Meredith locksmiths
Profile reviewed Founding
Based in Brighton & Hove
65 reviews on Checkatrade · rated 5/5
Locksmiths
From emergency lockouts and gaining entry to lock repairs, replacements, upgrades and new installations.
East Sussex
Locksmiths in Brighton & Hove
Browse locksmiths serving Brighton & Hove for emergency lockouts, lock changes and upgrades, cylinder replacement, mortice lock replacement, night-latch repairs and replacement, multipoint locking-system repairs. Check individual profiles to see the services each business offers and the areas they cover, then request a business or post your job on TradeKind.
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Locksmiths help restore access and improve door security when locks, keys, handles or mechanisms fail. Businesses that cover Brighton & Hove may be based there or elsewhere in Sussex, so check each profile to confirm it covers the area and offers the work you need.
Listed locksmiths serving Brighton & Hove
Before making a request, check that the business takes on the work you need and covers your area.
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Locksmiths services in Brighton & Hove
Services can include the following. Individual businesses may offer some rather than all of these, so check the profile for the exact work you need.
- Emergency lockouts
- Lock changes and upgrades
- Cylinder replacement
- Mortice lock replacement
- Night-latch repairs and replacement
- Multipoint locking-system repairs
- uPVC door lock repairs
- Snapped-key extraction
- Key extraction
- Door realignment related to lock operation
- Window-lock repairs and upgrades
- Garage-lock repairs
- After-burglary lock repairs
- Keyed-alike lock changes where offered
- Home lock-security assessments
Finding locksmiths serving Brighton & Hove
A business does not have to be based in Brighton & Hove to take on work there. Check the areas covered on each profile as well as the services offered, then request a business that fits the job or post the details through TradeKind.
When to call a locksmith
- Keys are lost
- A lock is stiff
- A door will not open
- You have moved home
- Locks need upgrading
- A mechanism has failed
What to include when asking for a quote
- Describe the exact problem or result you want, including when it started or what you want changed.
- Add clear photos where they can be taken safely, and include measurements, plans or model details if they are relevant.
- Give the property location, access or parking constraints, and any deadline or urgency.
- Say whether you are supplying materials, products or appliances, or want the business to include them.
- Mention previous repairs, surveys, quotes or known defects that could affect the work.
What to check before hiring a locksmith
- Call-out fee
- Parts
- Non-destructive entry approach
- ID/ownership checks
- Insurance
- Warranty
- Relevant experience with similar work
- A clear written quote or scope of work
Useful questions to ask a locksmith
- What is the call-out fee?
- Can you avoid drilling?
- Are parts included?
- Do you work on uPVC doors?
- Is there a warranty on the lock?
- Have you completed similar work before?
What can affect the cost of lock work
- Time of day
- Lock type
- Parts
- Door mechanism
- Access
- Urgency
- Security level
Before the work starts
- Have proof that you are entitled to access the property if an emergency opening is needed.
- Explain the door type, lock type and symptoms as clearly as possible.
- Do not force a stiff door or broken key if that could cause more damage.