£120

Great service and friendly guy

Fit internal house door locks and key safe

£150

Mark was super prompt with communication and came and fixed the job really fast! He brought everything with him and gave us 3 spare keys. Absolutely recommend

Open the garage without a key. replacement locl

£75

Great work!

Install lockbox SUPRA C500 Pro Key Safe (

£45

What's the average cost of an auto locksmith in London

£50 - £120

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£50

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Recent Lock Repair reviews in London

Mohamad was excellent! Went above and beyond.

Fix latch door to loft and install in door handle

£50

Mark did an amazing job at fixing my UPVC doors and a couple of windows too. Vey good attitude and very efficient. I will definitely work with him again.

Fix 2 UPVC door balconies lock

£60

Mark is friendly and responds to messages immediately. He was easy to work with. He carried out the assessment promptly and communicated the findings to us clearly.

Sliding balcony doors are stuck and need repair

£5

Alex was amazing so handy communicative and really flexible will use him from now on

Fix latch (it sticks) and add bolt to door

£50

Excellent service. Professional, friendly and polite

Fix broken patio lock

£60

Dry helpful and quick. Thank you!

Keyless lock fixing and outdoor lock safe

£150

What's the average cost of a Locksmith in London

£55 - £100

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Why use Airtasker locksmiths in London?

If you’re locked out of your property or in urgent need of a lock replacement, we are here to help! Airtasker connects you with locksmiths from North to South London. So whether you’re in Holborn, or farther out in Sutton, a Tasker can solve your headache fast. 

Find nearby help wherever you are – from your home in East London or your business in Central London. Our platform helps you find 24-hour locksmiths, all within a budget you can afford. 

Simply put up a task and get free quotes within minutes from locksmiths near you. Depending on availability, a Tasker may be able to come to you within 20 minutes to an hour. 

London locksmiths can help with any situation, be it helping you regain access to your property or upgrading your home security. Their services include lock picking, replacement, or repair.  

With crime being a common problem in London, you may want to increase your home’s security against potential intruders. To do so, you need a qualified locksmith to fit new locks and improve your lock system. If burglars have broken out your door lock, an emergency locksmith can fix that up quickly as well.  

Aside from locksmith services, we also connect you to door frame fitters if you’d rather replace your entire door to match the new locks. In the unfortunate event of a burglary, a tradesman may also repair your broken windows. For good measure, you can install a security camera to your home or dash cam to your vehicle for your extra peace of mind.  

You can get all this done within our platform for as little time and effort as possible. Booking locksmith services is so simple you could be sipping coffee at Costa Coffee or strolling along Hyde Park while you go through the booking process.

What does locksmithing include?

While they’re great in emergencies, you can call on a locksmith to help with other lock-related challenges, too. Here’s you can expect when you hire a locksmith for different tasks:

Emergency locksmith

Emergency locksmiths are available at short notice and often work outside standard trading hours. Ideally, you want to find a locksmith near you so they can get to you quickly and keep your lockout time to a minimum. An emergency locksmith will first try to pick your locks and deadbolts to get you back into your home. But if this doesn’t work, they’ll have the right tools to drill the lock and immediately install a new one to keep your home secure.

Auto locksmith

If you break or lose your car key, or lock it inside your car, you can hire an automotive locksmith. They can unlock your car to retrieve your keys or replace your lock and key with a new one. Auto locksmiths can also help with fitting car locks, fixing car door handles, and replacing ignition barrels.

Lock repair

Locks don’t last forever. Wear and tear can make them stick or even break. A locksmith can help with lock repairon your front door, car door, garage door, mailbox, bathroom/bedroom, and even your windows and sliding doors. They’ll either fix and realign the broken lock or if it’s beyond fixing, they’ll replace it with a new one.  

Lock installation

If you’ve got a new door, a broken lock, or you’re not confident your current security system is secure, you might need a new lock installed. This is a smart idea if you’ve lost track who has access or a copy of your keys. Find a locksmith near you to install a new or upgraded lock so you can be confident it’s done properly. When you post your task, be sure to specify what type of lock you need fitted, whether you have the lock already, or if you need the locksmith to provide materials. 

