07453 327708 | 02381 550025 | 24/7 emergency, no call-out fee, ever
Perfect 5.0 across 280+ verified Google reviews
“Great service from Don (Bugsy) today sorting a problem with multipoint lock on our side door....” , John Savage, Google review
No call-out fee, ever day or night, weekends, bank holidays
“Don (Bugsy) is a really nice guy who does an honest, professional job at a good...” , Bernice Chiswell, Google review
Hampshire PCC Community Award recognised by the Police & Crime Commissioner, 2024
“We have used Keywise before. On this occasion Bugsy came out after we had problems with...” , Yvonne Doherty, Google review
BS3621 & TS007 3-star every lock fitted meets UK insurance spec
“I recommend Keywise, especially if you ever get locked out of your property. The chap arrived...” , Antony Insuli, Google review
Most jobs under 30 mins based on the Waterside (SO45), out fast
“Just met Bugsy this morning after having issues with my front door and what a lovely...” , Nick Mayes, Google review
Family-run independent Bugsy answers his own phone
Non-destructive entry we pick locks open, no broken doors
Free security audits no charge for Age Concern referrals
Perfect 5.0 across 280+ verified Google reviews
“Great service from Don (Bugsy) today sorting a problem with multipoint lock on our side door....” , John Savage, Google review
No call-out fee, ever day or night, weekends, bank holidays
“Don (Bugsy) is a really nice guy who does an honest, professional job at a good...” , Bernice Chiswell, Google review
Hampshire PCC Community Award recognised by the Police & Crime Commissioner, 2024
“We have used Keywise before. On this occasion Bugsy came out after we had problems with...” , Yvonne Doherty, Google review
BS3621 & TS007 3-star every lock fitted meets UK insurance spec
“I recommend Keywise, especially if you ever get locked out of your property. The chap arrived...” , Antony Insuli, Google review
Most jobs under 30 mins based on the Waterside (SO45), out fast
“Just met Bugsy this morning after having issues with my front door and what a lovely...” , Nick Mayes, Google review
Family-run independent Bugsy answers his own phone
Non-destructive entry we pick locks open, no broken doors
Free security audits no charge for Age Concern referrals
Keywise 24hr locksmiths covering Botley, Hampshire
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Local locksmith · Botley · SO30, SO32

Locksmith Botley SO30 — 24hr Service

24hr locksmith in Botley (SO30, SO32). Bugsy answers the phone himself. No call-out fee, ever. Under 25 mins from the Waterside.

Response

Under 25 mins from the Waterside

Postcodes

SO30, SO32

Rating

5.0 ★, 280+ reviews

Call-out fee

£0, ever

Hours

24/7, weekends & bank holidays

Bugsy Edwards beside the Keywise locksmith van in Botley

We know the streets here.

Regular call-outs near Manor Farm Country Park, Botley Mill and Botley Market Hall. We’re not a national chain reading off a postcode, Bugsy lives and works here, drives a van everyone recognises, and answers the phone himself.

Also covering:

  • Hedge End
  • West End
  • Bursledon
  • Curdridge

Need a locksmith in Botley? Bugsy answers the phone himself. No call centre, no waiting list, no call-out fee.

Botley, Manor Farm Country Park, the Mill, the Market Hall, is a 25-minute run. Mostly residential SO30/SO32, with a small commercial cluster around the Square.

What locksmith work can you do in Botley?

  • 24 hour emergency locksmith Botley, locked out, snapped key, kicked-in door. Under 25 mins from the Waterside.
  • Insurance lock changes Botley, British Standard 3621 mortice deadlocks and 3-star anti-snap cylinders that meet every UK home insurance requirement.
  • Non-destructive entry, we pick the lock open. Saves your door, your cylinder, and a lot of money.
  • UPVc door repair Botley, multipoint gearboxes, hinges, alignment. We carry every common UK gearbox on the van.
  • Sold Secure key safes, fitted at the right height, in the right spot. From £120 supplied and fitted.
  • Free home security check, Bugsy walks round with you and points out the weak spots in plain English.
  • Burglary repair & boarding-up, same-day response, no waiting overnight to feel safe.

Which parts of Botley do you know?

SO30 and SO32 throughout. UPVc work heavy on the estates. Insurance lock changes for the growing rental market. Commercial work for the Square businesses. Local landmarks we work near: Manor Farm Country Park, Botley Mill, Botley Market Hall.

Which postcodes do you cover around Botley?

Full SO30, SO32 coverage. We also regularly serve Hedge End, West End, Bursledon, Curdridge from this area, same pricing, same response, no premium for being a few miles out.

How fast can you reach Botley?

Inside 25 minutes from the Waterside.

Do you cover Curdridge from Botley?

Yes, same pricing, no premium. SO32 is well-covered.

Why use a local Botley locksmith?

