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If you're locked out in London, call 020 3372 4688. Customers on Trustpilot report a locksmith arriving in 15–30 minutes and getting them in without drilling or damage to the door.

What to do right now

  1. 1Stay calm and stay safe — wait somewhere warm and lit.
  2. 2Check other doors and windows, but don't force anything.
  3. 3Call 020 3372 4688 and give your postcode and door type.
  4. 4Have ID ready so the locksmith can confirm you live there.

63 five-star reviews from this situation

Andrew came round very quickly and was

“Andrew came round very quickly and was able to gain entry without drilling. A crisis averted thanks to him!”

Thanks!

“Fast, effective and reasonably priced. Explained everything clearly and got me back into my flat!”

John reached me fairly quickly and was

“John reached me fairly quickly and was able to get me back into my place in no time! The job was done very efficiently! Thank you!”

John was great

“John was great, he came under 25 mins and changed my _lock_ as my latch required a key to turn the knob. Gave me pieces of advice which was useful. He’s definitely reliable and you can count on him to unlock your any of your woes.”

Gabriel came in under 25 minutes and

“Gabriel came in under 25 minutes and helped us get into our home effortlessly , he was a great help in a moment of distress. Would recommend as prices were given up front and there was no hidden costs !”

Christian helped me out and get me into

“Christian helped me out and get me into my house! Was extremely fast, friendly and a good price. Will use again for sure.”

Amazing job

“Amazing job! Arrived so quickly and let me into my room so fast!”

Really good experience with this

“Really good experience with this company and specifically Gigi , he came on time and helped me get inside my house and was lovely the whole time. Props to him👌🏾.”

A good experience

“John arrived bang on time. He was very efficient and replaced my lock expertly and quickly. He also took the time to check that I could open and close the _door_.”

Peter was an amazing locksmith

“Peter was an amazing locksmith - defintiely the best I’ve ever used!! So quick and unlocked my _door_ so easily despite it being a very hard lock to unlatch!! Would definitely recommend to everyone!! Please do call them!!”

Andrew came and unlocked my _door_ after

“Andrew came and unlocked my _door_ after I accidentally went out without mt keys. The service was incredible fast (took less than 25 mins to arrive) and Andrew was very professional. I am incredibly grateful.”

Christian arrived within 20min

“Christian arrived within 20min. He listened really well and opened our _door_ within a few minutes. He was such a friendly, chilled guy and super helpful for the next lock.”

Peter was a life saver got me into my

“Peter was a life saver got me into my _locked_ out flat in under 2m. Amazing service 100% recommend and amazing price for Saturday call out”

My Airbnb guest called Friday night

“My Airbnb guest called Friday night saying that the key from the safebox wasn't opening the _door_. I was out of town so I called and booked over the phone. Very professional service, I was updated over the phone, lock fixed within the hour. Very happy with everything. ⭐”

Arrived fast

“Arrived fast, opening it cleanly, no scratches or damage to the _door_. Sorted in minutes.”

Front _door_ latch kept sticking every

“Front _door_ latch kept sticking every time I would go out. He realigned the whole thing and tightened everything. _Door_ opens and closes properly for the first time in years.”

Left the keys on the kitchen table

“Left the keys on the kitchen table, front _door_ locked. Locksmith arrived very fast, euro cylinder picked, zero damage. In and sorted. Super friendly and a pro. Kay is the best.”

Efficient Locksmith

“My key snapped and Dan turned up extremely quickly and opened the _door_ in 2 minutes flat. I appreciate his efforts. Very reliable and efficient with reasonable fees.”

Good experience

“John was friendly and opened my _door_ quickly. Thanks”

Lockout Emergency. Needed fast response.

“I got _locked_ out of my home on a Sunday at 08:00 am and I had to go to the airport! I called londonlocksmith24h and Andrew was there 20 minutes later. Lifesaver. Highly recommended.”

Quick and efficient service

“Quick and efficient service. Emergency Locksmith arrived within 40min after being locked out. He explained the options and got the _door_ open by drilling and changed the lock. £490 for call out and new lock installed. Not cheap but got the job done quickly and professionally. Would use again and recommend to friends and family.”

I have been _locked_ out for 3 days

“I have been _locked_ out for 3 days, hoped I’d find spare key. Called locksmith and John was with me within half hour, an in less than 5 mins in my flat. He was polite and explained all costs and what he was doing even advised me on safety. Top notch service.”

I was locked out of my house this

“I was locked out of my house this evening. John came over really quickly and unlocked the _door_ within seconds. Very friendly and professional. Gave great advice for next time.”

An exceptional experience from

“An exceptional experience from beginning to end. The locksmith demonstrated true professionalism, technical expertise, and genuine care for our situation after we were locked outside for nearly an hour. The response was swift, the work was precise, and our _door_ was opened without any damage whatsoever. This is the standard every service business should aspire to. Highly recommended for anyone looking for first-class locksmith services.”