Recent Locksmith tasks in London

Install door lock

£30

Haggerston, Greater London, E2

14th Mar 2026

I need my door lock fitted

Replace a door handle with the lock

£50

Freezy Water, Greater London, EN3

13th Mar 2026

I need a handyman to replace a door handle and the lock for a bathroom door. Please also supply the door handle and lock materials which should be similar to the one shown in the picture

Install Tuya Smart Lock on Door ASAP Tonight or Tomorrow Morning

£100

Creekmouth, Greater London

12th Mar 2026

Need someone experienced to install a Tuya smart lock on my door as soon as possible — ideally tonight or tomorrow early morning. The job includes: • Removing existing lock if needed • Installing the new Tuya smart lock • Making sure it is fitted properly and works correctly • Checking lock/unlock function, handle, alignment, and app/connectivity if relevant Looking for someone who: • Has experience installing smart locks / digital locks • Has their own tools • Can do a clean, proper job • Is available urgently Please message with: • Your availability tonight or tomorrow morning • Your experience with Tuya or similar smart locks • Your quote Location: IG11 Barking Lock is already purchased.

He was super efficient and very quick. I needed the job done urgently, and he handled everything smoothly and professionally. Great communication, no hassle, and got it sorted fast. Highly recommend.

Replace balcony door handle with lockable handle

£40

Upper Holloway, Greater London

12th Mar 2026

Need the handle on my balcony door replaced with a lockable handle (with key). Looking for someone who can: • Remove the existing handle • Supply and install a new lockable handle (chrome) • Ensure the door locks properly Wood balcony door. I want a chrome handle can buy this separately if you cannot supply .

Fix or Replace Broken Door Handle / Lock Mechanism

£80

Peckham, Greater London, SE15

11th Mar 2026

I need an experienced locksmith or skilled handyperson to fix a broken door lock at my rental property. The Issue: The door handle turns, but it does not engage the latch to open the door. When using the key from the outside, the key turns, but the door still won't unlatch. It seems the internal spindle or the mortise lock mechanism is broken. What I need from you: - Inspect and diagnose the issue. - Repair the current mechanism OR supply and install a suitable replacement lock/handle set. - If a replacement is needed, please ensure it matches the existing setup as closely as possible and provide the new keys to the tenants. Note: I am happy to reimburse the cost of any replacement parts upon presentation of the receipt, so please quote for your LABOR ONLY (and call-out fee). Please let me know your availability to get this sorted ASAP

Inspect and fix door lock

£40

Cowley Peachey, Greater London

10th Mar 2026

Trouble opening the door and the upper lock seems to not open unless door handle is pushed down hard.

Car key not registering

£100

Crystal Palace, Greater London, SE19

10th Mar 2026

My car key is not registering with my car.

Front door lock service/replacement

£150

Alperton, Greater London, HA0

9th Mar 2026

I’m facing an issue with my front door lock - the key would become stiff/hard to turn about half way through when rotating the lock. The cylinder likely needs servicing or replacing.

Mark did a great job - quick, punctual and efficient 👍🏼

Key hole installation for bedroom door

£45

St John's Wood, Greater London, NW8

9th Mar 2026

A new door handle was installed just today. We need a keyhole and key lock put in to be able to lock the door from inside and outside Pictures show the current door needing fixing and a sample door in the house of what it we want it to look like with the key

Replace handle and lock

£50

Wembley, Greater London

9th Mar 2026

replace door handle/lock leading to garden.

Door latch with lock replacement.

£20

South Hackney, Greater London

8th Mar 2026

Door latch replacement with key needed in Hackney. Current latch is faulty and hard to open. Quick, professional replacement required as soon as possible

Locksmith

£100

New Malden, Greater London, KT3

15th Feb 2026

I am locked in. It’s a upvc door with cylinder lock which has failed to open the door. I need to access door to open and close please?

Liam knows his stuff. Great guy great service Thank you .

Fix the door lock dead bolt

£50

Homerton, Greater London, E9

5th Feb 2026

I need the deadbolt of the lock in the door frame to be sorted.

I’ve had a very disappointing experience with this handyman. He charged more than the original quote and couldn’t justify the increase. He also claimed material costs without providing receipts, and the prices were inflated. I felt taken advantage of and scammed. I would not recommend his services due to a lack of transparency and trustworthiness.

