Keywise 24hr Locksmiths cover the whole of Waterside Southampton (SO45), and because we are based right here in Holbury we usually reach you in under 30 minutes from our Waterside base. No call-out fee, no VAT, open 24/7, and the price we say on the phone is the price you pay.
The short version:
- Based in Holbury, covering all of Waterside Southampton SO45
- Usually reach you in under 30 minutes
- No call-out fee, no VAT, open 24/7
- Non-destructive entry from £80, lock changes from £90
- Broken key removal from £15, key safes from £120 fitted
- Family-run, Donald 'Bugsy' Edwards usually answers the phone
Emergency locksmith in Waterside Southampton?
Yes, we are a local emergency locksmith working across the Waterside day and night. From Hythe and Hythe Marina Village down through Dibden Purlieu, Applemore and on towards Fawley, we are minutes away rather than driving over from the far side of Southampton. We are a family-run firm and the man answering the phone is usually Donald ‘Bugsy’ Edwards, so you get a straight answer, not a call centre.
Locked out in Waterside Southampton?
If you are locked out, stay put and call us on 07453327708. In the vast majority of cases we get you back in with non-destructive entry from £80, which means picking the lock open rather than drilling it. You keep your lock and you do not pay for a new one you did not need. If a key has snapped in the door, do not push the rest of it in. We do broken key removal from £15 and that often saves the whole lock.
Need a lock change in Waterside Southampton?
We change locks from £90, whether you have lost a key, moved into a new place, or had a falling out and want fresh keys. Plenty of homes around the Waterside are uPVC with euro cylinder locks, and the single biggest weak point on those is a cheap cylinder that sits proud of the door. A burglar can snap it in seconds. Fitting an anti-snap cylinder is a small job that makes a real difference. If your home insurance asks for a British Standard deadlock, look at our insurance-grade BS3621 lock changes so you are properly covered.
One useful tip for Waterside homes
Check whether your front and back doors meet BS3621. On a uPVC door it is the cylinder that matters, so look for a 3-star anti-snap cylinder or a 1-star cylinder paired with security handles. On a timber door you want a five-lever BS3621 deadlock. Most insurers expect this, and it is the difference between a quick snap and a proper barrier. While you are at it, a police-approved key safe from £120 fitted is a tidy way to let in carers or family without leaving a key under a pot.
FAQ
How fast can you get to me in Waterside Southampton?
Usually under 30 minutes from our Waterside base in Holbury, depending on traffic and time of day. We will give you an honest estimate when you call.
Do you charge a call-out fee or VAT?
No to both. You pay for the job itself, with no call-out fee and no VAT added on top. The figure we quote is the figure you pay.
Can you board up after a break-in or broken door?
Yes. We do emergency boarding-up from £80 to £150 to make your home safe and weather-tight, then sort the permanent repair when you are ready.
We also look after the surrounding villages, so if you are just outside the Waterside see our pages for Holbury, Dibden, Blackfield and Fawley. Wherever you are on the Waterside, give us a ring and we will come and sort it.
Need a locksmith now? Bugsy answers the phone himself, no call centre. No call-out fee. Call 07453 327708 for a quick honest quote.
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 290 Google reviews.
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