Our residential locksmiths specialise in opening locked houses, lock replacement and faulty lock repair in Salford. An engineer will be with you within 30 - 45 minutes, every day of the year, 24 hours a day. There’s no call-out fee, and we’ll quote you a price before we travel. All of our engineers are fully insured, DBS checked and City and Guilds trained. We offer a 1-year guarantee on all of our work.
Home Locksmith Services in Salford
Our engineers cover everything from Salford Quays in M50, right the way through to Irlam in M44. They have 15 years of experience dealing with all manner of lock problems, including:
- Emergency house and flat lockouts
- Lock changes because of lost keys
- Snapped key removal
- Repair and replacement of all common domestic locks
- uPVC and composite door lock repairs
- Gearbox and multipoint replacement
Locked Out of Your House or Flat in Salford: What to Do Next
If you're locked out of your house or flat, call 0161 7110030 and give us your postcode and type of door. We can open most front doors without causing damage. Our engineers are trained to open uPVC, composite and timber doors.
What to check before calling us:
- Make sure that a family member, housemate, neighbour or landlord doesn’t have a spare key.
- Don’t try to force the door or a window open as any damage could cost more than the faulty lock.
- Check the type of door you have, e.g., timber, uPVC or composite. If you live in a flat, it’s useful to know which door is locked.
- Find proof of address, e.g., a utility bill or tenancy agreement.
- Call us and let us know the type of door you have and your postcode. We'll talk you through the service and give you an idea of the cost.
When the engineer arrives, check their ID (they’ll have a photo ID and uniform). Their name should match the one we gave you.
Many flats in the M50 postcode area, e.g., around Exchange Quay, close to The Lowry, around MediaCityUK and near the Imperial War Museum North have a communal entrance door which is controlled by the building manager or letting agency plus the actual door into each flat. Our locksmiths can gain entry to your flat door and carry the correct cylinder to carry out this service; however, you will need to show some form of identification that proves you live at the property prior to them carrying out the work. Some flat doors are self-closing, so just stepping outside can find you locked out!
Common Home Lock Faults in Salford and How We Fix Them
Faults vary from house to house, which is why it’s important to correctly diagnose the fault before any work begins. The type of doors we repair and replace varies too from flats in Salford Quays to terraced houses in Pendleton and Broughton and houses in estates in Worsley and Walkden.
Key turns but the door won’t open: the lock mechanism may be worn or damaged. A homeowner called us out to Pendleton (M6) as the key turned but their older timber front door would not open. Our engineer was on site within 40 minutes, diagnosed a worn night latch and gained entry without damaging the door. A BS3621 Yale night latch was supplied and fitted for an agreed price of £135 including labour, parts and VAT. The engineer was with the customer for 45 minutes.
Door won’t stay shut: this is commonly caused by a misaligned keep or a sagging door. Re-aligning the keep or door is normally a cheaper solution than replacing the lock.
Key sticks or won’t turn: a faulty lock cylinder, a bent key or dirt within the lock are likely to be the culprit. We’ll test your lock, replace the lock cylinder if necessary and keep your lock if it is still serviceable.
Door handle feels loose or spins round: the fixings or mechanism behind the handle are likely to be worn or loose. We can replace or mend your door furniture.
Changing and Upgrading Home Locks in Salford
If you’ve recently moved into a new home, had a break-in or lost your keys, it’s a good idea to change the locks, as the old keys will still open the door until the cylinder is changed.
After a break-in, we check your lock, cylinder and handles and keep to see if any further attention is needed and advise whether you need a joiner. If you suspect there may still be a person in your property please contact 999 first; we can help once the situation is safe.
We supply and fit all kinds of lock upgrades and replacements, including:
- BS3621 security mortice locks and night latches (including Yale locks) for timber doors
- TS007 3-star security euro cylinders (including Ultion locks) for uPVC & composite doors.
Residential Locksmith Prices in Salford
Prices may vary depending on lock, property type & time of call. We do charge more for a call-out at night or on weekends; we’ll confirm price over the phone. All prices include labour, parts and VAT.
- Home lockout: £40 to £245+
- Lock repair: £40 to £250+
- Lock change, supply and fit: £90 to £480+
- Standard deadbolt and cylinders: £30 to £300+
- Gearbox and full multipoint: £90 to £370+
For a 24-hour locksmith service, call Locksmith Salford on 0161 7110030 any time of day or night.