Install 2 locks on the internal doors

£50

Kennington, Greater London

10th Jan 2026

Install a lock on two internal doors. You will need to drill the door to make space for the lock

Great work, communication and left the place clean!

Fixing lock on the back door

£80

Osterley, Greater London

7th Jan 2026

I changed the lock on the back door as the old one was faulty. This one is fine to lock door from inside but cannot be unlocked from outside.

Siamak is conscientious and a very person. He fixed the problem to a high standard. I highly recommend him.

Fix door handle

£50

Canary Wharf, Greater London

30th Dec 2025

Fix broken door handle and also hanger

Good experience, quick and efficient

Locksmith or someone with tools

£30

Hitchin Square, Greater London

17th Dec 2025

Hi. I'm looking for a local locksmith or someone with the right tools in Bow to help me open a lock box that got damaged by water. It's okay if it gets damaged, I just need it open. Ideally tomorrow before 3pm.

I don't know how many times I can thank Josh, he saved the day. He was friendly and super helpful. Would definitely recommend him. Thank you again.

Smart Home Lock Installation

£200

London, Greater London, EC2V

9th Dec 2025

I have two things that need to be installed at my home... A smart lock on my front door to directly replace the existing lock: https://yalehome.co.uk/keyless-nightlatch-accesskit-black/ (The existing lock is an ERA mortice deadlock- I can send picture if needed). And this battery powered intercom system to connect to my existing entry phone (it's fully compatible as per rings website): https://en-uk.ring.com/products/intercom Each has quite clear installation instructions. The Ring intercom has simple wiring instructions.

He did a good job installing locks with no fuss. Thanks very much.

Fix door handle

£50

Millwall, Greater London

6th Dec 2025

The door jammed and I had to unscrew it - I need it put back together / fixed

Great job! Good task

Change and install new lock

£50

Alperton, Greater London, HA0

23rd Oct 2025

Change lock remove old install the new

Very professional ,punctual when eta is given, and very helpful

Recent Auto Locksmith tasks in London

Car key not registering

£100

Crystal Palace, Greater London, SE19

10th Mar 2026

My car key is not registering with my car.

Key hole installation for bedroom door

£45

St John's Wood, Greater London, NW8

9th Mar 2026

A new door handle was installed just today. We need a keyhole and key lock put in to be able to lock the door from inside and outside Pictures show the current door needing fixing and a sample door in the house of what it we want it to look like with the key

Door handle and key/lock installed

£75

St John's Wood, Greater London, NW8

8th Mar 2026

The door handle was completely removed as someone was locked inside some weeks ago. We need a door handle installed and a key put in as well to be able to lock the door from inside and outside Pictures show the current door needing fixing and a sample door in the house of what it we want it to look like

Install key safe outside building

£20

Stockwell, Greater London

26th Feb 2026

Hi. I need a key safe installed. Unfortunately I dont have wireless drill!

What a lovely person! Polite, friendly and job done as requested. Very small job but done with no complaints. Will hire him again if I need any help in the future.

I need two doors fixed with new handles with a key lock.

£80

Holland Park, Greater London

25th Feb 2026

I would like to fit two doors with handles containing a lock. I can provide the handles and locks.

Bedroom Chubb Lock – Door Unlock & Replace Lock as lost key

£50

Harlington, Greater London

25th Feb 2026

I’ve lost the key to my bedroom Chubb lock and the door is currently locked. I need someone experienced with locks to: 1. Open the locked bedroom door (non-destructive if possible). 2. Remove the existing Chubb lock. 3. Supply and install a new replacement lock with keys.

Great service attention to detail was 10/10 definitely use Deep again

Lock/key box fitted to outside wall

£70

Dollis Hill, Greater London

21st Feb 2026

i have a lock/key box i need fitted to the outside wall. its five screws but will need five holes drilled into brickwall.

Friendly polite. Efficient

Install keysafe

£45

Perivale, Greater London, UB6

18th Feb 2026

We have a keysafe that we would like to install on the front of our property. We need someone with a power drill, 5mm drill bit for masionry and T30 Torx drive (star) screwdriver.

Need a copy of my KIA key

£50

Chiswick, Greater London

14th Feb 2026

2008 Kia Ceed. One key stopped starting the car, the other works fine. I have the faulty key and it may only need reprogramming. Looking for the most cost-effective option.

