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Locksmith work in Freemantle
Freemantle sits close to Southampton city centre, and we cover it day or night. Locked out, snapped key, door that won’t lock behind you, whatever it is, call Bugsy and he’ll tell you straight what it needs and what it costs before he sets off. On most jobs we start with non-destructive entry, so you keep your existing lock and door where we can. A simple lock-out is from £80 with no call-out fee, and if we can’t fix it you don’t pay.
Beyond getting you back in, we handle lock changes and upgrades, uPVC and multipoint door lock repairs, mortice and window locks, and anti-snap TS007 3-star cylinder upgrades if you want your doors sorted properly against snapping. If you’ve had a break-in, or you’re changing locks after an unsafe situation at home, just say so and Bugsy will sort a goodwill discount. Older customers get 20% off, and members of our local crime awareness Facebook groups get 10% off the work.
Everything comes with no VAT, a price quoted up front, and a 12-month guarantee on parts fitted. We’re a family-run outfit going since 2013, DBS checked and fully insured, with a 5.0 rating from 288+ Google reviews. Card or cash, whichever suits.
- Emergency lock-outs, non-destructive entry first, from £80
- Lock change or replacement from £90 for the first lock
- uPVC or multipoint door lock repair from £70
- Anti-snap TS007 3-star cylinder upgrade from £150
- Free home security check, no cost
Need a locksmith in Freemantle now? Call Bugsy on 07453 327708, day or night, no drama.
Common questions
Are you open right now for a locksmith in Freemantle?
Yes, we’re open 24/7, day or night, weekends and bank holidays included. Freemantle sits close to Southampton city centre, so we cover it round the clock. Call 07453 327708 and Bugsy answers the phone himself, no call centre. He’ll tell you straight what the job needs and what it costs before he sets off. No drama, just an honest quote up front.
How much does it cost to get back into my house in Freemantle if I’m locked out?
A simple lock-out is from £80 with no call-out fee, and no VAT on top. On most jobs we start with non-destructive entry, so you keep your existing lock and door where we can. If we can’t fix it you don’t pay. Bugsy quotes you up front before he sets off, so you know where you stand. Card or cash, whichever suits you.
Can you fit an anti-snap lock in Freemantle after a break-in?
Yes, we fit anti-snap TS007 3-star cylinder upgrades from £150 to sort your doors properly against snapping. If you’ve had a break-in, or you’re changing locks after an unsafe situation at home, just say so and Bugsy will sort a goodwill discount. Everything comes with a price quoted up front and a 12-month guarantee on parts fitted. Older customers get 20% off as standard too.
Do you repair uPVC and multipoint door locks in Freemantle?
Yes, uPVC and multipoint door lock repair is from £70. If your door won’t lock behind you or the mechanism’s gone, call Bugsy and he’ll tell you straight what it needs. We also handle mortice and window locks, lock changes from £90 for the first lock, and master key systems. No VAT, price quoted up front, and a 12-month guarantee on any parts we fit.
Are you a proper locksmith, insured and reviewed?
Yes, we’re a family-run outfit going since 2013, DBS checked and fully insured, with a 5.0 rating from 288+ Google reviews. We’re also on ThreeBestRated as a top 3 Southampton locksmith, longer than either of the other two firms. Everything comes with a 12-month guarantee on parts fitted. Bugsy answers the phone himself, day or night, on 07453 327708.
Common questions
How quickly can you get to me in Freemantle if I’m locked out?
Freemantle sits close to Southampton city centre, so we’re usually with you quickly, day or night. We’re on-site for most SO45 Waterside emergencies in under 30 minutes, and Freemantle is well within reach. Call Bugsy on 07453 327708 and he’ll tell you straight when he can be there. Weekends and bank holidays included, no drama. If you can’t get in, we come out and get you sorted.
Will you have to break my lock to get me back into my Freemantle home?
No, on most jobs we start with non-destructive entry, so you keep your existing lock and door where we can. A simple lock-out is from £80 with no call-out fee, and if we can’t fix it you don’t pay. Only if a lock is truly seized or beyond opening do we look at anything else, and Bugsy tells you straight before any work starts. No surprises.
Who answers the phone when I call, and can I ring at night?
Bugsy answers the phone himself, day or night, no call centre. Call 07453 327708 for the mobile or 02381 550025 for the office and you’ll get a real locksmith who knows Freemantle and the Southampton area. He’ll ask what’s happened, tell you straight what it needs, and give you a price before he sets off. We’re genuinely 24/7, weekends and bank holidays included.
Can you upgrade my Freemantle door locks against snapping?
Yes, we fit anti-snap TS007 3-star cylinder upgrades if you want your doors sorted properly against snapping, from £150. We also handle lock changes and upgrades from £90 for the first lock, uPVC and multipoint door lock repairs from £70, and mortice and window locks. If you’re not sure what your door needs, book a free home security check, no cost, and Bugsy will tell you straight what’s worth doing.
Do you charge a call-out fee or add VAT in Freemantle?
No call-out fee and no VAT, and no fix no fee. The price is quoted up front before any work starts, so you know what you’re paying before Bugsy sets off. Everything comes with a 12-month guarantee on parts fitted, and you can pay by card or cash, whichever suits. If you’ve had a break-in or you’re older, there are discounts too, just ask and he’ll sort it.
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 288 Google reviews.
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