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Locked out, snapped key, or broken lock? A local locksmith can often reach town addresses within the hour. Non-destructive entry where possible.
From £75Shop, office, holiday let, warehouse? What commercial locksmiths do (master key systems, access control, emergency callouts, security upgrades), what it typically costs, and what to ask before you hire.
We’re still launching in Cornwall and may not have a local locksmith for you yet. Tell us what you need; your confirmation email says straight away what happens next.
Commercial premises have different lock needs to homes — higher footfall, multiple key holders, insurance and regulatory requirements, and the cost of being locked out is much higher (lost trading hours, missed deliveries, security breaches).
Common commercial locksmith jobs in Cornwall:
Cornwall has thousands of small businesses — retail in the towns, holiday lets along the coast, agricultural premises inland, plus offices and light industrial. When you contact a commercial locksmith, describe the property (type, current locks, what's not working) and ask what similar jobs they've done.
Typical commercial callouts start from £120 for diagnosis and basic work. Larger projects (master key system design, access control installation) are quoted on survey — usually free.
We’re an independent guide, not a locksmith. These are the honest options; if you’re locked out right now, use the first one.
Locked out? This is the fast route. The Master Locksmiths Association lists its member companies online, searchable by postcode, so you can call a locksmith based near you directly.
Ask the locksmith for ID when they arrive and a fixed price before they start. Ask whether they’re an MLA member, and be wary of national call-centre numbers posing as local firms. For lock changes, ask for BS3621 or TS007-rated parts if your insurance needs them.
Not urgent? Tell us what you need. We’re still looking for Cornish locksmiths to work with, so we may not have one for your area yet; your confirmation email says straight away what happens next. If we do have one, we’ll tell you who before sharing anything, and locksmiths may pay us for introductions.
Need something other than commercial locksmith? Our guides cover the full range of Cornwall locksmith work — emergencies, lock changes, car keys, commercial, and key cutting.
Locked out, snapped key, or broken lock? A local locksmith can often reach town addresses within the hour. Non-destructive entry where possible.
From £75Moved in, lost keys, post-burglary, or upgrading to BS3621? Full lock replacement on UPVC, composite or wooden doors — insurance-compliant.
From £80Locked out, lost the key, or need a spare cut and programmed? Mobile auto locksmith service — typically 50-70% cheaper than a main dealer.
From £75Master key systems, access control, restricted-profile cylinders, holiday-let smart locks. Survey and quote on site.
From £120Standard, mortice, dimple, high-security and restricted-profile keys. Most jobs cut while you wait.
From £3Typical 2026 starting prices in Cornwall. These are guides, not quotes: always agree a price with the locksmith before any work starts.
Lockouts, snapped keys, broken locks. Daytime rate; out-of-hours premium £30-50.
Single cylinder or mortice replacement, parts inclusive. BS3621-compliant.
Spare cut + programmed. Lost-key replacement from £150 (no original needed).
Evening, weekend, and bank holiday callouts. Available where local capacity allows.
Find your nearest town guide for typical prices and local tips.
Everything you need to know about commercial locksmith in Cornwall.
A master key system uses lock cylinders configured so that each user has a key that opens only their door, while a master key opens all of them. Useful for offices (manager has master, staff have individual office keys), holiday lets (cleaner master key, guest individual key), and retail (manager opens all, staff open till areas only). Costs from £400-£800 for a typical small system.
Yes — most commercial locksmiths in Cornwall fit keypad locks, fob readers, and mobile-app access systems. Smart-lock installation typically costs £250-£800 per door depending on the system. Networked access control (multiple doors, central admin) is a bigger project — quoted after a site survey.
Two popular options: keypad locks (you give guests a code, change it between bookings) or smart locks with app control (you generate booking-specific access remotely). Keypads are cheaper (£150-£300 installed); smart locks are more flexible (£300-£800). Both eliminate physical key handovers and lost-key problems.
Often the same day for business emergencies, typically within 1-2 hours in the daytime if the locksmith is based nearby. Out-of-hours (overnight, weekends) is available but premium-priced — useful for security breaches or lockouts blocking opening.
Standard keys can be copied at any key-cutting shop. Restricted-profile keys can only be copied by the original installer or authorised dealer, with written authorisation from the keyholder. Used where unauthorised copying is a risk — schools, offices, holiday lets, healthcare facilities.