Remove 3x Keyboxes

£50

Streatham Park, Greater London

10th Feb 2026

I have 3x Key Boxes on the wall next to my front door left over from whoever lived at my flat before me. I would like these removed. The locks have changed and I do not have the codes and neither does the previous owner rendering them useless. I contacted the maker of the keyboxes and they said an angle grinder would be needed to remove them.

Range rover fobless keys not working

£250

Repton Park, Greater London

6th Feb 2026

Range rover evoque 67 reg fobless keys both arent working. The internal unlock button is working for central locking. Currently entering the car manually and require new fobs potentially.

Keypad lock repair - asap emergency

£70

Stepney, Greater London, E1

3rd Feb 2026

I NEED SOMEONE TO repair keypad lock as it opens from outside but you cannot open doors from inside

Install wall mounted key box

£30

Wandsworth, Greater London, SW18

1st Feb 2026

Hi! I just need help installing a wall mounted key box

Yale key lock forgotten code Open

£40

Rotherhithe, Greater London

25th Jan 2026

Yale lock outside front door to keep lock box - forgotten code and needs reset

Need to fit a digital code lock and replace a key lock

£70

Surrey Quays, Greater London, SE16

21st Jan 2026

We need a key lock replacement on one of our meeting room doors (can see in photos below of the doors state) We also need a Digital code lock installed onto another door

Edvinas Sadly did arrive very late but was very apologetic for this. The lock he installed work perfectly and looks good was done well and he also tidied up the mess after his work. very good service

Fixing of key

£10

Grove Park, Greater London

16th Jan 2026

Changing or fixing of key.

Open door using key box

£10

Upper Belvedere, Greater London

13th Jan 2026

Need to open a key safe and provide access to tenant and then return the key

Attach outside key box to brick wall

£35

Central Parade, Greater London

6th Jan 2026

We need some help to attach an outside key box into a brick wall.

Lock with key put on bedroom door

£80

Globe Town, Greater London, E2

5th Jan 2026

I need a lock with a key put onto a bedroom door

Remove broken key stuck in front door lock

£50

Lambeth, Greater London, SE1

1st Jan 2026

Front door key has broken off inside lock. Need to get the key removed from the lock

Removed broken key from lock. Thank you for your quick help

Recent Lock Repair tasks in London

Fix or Replace Broken Door Handle / Lock Mechanism

£80

Peckham, Greater London, SE15

11th Mar 2026

I need an experienced locksmith or skilled handyperson to fix a broken door lock at my rental property. The Issue: The door handle turns, but it does not engage the latch to open the door. When using the key from the outside, the key turns, but the door still won't unlatch. It seems the internal spindle or the mortise lock mechanism is broken. What I need from you: - Inspect and diagnose the issue. - Repair the current mechanism OR supply and install a suitable replacement lock/handle set. - If a replacement is needed, please ensure it matches the existing setup as closely as possible and provide the new keys to the tenants. Note: I am happy to reimburse the cost of any replacement parts upon presentation of the receipt, so please quote for your LABOR ONLY (and call-out fee). Please let me know your availability to get this sorted ASAP

Inspect and fix door lock

£40

Cowley Peachey, Greater London

10th Mar 2026

Trouble opening the door and the upper lock seems to not open unless door handle is pushed down hard.

Fix door lock

£55

Notting Hill, Greater London, W11

8th Mar 2026

Fix bathroom door lock and fix/replace hinge for cabinet door in kitchen

Repair door lock

£150

Paddington, Greater London, W2

6th Mar 2026

The door handle twists but it does not open. I believe the barrel in damaged and needs to be replaced.

Repair of door lock.

£35

Little Heath, Greater London

27th Feb 2026

Door locked, need to open and replacement of lock

“Arrived on time, left everything in perfect condition, highly professional and reliable.

Fix door handle and lock

£30

Woodford Green, Greater London, IG8

25th Feb 2026

The door handle and lock needs to be fixed. If needed you may need to replace the entire handle and lock which can be provided upon request

Fixed my toilet lock

I need two doors fixed with new handles with a key lock.

£80

Holland Park, Greater London

25th Feb 2026

I would like to fit two doors with handles containing a lock. I can provide the handles and locks.

