Guildford Locksmith
Locked out, lock broken or need new locks? Free quote on the phone and an engineer on the way.
- Locksmith from £39Free quote on the phone
- Locks supplied from £25Part only, plus fitting
- Typically 15–20 minAverage time to your door
- No callout feeIf you go ahead · 24/7, same price at night
Over 60 employed engineers, all fully insured. 12-month guarantee on parts we fit.
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Lock change from £88 -
uPVC gearbox from £89 -
Locked out from £39
What our Guildford locksmiths fix, with the price you pay
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Locked out
from£39We get you back in, then check the lock still works before we leave.
Fast door opening -
Lock change
from£88New euro cylinder supplied and fitted, anti-snap if you want it. The usual fix after lost keys or a house move.
Anti-snap cylinders -
uPVC gearbox
from£89Handle spins or the door will not lock? We replace the worn gearbox and keep the rest of the door.
uPVC doors -
Nightlatch replacement
from£88Sticking or worn Yale-type latch replaced, the classic lock on older timber front doors.
Timber doors -
BS3621 deadlock
from£109Insurance-approved mortice deadlock fitted, so your door meets what most home insurers ask for.
BS3621 approved -
uPVC lock repair
from£69Stiff handle or a lock that is not catching. Most uPVC faults are fixed in one visit. Door adjustment from £79.
uPVC doors
Prices in Guildford
- Your jobLocked out, gain entryOpening the door so you can get back in from£39
- Replacement lock supplied (part only) from£25
- Lock repair from£39
- uPVC lock repair from£69
- uPVC window lock or handle repair from£69
- uPVC door adjustment from£79
- Lock change, supply and fit from£88
- Gearbox or full multipoint mechanism from£89
- BS3621 deadlock and cylinders from£109
Prices plus VAT where applicable.
How we price
- Free quote on the phone. The engineer checks the lock and confirms the price with you before starting any work.
- No callout fee if you go ahead. If you decide not to go ahead once the engineer has arrived, a £49 assessment fee covers the visit.
- Same price 24/7, including nights, weekends and bank holidays.
- 12-month guarantee on parts we fit.
- Fully insured engineers, employed by us.
Tell us the door, the lock and your postcode. We give you a quote straight away.
A locksmith in Guildford who confirms the price before starting
From interwar semis in Merrow to Victorian villas in Charlotteville and cottages in the Surrey Hills, our employed engineers work across every kind of Guildford home. One 24/7 line reaches us for Guildford, Woking, Godalming, Farnham, Aldershot and Farnborough.
Most calls we take in Guildford are one of three things: someone locked out, a lock that has stopped working, or a household that wants the locks changed after lost keys or a move. You describe the door and the lock, we give you the price, and the nearest engineer drives to you.
Our engineers carry the common cylinder sizes, nightlatches, mortice locks and uPVC gearboxes, so most jobs are finished in one visit.
Locksmiths who know Guildford
Older Guildford and Surrey Hills properties often have timber doors, leaded lights and sash windows, so locks have to be chosen to suit the frame rather than simply swapped for a standard fit.
Homes and doors we see most
- Interwar semis in Merrow and Onslow Village
- Victorian villas and terraces around Charlotteville
- Timber-framed cottages in Surrey Hills villages such as Shere and Shalford
Places we work near
- Guildford CastleNorman keep and gardens above the town centre
- Guildford CathedralModern brick cathedral on Stag Hill, visible across the town
- University of SurreyCampus on Stag Hill beside the cathedral
- Yvonne Arnaud TheatreRiverside theatre on the River Wey near the town centre
- Guildford High StreetSteep cobbled street with the projecting Guildhall clock
- Abbot's HospitalJacobean almshouse on the High Street founded by Archbishop George Abbot
From phone call to a working door in five steps
Call and describe the problem
Tell us about the door, the lock and your postcode in Guildford.
Get a free quote
We give you a quote on the phone for what you describe. No callout fee if you go ahead.
Nearest engineer drives to you
An engineer is typically with you in 15 to 20 minutes, and within 30 minutes at most.
Price confirmed, then the work
The engineer checks the lock and confirms the price with you before starting. Nothing is done without your OK.
Pay when the job is done
Card, cash or bank transfer, with a written receipt.
Answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
GU postcodes and the towns around Guildford
Typical homes: interwar semis and Victorian villas. One number covers all of them.
- GU1Slyfield
- GU2Guildford Park, Onslow Village, Park Barn
- GU3Worplesdon, Normandy, Compton
- GU4Burpham, Chilworth, Jacobs Well, Shalford
- GU5Bramley, Wonersh, Gomshall, Shere
- GU6Cranleigh, Ewhurst, Alfold Crossways
- GU7Godalming, Farncombe
- GU8Milford, Elstead, Witley, Chiddingfold
All 38 GU postcodes we cover
- GU1
- GU2
- GU3
- GU4
- GU5
- GU6
- GU7
- GU8
- GU9
- GU10
- GU11
- GU12
- GU14
- GU15
- GU16
- GU17
- GU18
- GU19
- GU20
- GU21
- GU22
- GU23
- GU24
- GU25
- GU26
- GU27
- GU28
- GU29
- GU30
- GU31
- GU32
- GU33
- GU34
- GU35
- GU46
- GU47
- GU51
- GU52
Towns nearby
- Woking
- Farnham
- Godalming
- Leatherhead
- Cranleigh
- Ash
- Send
- Shalford
Locksmith in Guildford: common questions
What does a locksmith in Guildford cost?
Lockouts start from £39, lock changes from £88 and uPVC gearbox replacements from £89, plus VAT where applicable. You get a free quote on the phone, and the engineer confirms the price before starting.
What do you work on?
Front and back doors on homes and small businesses: lockouts, lock changes, lock repairs, uPVC and composite doors, window locks and repairs after a break-in. We do not work on cars or safes.
Can you fit insurance-approved locks?
Yes. BS3621 mortice deadlocks for timber doors and anti-snap euro cylinders for uPVC and composite doors. Tell us what your policy asks for and the engineer brings the right lock.
Which areas around Guildford do you cover?
Every GU postcode on the mainland, plus nearby towns such as Woking, Farnham, Godalming, Leatherhead, Cranleigh, Ash. If you are not sure, call and we will tell you straight away which engineer can reach you.
How do I pay?
When the job is finished. Card, cash or bank transfer, and you get a written receipt you can use for an insurance claim.
Do nights and weekends cost more?
No. The price is the same at 3am on a Sunday as it is at midday on a Tuesday, bank holidays included.
Do you cover Woking, Farnham and the villages in the Surrey Hills?
Yes. The same 24/7 line covers Guildford, Woking, Godalming, Farnham, Aldershot, Farnborough and the villages between them. Country roads in the Surrey Hills can slow a journey, so we confirm the arrival time for your address when you call.
Can you replace the lock on an old oak front door?
Yes. The engineer checks the thickness and condition of the door first, then suggests a lock that suits it, usually a BS3621 mortice lock for an external timber door.
Need a locksmith in Guildford now?
Call, tell us what has happened and get a free quote. The nearest engineer is sent as soon as you say yes.
Over 60 employed engineers, all fully insured. 12-month guarantee on parts we fit.
From £39 · Locks from £25 · No callout fee if you go ahead · 24/7