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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 Poole, Hampshire
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Local locksmith · Poole · BH12-BH17

Locksmith Poole BH15 — 24hr Service

24hr locksmith in Poole (BH12-BH17). Bugsy answers the phone himself. No call-out fee, ever. Under 60 mins from the Waterside.

Response

Under 60 mins from the Waterside

Postcodes

BH12-BH17

Rating

5.0 ★, 280+ reviews

Call-out fee

£0, ever

Hours

24/7, weekends & bank holidays

Bugsy Edwards beside the Keywise locksmith van in Poole

We know the streets here.

Regular call-outs near Poole Quay, Sandbanks, Lighthouse Theatre and Compton Acres. 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:

  • Bournemouth
  • Sandbanks
  • Hamworthy
  • Parkstone

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

Poole, the Quay, Sandbanks, Lighthouse Theatre, Compton Acres, full BH12-BH17 coverage. Yacht owners, beachfront properties, town-centre rentals. Each demands different lock setups.

What locksmith services do you cover in Poole?

  • 24 hour emergency locksmith Poole, locked out, snapped key, kicked-in door. Under 60 mins from the Waterside.
  • Insurance lock changes Poole, 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 Poole, 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 Poole streets and landmarks do you know?

BH12-BH17 throughout. Sandbanks security work is regular (high-value properties, premium expectations). Quay holiday-let lock changes seasonal. Hamworthy and Parkstone get standard residential calls. Local landmarks we work near: Poole Quay, Sandbanks, Lighthouse Theatre, Compton Acres.

Which postcodes do you cover in Poole?

Full BH12-BH17 coverage. We also regularly serve Bournemouth, Sandbanks, Hamworthy, Parkstone from this area, same pricing, same response, no premium for being a few miles out.

Do you cover Sandbanks?

Yes, premium security work for high-value coastal properties is one of our specialties. Free site survey.

Are you a Poole locksmith?

We’re based on the Waterside, an hour from Poole. BH12-BH17 are regular runs for us.

Why choose a local Poole 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.

Need a Poole 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 Poole jobs reached inside under 60 mins from the waterside.

Common questions

How quickly can you get to me in Poole?

Most Poole jobs we reach inside an hour from the Waterside. Ring 07453 327708 and Bugsy answers himself, no call centre, no waiting list. We cover BH12 to BH17 throughout, from the Quay to Sandbanks to Hamworthy. If you’re locked out day or night, tell us where you are and we’ll give you a straight time. No drama, no being left on the kerb wondering when someone turns up.

Will you have to drill my lock to get me in?

Not if we can help it. The first move is always to pick the lock open, no damage. That saves your door, your cylinder, and a fair bit of money. The national chains often reach straight for the drill because it’s quicker for them. We’d rather do it properly. If a lock genuinely can’t be picked we’ll tell you straight before any work starts, and you’ll be quoted up front.

Do you fit locks that meet my home insurance requirements?

Yes. We fit British Standard 3621 mortice deadlocks and 3-star anti-snap cylinders that meet every UK home insurance requirement. If you’re not sure what your insurer wants, ring us and we’ll talk it through in plain English. Bugsy can also walk round your place on a free home security check and point out the weak spots. Everything’s quoted up front, no call-out fee, no VAT surprises at the end.

Is there a call-out fee for a locksmith in Poole?

No call-out fee, and no premium for being a few miles out from the Waterside. You get the price up front before any work starts, so there’s no nasty surprise when the job’s done. Keywise is family-run and independent, not a chain dressing up the bill. Locked out, snapped key, or just after a quick chat about your locks, ring 07453 327708 and we’ll get you sorted.

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Common questions

How much does a locksmith cost in Poole?

There’s no call-out fee, and you’ll be quoted up front before any work starts. So you know the price before we touch a thing, no VAT surprises at the end. Keywise is family-run and independent, not a chain padding the bill. The exact cost depends on the job, a lockout is different to a full insurance lock change. Ring 07453 327708 and Bugsy will tell you straight what it’ll be. No drama, no guessing.

Can a locksmith open my door without breaking the lock?

Usually, yes. The first move is always to pick the lock open with no damage. That saves your door, your cylinder, and a fair bit of money. National chains often reach straight for the drill because it’s quicker for them. We’d rather do it properly. If a lock genuinely can’t be picked, we’ll tell you straight before any work starts, and you’ll be quoted up front. No call-out fee on top either.

Is there a 24 hour locksmith in Poole?

Yes. We cover Poole day or night, locked out, snapped key, kicked-in door, whatever’s happened. Most jobs we reach inside an hour from the Waterside, across BH12 to BH17, from the Quay to Sandbanks to Hamworthy. Ring 07453 327708 and Bugsy answers himself, no call centre, no waiting list. Tell us where you are and we’ll give you a straight time. No being left on the kerb wondering when someone turns up.

What lock does my home insurance require in the UK?

Most UK insurers want a British Standard 3621 mortice deadlock and a 3-star anti-snap cylinder. We fit both, and they meet every standard home insurance requirement. If you’re not sure what yours asks for, ring us and we’ll talk it through in plain English. Bugsy can also walk round your place on a free home security check and point out the weak spots. Everything’s quoted up front, no call-out fee, no surprises.

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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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