10/10
DA14Repair to lock on balcony door
Very prompt response to my request. Excellent service for a very reasonable price.
Verified review · Checkatrade
24/7 emergency call-out
Emergency Locksmith Crayford & Kent
Locks & Alarms Ltd runs a 24/7 emergency locksmith call-out from its base in Crayford, covering Crayford and the whole of Kent. Call 01322 436084 for a lock-out, lost or stolen keys or a lock that has failed. You get an honest arrival estimate before the engineer sets out, and replacement locks are fitted with anti-drill and anti-snap cylinders as standard.
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When to call
When to call an emergency locksmith.
Lock-outs and lock failures go straight to emergency call-out. Planned work, like upgrading locks, starts with a free quote instead.
Locked out
Keys left inside, lost on the way home, or a lock that simply will not open. Tell us where you are and you get an honest arrival estimate before the engineer sets out.
Lost or stolen keys
If the keys could be used to get in, the lock should be changed so they stop working. Replacement locks are fitted with anti-drill and anti-snap cylinders as standard.
Broken or jammed lock
A key that will not turn, a lock that jams or a door that will not lock at night. The engineer repairs or adjusts where possible and replaces where not.
After a break-in
Call the police first, then us. A forced door or broken lock should not be left overnight, and the emergency line runs 24/7 so it can be secured whatever the hour.
How it works
What happens when you call.
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Call 01322 436084
The line is answered around the clock for emergencies. Tell us the door, the lock and what has happened.
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Honest arrival estimate
Arrival depends on distance and traffic, so there is no one-size promise. You get a straight estimate before the engineer sets out.
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Repair, adjust or replace
The engineer repairs or adjusts where possible and replaces where not, and explains the choice before work starts.
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Test and hand over
Every lock is tested with you before the engineer leaves, and the keys are handed over.
Verified reviews
What customers say about the call-out.
Verified Checkatrade reviews, with the job's postcode district shown.
10/10
DA5Upgrade to CCTV
We have been using this company for approx 8/9 years now for Emergency call out, Alarm and CCTV installation and service on 2 different properties. The guys are always polite,friendly,courteous and tidy. They spend time to explain everything to you and very competent at what they do. We have just upgraded our CCTV to full HD HIC-Vision giving a much better quality and improved night time vision. Have no hesitation in recommending Locks and Alarms Ltd.
Verified review · Checkatrade
Questions
Emergency locksmith, asked and answered.
Is your emergency locksmith really 24/7?
Yes. Emergency call-out runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and 01322 436084 is answered around the clock for emergencies. Office hours for quotes and planned work are Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 17:00.
How quickly can you get to me?
It depends on where the engineer is, the distance and the traffic, so we do not promise a fixed number of minutes. You get an honest arrival estimate on the phone before the engineer sets out. A Checkatrade reviewer in DA14 wrote of their lock repair: "Very prompt response to my request."
How much does an emergency locksmith cost?
It depends on the lock, the work needed and the time of the call, so no single price is published. Ask about cost when you call, before anyone sets out. For planned work, like upgrading locks or fitting a keyed-alike system, you get a free visit and a written fixed-price quote first.
I have lost my keys. Should I change the locks?
If the keys could lead someone to your address, or you cannot be sure where they went, changing the lock is the safe option, because the old keys stop working. Replacement locks are fitted with anti-drill and anti-snap cylinders as standard.
Which areas do you cover for emergencies?
Emergency call-out covers Crayford and the whole of Kent from our base at 10 Beech Walk, Crayford DA1 4NP. Checkatrade-verified jobs sit mainly in the DA postcode districts, including Dartford, Bexley, Bexleyheath, Erith, Belvedere, Sidcup, Welling and Gravesend.
Can you secure my home after a break-in?
Yes. Call the police first, then call us: the emergency line runs 24/7, so a broken lock or damaged door can be secured whatever the hour. Once things are settled, a free quote visit can review locks, alarm and CCTV in one go.
Related reading: What should I do if I'm locked out of my house? · What should I do after a break-in?
Planned lock work? Book your free quote.
No obligation. An engineer visits, surveys your property and gives you a fixed written quote, or call 01322 436084 and talk it through first.