The national chains arrive an hour later and reach straight for the drill. Keywise is local. The first move is always to open the door without breaking it. No call-out fee on top, no VAT surprises, quoted up front before any work starts.

Who is Bugsy?

Donald ‘Bugsy’ Edwards runs Keywise, family-run, independent, and the 2024 Police & Crime Commissioner Community Volunteer of the Year (Hampshire & Isle of Wight). The award recognises years of looking after the Waterside community, especially the vulnerable and elderly. Read the official PCC write-up.

Can I call a Botley locksmith now with no call-out fee?

Locked out, locks need upgrading, or just want a quick chat about what your insurer needs? Ring 07453 327708. Most Botley jobs reached inside under 25 mins from the waterside.

Common questions

Is there a locksmith in Botley open 24 hours?

Yes. We run a 24 hour emergency service across Botley and SO30, day or night. Locked out, snapped key in the lock, or a kicked-in door after a break-in, ring and Bugsy answers the phone himself. No call centre, no waiting list. Most Botley jobs are reached in under 25 minutes from the Waterside. No call-out fee on top, and you’re quoted up front before any work starts. No drama, just sorted.

How much does a locksmith cost in Botley?

We tell you straight before we start. No call-out fee, and the price is quoted up front so there are no surprises when the work is done. Key safes start from £120 supplied and fitted. Lock changes, UPVc repairs and emergency entry are all quoted on the job, depending on what you need. The national chains add a call-out charge and reach for the drill. We open the door without breaking it first, which saves you money.

Will a Botley lock change meet my home insurance requirements?

Yes. We fit British Standard 3621 mortice deadlocks and 3-star anti-snap cylinders that meet every UK home insurer’s requirements. If you’re not sure what your policy asks for, ring for a quick chat and we’ll sort it. This matters a lot for the rental market around Botley, so landlords and tenants both get covered properly. We carry the common stock on the van, so most insurance lock changes are done same-day with no waiting about.

Can a Botley locksmith open my door without breaking the lock?

Most of the time, yes. Non-destructive entry is always the first move. We pick the lock open, which saves your door, your cylinder, and a good bit of money. The chains often drill straight away because it’s quicker for them, not cheaper for you. We carry every common UK UPVc gearbox on the van too, so if a multipoint mechanism has failed we can usually repair rather than replace. Quoted up front, no call-out fee.

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Common questions

Is there a locksmith in Botley open 24 hours?

Yes. We run a 24 hour emergency service across Botley and SO30, day or night. Locked out, snapped key in the lock, or a kicked-in door after a break-in, ring and Bugsy answers the phone himself. No call centre, no waiting list. Most Botley jobs are reached in under 25 minutes from the Waterside. No call-out fee on top, and you’re quoted up front before any work starts. No drama, just sorted.

How much does a locksmith cost in Botley?

We tell you straight before we start. No call-out fee, and the price is quoted up front so there are no surprises when the work is done. Key safes start from £120 supplied and fitted. Lock changes, UPVc repairs and emergency entry are all quoted on the job, depending on what you need. The national chains add a call-out charge and reach for the drill. We open the door without breaking it first, which saves you money.

Will a Botley lock change meet my home insurance requirements?

Yes. We fit British Standard 3621 mortice deadlocks and 3-star anti-snap cylinders that meet every UK home insurer’s requirements. If you’re not sure what your policy asks for, ring for a quick chat and we’ll sort it. This matters a lot for the rental market around Botley, so landlords and tenants both get covered properly. We carry the common stock on the van, so most insurance lock changes are done same-day with no waiting about.

Can a Botley locksmith open my door without breaking the lock?

Most of the time, yes. Non-destructive entry is always the first move. We pick the lock open, which saves your door, your cylinder, and a good bit of money. The chains often drill straight away because it’s quicker for them, not cheaper for you. We carry every common UK UPVc gearbox on the van too, so if a multipoint mechanism has failed we can usually repair it the same day. No drama.

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5Google rating
280+verified reviews
13years independent, since 2013
Bugsy, 2024 Police and Crime Commissioner Community Volunteer of the Year
2024 PCC Community Volunteer of the Year

The number on the van is Bugsy's. He answers it himself, day or night.

Perfect 5.0, what customers actually say

★★★★★

“Great service from Don (Bugsy) today sorting a problem with multipoint lock on our side door. Easy and very responsive communication via WhatsApp, Don arrived promptly and quickly determined cause of the problem and fitted the…”

John Savage · 3 months ago

★★★★★

“Don (Bugsy) is a really nice guy who does an honest, professional job at a good price. He fitted a new window handle and lock, plus sorted out our garage access door which didn't lock (…”

Bernice Chiswell · 4 months ago

★★★★★

“We have used Keywise before. On this occasion Bugsy came out after we had problems with two locks on our Village Hall doors. Typically when he got there the locks were working fine! He gave them…”

Yvonne Doherty · 4 months ago

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