Services

Lock fitting and repair services in Derby
There are a variety of reasons why you will want to have your locks changed; on some occasions it is a matter of emergency, i.e. you have lost or misplaced your keys and will require a locksmith to attend your home straight away to prevent unwanted visitors and for instant peace of mind.

While other circumstances such as moving home are less urgent but are equally as important and may require being booked in for the day you move or for a later date, we have instant slots available daily all in preparation to cater for your demands.

When booking a locksmith to change the locks at your home or business, you want to be sure you are using an engineer who is experienced, credible, trustworthy and a company cost friendly. To reassure you of this, all our locksmiths are DBS checked (formally CRB) and are fully assessed and accredited.

All our locksmiths in Derby are able to carry out a full home security and insurance compliance check as part of our service and are also able to recommend products that conform to all of the relevant standards for your insurance requirements.

Non Desteuctive Vehicle Access

Our Derby Auto Locksmiths are highly skilled in the most up to date non-destructive vehicle opening techniques. We go above and beyond your local breakdown provider such as the AA, RAC and Green Flag. Every entry we do is completely damage free and we do not use air wedges to force the door which usually results in minor damage.

We use highly specialist tools to open the door allowing you to recover your keys from inside the vehicle. We specialise in most vehicle manufactures, including Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Fiat, Vauxhall, Volvo and many more. Our service is quick, professional and most importantly damage free. All our engineers go through repeat training in this sector, so not only do we keep up with the most up to date techniques as new vehicles come out but our time in the field is reduced as our engineers’ skills are constantly enhanced. Looking for fast and professional vehicle entry in Derby and surrounding areas? Call our Auto Locksmiths Derby now.

Locked Out?
Being locked out can be a very stressful time and a huge inconvenience, but it is a common occurrence for many people in normal everyday life, all over the country. Firstly, we urge you not to panic and self-stress. If you are locked out of your house during the day, or even in the middle of the night, our trained and skilled door engineers are ready to help you get back into your property as fast and as cost effective as possible.

If your keys have been lost or stolen we can replace your locks straight away. If the lock is faulty our Derby Locksmiths will ask you to give a brief description of what is happening when you are trying to unlock your door.
To ensure that you are not locked out of your property for too long, we average an emergency response time of approximately 30 minutes to arrive at your property. We can also replace your locks to meet your home insurance requirements, or corresponds with BS3621 (home insurance regulations).

Our Locksmiths in Derby are specialists at entry in the most up to date and modern non-destructive techniques. We are fortunate to have some of the best non destructive entry engineers in the country which is a statement we can back with many years of proven history. Left your keys inside? Our locksmiths have lots of experience on some of the most difficult modern 3 star and 5 lever locks. We have all the correct tools and knowledge complimented with a wealth of experience and a friendly and very professional approach.

Locks with extra added protection against lock picking
High Security locks give you extra added protection against lock picking, Lock bumping and Lock drilling. Insurers can expect you to have these fitted to your doors to comply with their BS3621 standards.

How can you tell if you have a high security lock fitted?
High security locks usually have the British Standard kite mark logo printed on the face or the side of the lock. If the lock has a British standard kite mark, it means it will comply with the BS3621 standards required by most insurers to the policy valid. High Security Locks come in many different variants and our professional Derby locksmiths can help you decide the correct high security lock for your property. Call us today to discuss your options.

High Security Locks can be keyed alike. Keyed alike means that one key can operate as many locks as you wish for example the front and back door.

Specialists at fitting anti snap locks
High Security Anti Snap Locks are highly recommended and add protection against lock snapping, lock bumping and lock picking. It’s very rare that thieves or burglars will pick your lock, the art of a high security Anti Snap lock is the sacrificial snap section itself.

We supply Anti Snap locks with molybdenum cores and locking pin, this keeps the intruders locked out after attempting an attack. Lock snapping has been on a fast rise in Derby since 2009, however we are frequently seeing more and more properties being fitted with Anti Snap Locks in and around highly affected crime areas. Anti Snap Locks come in different ranges and sizes, call us now to discuss our wide anti snap lock range and which variant would suit your door the best.

UPVC & Composite door mechanism repair
UPVC and composite doors use a mechanism locking system to keep your door secure when locked. They can fail usually leaving the door jammed shut or leaving you unable to lock your door and keep your home safe. Our locksmiths in Derby are specialists in this area and can usually have a replacement mechanism fitted and your door back working the same day.

UPVC and composite door mechanisms in Derby come in all different brands, sizes and functions. It is important they are fitted by professional locksmiths such as us to ensure your door maintains its high level of security standards for your insurance and safety but most importantly its left doing its job and keeping you and your property safe.

Call us now to discuss how we can quickly fix your broken door mechanism and put your mind at ease.

UPVC WINDOW MECHANISM REPAIR
Our Derby UPVC window repair specialists have the right knowledge and the right tools to carry out any necessary window repairs to your domestic or commercial premises. We can also replace glass, fit UPVC window hinges, window handles, window mechanisms and more. Our UPVC window repair experts fully appreciate the up most urgency when it comes to getting your window repaired so we aim to arrive with you extremely quickly. We guarantee all our newly fitted products.

WINDOWS & DOORS BOARDING UP SERVICE
Our engineers are highly skilled when it comes to boarding up your home or business. We can extract the broken glass or panel and put a temporary board up in place allowing the property to immediately be secure.

We can give you a fixed quote to replace the glass or panel that has been damaged or smashed making it an easy process from start to finish for our customers. To get a fair and easy quote call us now.

SNAPPED KEYS EXTRACTED
If you have snapped your key in the lock our Derby Locksmiths can usually extract broken keys leaving your lock in a fully working order and saving you having to replace the lock.

Keys snap off in locks usually when the key has been copied and the cobbler has used a poor-quality blade, the key is stiff to turn, or it has been made weak and bent prior to entering the lock. There are certain circumstances where a key won’t extract or cant extract but not to panic, our engineers carry replacement parts on board to have you back up and locking again in no time.