Gigi was at my property within 30 mins

“Gigi was at my property within 30 mins of me calling. After looking at my door he thought it would be a tough entry having to damage the lock. As I wasn’t happy with damaging the lock he tried another method which didn’t involve damaging the lock and within a few attempts he had prized the door open! I was over the moon and would highly recommend Gigi if you’re ever in need of a locksmith”

Dan came to our rescue after being

“Dan came to our rescue after being _locked_ in as the safety latch broke on the front door. Very professional and job done quickly. Excellent service.”

I called as i was _locked_ out of my

“I called as i was _locked_ out of my house, whitin 30 minutes Gigi came and aorted my problem, really good service.”

Would like to thank John for the

“Would like to thank John for the amazing work, he was very helpful & arrived very quickly as I was _locked_ out by my door. Highly recommend his very efficient work.”

Violet very professional and polite

“Violet very professional and polite, even the locks was way different to open them except he still done his job perfectly”

Hero’s Open Doors

“Was _locked_ out this evening with my 4 year old, so I went to Google and searched emergency locksmith. I phoned the first number on Google London Locksmith 24h. They promised to send someone within 25-30 minutes. True to their word John Raul arrived in half hour, he was polite, professional and empathetic. John drilled the ancient door lock out and replaced with a shiny new working lock and gave us 2 keys. Would highly recommend this firm and John for your future locksmith emergencies.”

John came here and in 2 seconds did a

“John came here and in 2 seconds did a _quick_ job unlocking my door. He is very skilled and an excellent professional. I was really impressed by his professional skills. 10 out of 10.”

E17 Locksmith Call Out

“Live in E17, got locked out of my flat pretty late at _night_ \- Christian was here within 15 minutes and was very fast fixing the door. Cost was exactly what they said it would be (£75 + VAT). Whole thing done with 10 minutes. Would 100% recommend and use them again.”

John is thoughtful and understanding

“John is thoughtful and understanding. My aunt and I were _locked_ out of her home and he arrived quickly. We were really grateful as it was pouring with rain. He also helped installing a lockbox. John communicates well and carries out the work to a high standard.”

You hear stories horror about

“You hear stories horror about locksmiths ripping you off…Not John. My daughter used wood to try and unlock the door after forgetting her keys. This man was not only a professional but showed care, professionalism and care in ensuring it was fixed, and affordable for me as a struggling single mother. I could never be so thankful. He fixed the lock, checked all the keys worked after, gave good advice moving forward, and was patient with me and my woes. Thank you so much John!!!!”

Great service from John

“John is great! He got us back into our house very promptly after we _locked_ ourselves out. The new lock was a little gammy and John came back the following week to help us diagnose the problem and fix it. He did an excellent job figuring out what was putting tension on the lock and causing the issue, and he oiled the lock and sanded down the frame to help with the problem. He also gave us advice on what we could get builders to do to make the door and lock even smoother. Really great work and super customer service!”

(Patrick) Amazing

“(Patrick) Amazing, he’s really kind and understanding and he was efficient with his work easily able to fix our issue with being _locked_ outside.”

_Locked_ myself out of my flat in the

“_Locked_ myself out of my flat in the rain. Called this company, they said it would be 20 mins, got there in about 10, took a total of 40 mins from being _locked_ out to in my flat with a new lock fitted. Very quick turnaround”

Very quick and reliable

“Very quick and reliable. Professional service. Only _locked_ out for 38 mins total”

Jhon was great here in no time to fix a

“Jhon was great here in no time to fix a _locked_ keys”

John Raul was so helpful

“John Raul was so helpful. He was originally going to have to drill my lock, as that’s what was required, but John understood that I didn’t have much money. Out of kindness, he offered to try opening the door instead—and he succeeded. I couldn’t be more grateful for what he did! Thank you, John!!!”

Dan was amazing and very efficient

“Dan was amazing! We were _locked_ out of our house with the lock jammed. Opened the door in no time! Very professional! Legend!”

Gi gi what a guy

“Gi gi what a guy! He can over within a hour and got us into our house as we was _locked_ out, got my kids in and changed the lock and sorted out the door, very professional and polite and a very helpful guy! Will highly recommend him and the company for any lock issues! Thanks again Gi Gi.”

Efficient & helpful

“Locked myself out on a weekend evening, Sod’s Law! Paul arrived within 20 mins and was so nice, helpful and efficient. Got me back in the house without any hassle.🙏🏻”

We can't thank Gigi the locksmith

“We can't thank Gigi the locksmith enough to coming so promptly when we were locked out. From the moment he arrived, Gigi worked efficiently and had us back inside before we knew it. It was clear he really cares about helping people, not just doing a job. If you ever need a locksmith you can trust, Gigi is the one to rely on!”

