The short version. Letterbox Replacement with Keywise starts from £85, agreed before any work begins, with no call-out fee and no VAT. For anything urgent I aim to be with you in around 30 minutes across Southampton and the Waterside, and the number you call is answered by Bugsy himself.
A cracked or gaping letterplate lets in draughts and, worse, lets a thief “fish” for keys left near the door. A modern anti-fishing, weather-sealed letterplate fixes both.
What is included
- Old letterplate removed, aperture checked
- Weather-sealed, security-rated letterplate fitted
- Advice on keeping keys away from the door
From £85. A small job that quietly closes a real break-in route. Southampton and the Waterside.
Family-run, Waterside-based since 2013, DBS checked and fully insured, with a perfect 5.0 Google rating. No call-out fee, no VAT, and a 12-month guarantee on every part fitted. The price I quote is the price you pay, agreed before I start.
Need a locksmith now? Bugsy answers the phone himself, no call centre. No call-out fee. Call 07453 327708 for a quick honest quote.
Why the letterplate matters more than people think
Most folk never give the letterbox a second thought until it cracks or the flap stops closing. The trouble is a worn or oversized letterplate is one of the easiest ways in. A thief pushes a rod or wire through and fishes for keys, a handbag, or the door handle itself. If you keep keys on a hook near the door, that gap is doing a burglar a favour. Fitting a proper anti-fishing, weather-sealed letterplate closes that route quietly, and it stops the draught coming through while it is at it.
How I do the job
I take the old letterplate off, check the aperture is sound and the right size, then fit a security-rated plate that seals against the weather. If the hole has been chewed up over the years I will tell you straight what needs sorting before the new one goes on. While I am there I will give you honest advice on keeping keys well away from the door, because the best letterplate in the world does not help if the keys are sat within reach of it. It is a small job, from £85, no call-out fee and no VAT, and the price I say on the phone is the price you pay.
I cover Southampton and the whole Waterside, so Hythe, Holbury, Fawley, Blackfield, Dibden, Marchwood and out to Totton and the New Forest. Family-run since 2013, DBS checked and fully insured, and every part I fit carries a 12-month guarantee. If you have had a break-in or you are changing things after an unsafe situation at home, tell me and I will sort a discount, no fuss.
Want it done properly with no drama? Bugsy answers the phone himself, day or night. Call 07453 327708 for a quick honest quote.
Common questions
How much does letterbox replacement cost in Southampton?
From £85, and the price I quote on the phone is the price you pay. That includes taking the old letterplate off, checking the aperture, and fitting a security-rated, weather-sealed plate. No call-out fee, no VAT, and a 12-month guarantee on the part I fit. If the hole has been chewed up over the years I will tell you straight what needs sorting first, before I start any work.
Can a new letterplate really stop key fishing through the door?
Yes, that is the main reason to fit one. A worn or oversized letterplate lets a thief push a rod or wire through and fish for keys, a handbag, or the door handle. An anti-fishing, weather-sealed plate closes that gap. While I am there I will give you honest advice on keeping keys well away from the door, because the best letterplate does not help if the keys are sat within reach.
Do you replace letterboxes across the Waterside as well as Southampton?
I do. I cover Southampton and the whole Waterside, so Hythe, Holbury, Fawley, Blackfield, Dibden and Marchwood, out to Totton and into the New Forest. Family-run and Waterside-based since 2013, DBS checked and fully insured. It is a small job but it quietly closes a real break-in route, so it is worth doing properly. Call and I will sort a time that suits you.
Can I call to book a letterbox replacement, and who answers?
Yes, call 07453 327708 and Bugsy answers the phone himself, day or night. No call centre. Tell me what you have got and I will give you a quick honest quote over the phone, from £85, with no call-out fee and no VAT. The price I say is the price you pay, agreed before I start. No drama.
I have had a break-in, can you help with the letterbox and offer a discount?
Yes. If you have had a break-in, or you are changing things after an unsafe situation at home, tell me and I will sort a discount, no fuss. Fitting an anti-fishing, weather-sealed letterplate closes off one of the easier ways a thief gets in. It is a small job from £85, done properly, with a 12-month guarantee on the part I fit. Just ask when you call.
Bugsy Edwards
Founder, Keywise 24hr Locksmiths. Family-run on the SO45 Waterside.
This advice comes from a working locksmith, not a content writer. Bugsy answers his own phone, and was named the Hampshire Police and Crime Commissioner's 2024 Community Volunteer of the Year. 5.0 from 304 Google reviews.
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