Repair & Replace Shed Locks (Tools Required)

£100

Ponders End, Greater London

20th Feb 2026

I need a handyman to repair and upgrade the locks on my wooden shed. Tasks required: 1. Re-secure top and bottom locks – The top bolt/lock on the shed door has come loose and needs to be properly re-screwed and secured back into the wood. The bottom locks will need to be added. I have purchased these already. May need to drill the floor to make holes. 2. Remove old lock + padlock (no key) – There is an old hasp/lock with a padlock attached, but I do not have the key. This will need to be cut off and removed completely. 3. Install new lock (already purchased) – I have bought a replacement lock which needs to be fitted securely in place. 4. Install additional hasp-style lock – I have also purchased a second lock (similar to the one shown in the photo) which needs to be installed so I can attach a padlock to it. The shed is wooden and access is easy via the driveway. You will need to bring your own tools, including: • Drill • Screwdrivers • Drill bits suitable for wood • Tools to cut/remove the existing padlock (e.g. bolt cutters or angle grinder) Looking for someone experienced with shed/door hardware who can complete this securely and neatly. Please confirm you have the necessary tools when making an offer.

A great finish and informative advice and about keeping things in place.

To fix a lock on a window

£25

Chalk Farm, Greater London, NW1

18th Feb 2026

To fix a lock on a window

Will book again. Knew what he was doing and sorted it.

Unlock door and fix handle back

£30

North Greenwich, Greater London

12th Feb 2026

Bathroom door is not opening and handle has fallen off

Thank you so much! Punctual and great job done

Fix door handle / lock

£100

Shadwell, Greater London

11th Feb 2026

The door handle felt off. Need to replace either the handle or the whole thing. I have only old handle. New one needs to be bought and will compensate on top of the job.

Fix the door lock dead bolt

£50

Homerton, Greater London, E9

5th Feb 2026

I need the deadbolt of the lock in the door frame to be sorted.

I’ve had a very disappointing experience with this handyman. He charged more than the original quote and couldn’t justify the increase. He also claimed material costs without providing receipts, and the prices were inflated. I felt taken advantage of and scammed. I would not recommend his services due to a lack of transparency and trustworthiness.

Fix doors x2 door handles, install locks on x2 doors

£50

Rush Green, Greater London, RM7

4th Feb 2026

2 doors to have their handles and latches fixed please. Replacement handles and latches are supplied. Please see x2 images of the holes where the handles will be placed. 2 doors to install locks so we can lock doors from inside. Please purchase appropriate locks for installation. Message me to show me what locks will be suitable for installation. See images of full view doors (x2) . 1 bathroom door that is stuck shut needs to be opened. Please remove this handle and install new handles (which are supplied). Please see the image of the broken handle.

Fix garden door lock

£60

Chase Cross, Greater London

3rd Feb 2026

garden door lock/ handel does not fully lock sometimes - gets jammed

Keypad lock repair - asap emergency

£70

Stepney, Greater London, E1

3rd Feb 2026

I NEED SOMEONE TO repair keypad lock as it opens from outside but you cannot open doors from inside

Street door lock repair / replacement

£25

Peckham, Greater London, SE15

2nd Feb 2026

Small simple repair/ replacement needed to a street door lock that keeps sticking & causing the door to jam I’m guessing the barrel or latch needs replacing (see pics) the tasker will need to buy the right type as part of the job (I’ll cover additional cost with receipts) as I don’t know what’s needed

Fix a lock

£40

Wanstead, Greater London, E11

1st Feb 2026

The lock for our side gate seems to have gotten twisted and thus we are not able to insert the key to open it. Need the lock to be fixed asap. Thanks.

Fixing lock on the back door

£80

Osterley, Greater London

7th Jan 2026

I changed the lock on the back door as the old one was faulty. This one is fine to lock door from inside but cannot be unlocked from outside.

Siamak is conscientious and a very person. He fixed the problem to a high standard. I highly recommend him.

Fix door handle

£50

Canary Wharf, Greater London

30th Dec 2025

Fix broken door handle and also hanger

Good experience, quick and efficient

Fix door handle

£50

Millwall, Greater London

6th Dec 2025

The door jammed and I had to unscrew it - I need it put back together / fixed

Great job! Good task