Andrew was brilliant

“Andrew was brilliant! Communicated his arrival time accurately and got the lock open very quickly and without drilling.”

Excellent service

“Left my _key_ behind the door and locked myself out, called and in 30 minutes Gigi came to help out. Explained how everything works and was very polite and efficient. Amazing service, thank you!”

Prompt service, felt very comfortable.

“Alan was very helpful when I locked myself out. He arrived quickly, got me back inside promptly and had a great attitude about it all.”

Gigi the Man

“Make an expensive mistake of locking myself out and leaving the _key_ in. Luckily the hero Gigi came in and got me into the house within a few minutes! He also advised me on a lot of my options and told me the issues with my current lock which I wish the doormen selling me my lock would have stated. Gigi was beyond helpful and polite. Great work.”

Christian was very helpful and kind

“Christian was very helpful and kind! Price was reasonable and he even let my flatmate charge her phone is his car while we were locked out.”

Great and speedy service

“Great and speedy service. We called on Friday after hours and Gigi came within 30 minutes, completing the job also within around 20 minutes and getting us back in after being locked out. Very professional and friendly. Would recommend highly.”

I was locked out and the locksmith

“I was locked out and the locksmith arrived very quickly. He opened the door in no time, was polite, professional, and did an excellent job. I’m very happy with the service — highly recommend!”

Locksmith

“I was locked out of my home, and John came to help right away. He arrived on time, was friendly, professional, and got the lock open quickly. His customer service was excellent — he explained everything clearly and made a stressful situation so much easier. I really appreciate his help and would highly recommend John to anyone who needs a reliable locksmith!”

Speedy and efficient

“Cǎlin saved us this evening, we were locked out and within 30 minutes he was at our door helping us. He was so quick and very efficient at opening the door for us and replacing the lock. 100% would recommend him if you need a locksmith. Thank you Cǎlin!”

I was locked out of my propriety with a

“I was locked out of my propriety with a broken _key_, Andrew helped me to get access inside and changed the lock. Recommend”

Late on a Saturday _night_ I had my bag

“Late on a Saturday _night_ I had my bag stolen with my keys in it and no other way to get into our flat. We had a locksmith arrive by the time we got home meaning which was so quick. Sadly we had to have our locks drilled and replaced but Julian did everything quickly and efficiently. Within 45 mins we’re safe and sound.”

Very reliable

“Very reliable. I called them because my tenants broke the _key_ inside the lock, therefore they were locked outside, and I had Alin at my address in less than the mentioned 30 minutes of waiting time. Alin was nice, very polite, and always positive. He solved quickly, we had to replace the lock and the final work was really looking good. Huge thanks!”

I recently lost my keys and called the

“I recently lost my keys and called the locksmith for the first time.Gigi was sent for the service to unlock and fix my lock.not only was the locksmith(Gigi) prompt and professional,but he also did an excellent job fixing my lock and providing me with a new _key_ for a decent offer.I highly recommend their service to anyone in need of a reliable locksmith(Gigi)”

Lost keys, locked out - fixed in 60 minutes

“Andrew L arrived at my flat, within 20 minutes of me losing my key and reporting being locked out, at 11pm last _night_. He was extremely polite, professional, knowledgeable and skilful. Within 5 minutes I was back inside, and half an hour later he had replaced the lock he'd had to drill and the job was done - he had the required replacement cog-cylinder lock in the van. I cannot praise him and his company enough - from the first contact on the phone to final payment, I received helpful, supportive advice which allayed any fears that I may have had. The costs were outlined before work started, as was the level of disruption and noise (poor neighbours! Drilling metal at 11.15pm wasn't pleasant) - but it was swift and kept to a minimum. I absolutely recommend Lock Services London Ltd, as they completed everything as promised, and much more rapidly than I expected. Thank you, again, Andrew L.”

We had Patrick come to us late hours in

“We had Patrick come to us late hours in the _night_ to help us get into our flat. He was quick and explained everything to us in a simple way. Would definitely recommend his services”

Had a lock issue yesterday _night_

“Had a lock issue yesterday _night_! I called locksmith, Gigi arrived in 30min and helped me open the door in 15min! Great and fast service! Thanks to Gigi!!”

Dani came out very quickly to unlock a

“Dani came out very quickly to unlock a fire door despite being late at _night_, was patient and knowledgeable of his field.”

Thank you very much Gigi

“Gigi the locksmith was very useful and very helpful. He came in less then 25 minutes and save my _night_. I lost the key and I couldn’t get in my house. He open the door and replaced the lock in less then 20 min. Good price and he was very cordial and professional. Thank you”

Amazing company

“Amazing company, definitely will use them again. Few days ago I lost my keys, I called this company as suggested from previous costumers. Gigi promptly came on time to rescue me on late _night_. He quickly open the door and even though wasn’t easy he still managed to do it really quickly. Lovely engineer to work with, competitive prices and quick response.”