What we do
Cornwall Locksmiths is a lead generation service for locksmith work across Cornwall. We don't kick down doors, we don't fit cylinders, and we don't show up at your door with a toolbag. What we do is connect you — quickly and without fees — with the vetted local locksmith most suited to your specific job.
The model is simple. You tell us what you need (postcode, type of work, any urgency). We match you with a Cornwall-based locksmith who handles that exact work in your area. They quote you direct, you pay them direct, the job goes ahead. The transaction is between you and the locksmith; we step out once the match is made.
Why we built this
When you're locked out at midnight or staring at a snapped key in the front door, you don't have time to research five locksmiths and compare quotes. Most people Google "locksmith near me", call whoever ranks first, and pay whatever they're asked. That's often a national call-centre that subcontracts to a local — at a hefty markup.
We bridge that gap. By focusing only on Cornwall and only on locksmith work, we know the local operators, the realistic prices, and who can actually get to your address fast. You get an introduction to someone genuinely local; the locksmith gets a qualified lead with no platform fees taken from their quote.
How it actually works
- You submit a quote request via our form or by email — name, postcode, type of work, any urgency.
- We match you with a locksmith in our network based on location, availability, and the specific job type. For genuine emergencies, match usually happens within minutes.
- The locksmith contacts you direct with an ETA, quote, and any clarifying questions.
- You decide whether to go ahead. No pressure from us, no follow-ups unless you ask.
- Job goes ahead between you and the locksmith — payment, scheduling, completion all direct.
Our promises
- No fee to you, ever. Quotes are free, matching is free, and we never add a margin to what the locksmith charges.
- Vetted, DBS-checked locksmiths only. Everyone we match you with is checked, insured, and operates to recognised UK standards (BS3621 mortice, TS007 cylinders).
- Honest matching. If your job needs a specific kind of locksmith (e.g., auto/transponder programming, commercial master-key systems), we match you accordingly — not just to whoever's nearest.
- Honest about what we are. We're a lead gen service, not a locksmith. Footer disclosure on every page; this About page exists so you can verify before contacting us.
- Your data stays minimal. We only collect what's needed to match you — see our privacy notice.
Coverage
We cover all of Cornwall, from Bude to Land's End. We have locksmiths serving every major town and most rural postcodes — from Truro and St Austell through to remote properties on Bodmin Moor and the Lizard peninsula. If we can't find you a match (rare, but it happens for very remote addresses or unusual job types), we'll tell you honestly.
The services we cover
- Emergency locksmith — lockouts, snapped keys, broken locks, post-burglary callouts
- Lock changes — new locks, BS3621 insurance upgrades, moving in, lost keys
- Car locksmith — car key replacement, programming, roadside lockouts
- Commercial locksmith — master key systems, access control, business security
- Key cutting — standard, high-security, and restricted-profile keys
Resources
We've also written a growing library of honest, practical guides covering lock change costs, BS3621 insurance requirements, what to do when you're locked out, smart-lock options for holiday lets, and how to spot dodgy "national" locksmith services. Free to read, no email required.
Other Cornwall services we run
Cornwall Locksmiths is part of a small portfolio of Cornwall-focused lead-gen services for off-mains rural homes. If you also need a septic tank specialist, see our sister site: Kernow Septic Services — the same honest matching model, applied to Cornwall's off-mains drainage market.
Get in touch
Quote request? Use the form on the homepage. Just have a question? Email hello@cornwalllocksmiths.co.uk. Locksmith who wants to join the network? Same email — we're always open to good local operators.