Urgent
Emergency Locksmith
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 into a new home? Lost your keys? Had a break-in? When to change your locks, what it typically costs in Cornwall, and which insurance-compliant locks to ask for.
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.
Five common reasons Cornwall homeowners change their locks:
What it costs in Cornwall (2026):
Ask the locksmith to fit British Standard compliant locks where your insurance requires them, and to show you the kitemark or star rating. Most Cornish locksmiths can fit a non-urgent lock change within 24-48 hours, or the same day for emergencies.
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 lock changes? 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 lock changes in Cornwall.
Yes — it's one of the most important security steps when moving. You don't know who else has keys: previous owners, family members, letting agents, builders, cleaners, neighbours holding spares. A full lock change on a 3-bed home costs £300-£600 and gives you complete control over who has access.
Single UPVC euro cylinder: £80-£140. BS3621 mortice lock: £120-£200. Anti-snap TS007 3-star cylinder: £100-£180. Multipoint mechanism: £180-£350. Full set for a 3-bed home: £300-£600. All inclusive of locks, labour and basic parts.
Most UK home insurance requires BS3621-rated 5-lever mortice locks on wooden external doors, and either BS3621 multipoint or TS007 3-star cylinders on UPVC/composite doors. Anti-snap protection on euro cylinders is increasingly mandatory. Check your policy schedule and tell your locksmith what's required.
Usually yes for emergency work (post-burglary, lost keys) and often for booked jobs. Standard residential lock parts are carried by most Cornwall locksmiths in their van. Specialist high-security or unusual lock types may require ordering — usually 1-3 days.
Yes — for most lock changes you'll need to be there to provide access, choose options, and pay. The work itself typically takes 30-90 minutes for a single lock, longer for full house changes. For holiday-let lock changes between guests, some specialists can work with your cleaner or property manager.