The short version. Post Box Lock 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.
Lost the key to a communal post box, or the little cam lock has seized? I replace mailbox and communal post box locks and supply fresh keys, a common call in Southampton flats and Waterside apartments.
What is included
- Old lock opened and removed without damaging the box
- New cam or post box lock fitted to suit the door thickness
- New keys supplied
From £85. Covering Southampton, the Waterside and the New Forest.
Family-run, Waterside-based since 2013, DBS checked and £2m public liability 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.
How the job usually goes
Most post box locks are small cam locks, and when the key is lost or the mechanism has seized there is no way to open it with the key you have. I open it without wrecking the box, take the old lock out, and fit a new one sized to the door thickness. You get fresh keys, usually two, and I test it a few times before I go so you know it turns cleanly. No drama, and the box is left tidy.
This is a common call in flats and communal blocks across Southampton and the Waterside, from Hythe and Holbury through to Dibden and Marchwood. If you are a tenant, it is worth a quick word with your managing agent or landlord first, since some blocks have a rule about who holds keys to communal boxes. Either way I can tell you straight what the box needs when I look at it, and the price is agreed before I start.
Bugsy answers the phone himself, no call centre, day or night. If you are a member of one of the local crime awareness Facebook groups there is 10% off the work, and older customers get 20% off, just say so when you call. Call 07453 327708 for a quick honest quote.
Common questions
How much does it cost to replace a post box lock in Southampton?
From £85, and that includes opening the old lock, removing it, fitting a new cam or post box lock sized to your door, and supplying fresh keys, usually two. No call-out fee, no VAT, and a 12-month guarantee on the part fitted. The price I quote is the price you pay, agreed before I start. Covering Southampton, the Waterside and the New Forest. Call and I will tell you straight.
I have lost the key to my communal post box, can you open it without breaking it?
Yes. Most communal post box locks are small cam locks, and once the key is lost there is no turning them the normal way. I open the box without wrecking it, take the old lock out, and fit a new one to suit the door thickness. You get fresh keys and I test it a few times before I go so you know it turns cleanly. Box left tidy, no drama.
Do you fit post box locks in Hythe and the Waterside flats?
Yes, it is a common call across the Waterside and Southampton, from Hythe and Holbury through to Dibden and Marchwood. I also cover Fawley, Blackfield, Totton, Eastleigh, Romsey, Lymington and the wider New Forest. Family-run and Waterside-based since 2013. I look at what the box needs, tell you straight, and agree the price before I start.
Can I ring someone directly about a seized post box lock, day or night?
Yes. Bugsy answers the phone himself, no call centre, day or night. Call 07453 327708 for a quick honest quote and I will tell you straight what your box needs. I am DBS checked and £2m public liability insured with a 5.0 Google rating. If it is a tenant situation it is worth a quick word with your managing agent first, since some blocks have a rule about who holds keys to communal boxes.
Are there any discounts on post box lock replacement?
Yes. If you are a member of one of the local crime awareness Facebook groups there is 10% off the work, and older customers get 20% off. Just say so when you call. There are also goodwill discounts for carers, charities, anyone who has had a break-in, and anyone genuinely struggling, just ask and I will sort it. Call 07453 327708 and mention it when you ring.
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 recognised at the Hampshire and Isle of Wight PCC Awards 2024. 5.0 from 313 Google reviews.
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