Lock change cost in Medway?

From £89 for a basic Yale-type cylinder up to £189 for an insurance-grade BS3621 mortice. Anti-snap cylinder upgrades sit at £30 to £60 on top depending on brand. Quoted before we leave the depot.

Same-day across ME postcodes?

Usually yes. Booked before noon, done by late afternoon. Older naval-era terraces with non-standard mortice cases occasionally need a 24-hour wait if a particular size has to come from a supplier.

Will the new locks satisfy my insurer?

If your policy specifies BS3621, that's what we fit on external doors by default. SS312 Diamond cylinders are also stocked. Mention the policy wording when booking and we'll match it.

All locks or just one?

Lost keys means changing every external lock that key opens. Moving into a Chatham or Gillingham rental, the front and back doors usually cover it. After a burglary, every external lock plus tested window locks.

Anti-snap upgrade, worth it?

On older terraces and 1960s estate houses with the flush-fit cylinders, definitely. Kent Police data flags lock-snapping in parts of ME4 and ME7. Anti-snap leaves the working portion intact even if attacked.

All doors keyed alike on one key?

Yes. Tell us at booking and we'll cylinder all your external doors so a single key works everywhere. Slightly more expensive than mixed cylinders but easier on a keyring.

Do you take old locks away?

Yes, unless you ask to keep them. Some folk hold onto old cylinders for outbuildings or sheds. Just tell the engineer at the start.

Lock Change in Medway

New locks fitted same day across Medway. BS3621-rated, insurance-approved.

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15-20 min response in Medway

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Locksmith Coverage in Medway (ME)

Our Medway locksmith engineers cover the full ME postcode, working across Maidstone, Sittingbourne, Gravesend, Tonbridge, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Strood. Kent towns with naval-era housing, which means our engineers are familiar with everything from victorian terraces and 1960s estates.

15-20 min

Average response across ME postcode

8+ areas

Surrounding ME towns covered

24/7

Including weekends & bank holidays

£0

No callout fee, anywhere in ME

ME postcode districts

The main ME postcode area covers districts including:

Outer postcodes within the same ME area also covered. Just call and tell us your postcode — we'll confirm coverage and dispatch the closest engineer.

15-20 min response across ME

We have multiple engineers based across the ME postcode area, not just in central Medway. Whichever district you're in, the closest available engineer is dispatched, so the 15-20 minute average holds across the full coverage area.

Maidstone 15-20 min
Sittingbourne 15-20 min
Gravesend 15-20 min
Other ME towns 15-20 min

Same response time day or night, including bank holidays. Times can extend slightly during peak traffic.

Common reasons people in Medway call us

Locked out of home or rental. Lost keys, broken keys, or door slammed shut. Non-destructive entry within 20 minutes typical.
uPVC door won't lock. Multipoint mechanism failed — common in victorian terraces and 1960s estates after years of use. Same-day repairs.
Lock change after moving in. Standard practice in Medway rentals and new home purchases. BS3621 insurance-rated locks available on the van.
Burglary or attempted break-in. Emergency boarding-up overnight, full lock replacement next morning. We work directly with insurers.
Snapped or stuck key. Extracted without damaging the cylinder, usually under 15 minutes on site.

Other areas in the ME region we cover

Maidstone
Sittingbourne
Gravesend
Tonbridge
Rochester
Chatham
Gillingham
Strood

Transparent Pricing

All prices confirmed before work begins. Our locksmiths carry a wide range of locks and parts for immediate service.

Locked Out / Gain Entry

Emergency lockout service — fast response

£39 – £250+

Lock Repair

Fix sticking, jamming, or faulty locks

£39 – £249+

uPVC Door Lock Adjustment

Mechanism adjustment & alignment

£79 – £229+

Lock Change (Supply & Fit)

New lock supply and professional installation

£88 – £475+

Standard Deadbolt & Cylinders

Quality standard security locks

£29 – £299+

British Standard Deadbolt & Cylinders

Insurance-approved high-security locks (BS3621)

£109 – £350+

Gearbox Mechanism / Full Multi-point

Complete uPVC mechanism replacement

£89 – £375+

Car Lockout

Vehicle unlocking — price depends on vehicle type

£99 – £220+

Assessment Fee / Cancellation Fee

Assessment fee charged if you cancel after the locksmith arrives on site.

£49.00

Important: All prices are starting rates. Final price confirmed by phone before any work, and on-site after assessment if applicable.

✓ No hidden charges
✓ No call-out fee
✓ Fixed price guarantee after quote

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Other Services in Medway

All services available 24/7. Same phone number, same engineers.

Frequently Asked Questions — Medway

Lock change cost in Medway?

From £89 for a basic Yale-type cylinder up to £189 for an insurance-grade BS3621 mortice. Anti-snap cylinder upgrades sit at £30 to £60 on top depending on brand. Quoted before we leave the depot.
Same-day across ME postcodes?

Usually yes. Booked before noon, done by late afternoon. Older naval-era terraces with non-standard mortice cases occasionally need a 24-hour wait if a particular size has to come from a supplier.
Will the new locks satisfy my insurer?

If your policy specifies BS3621, that's what we fit on external doors by default. SS312 Diamond cylinders are also stocked. Mention the policy wording when booking and we'll match it.
All locks or just one?

Lost keys means changing every external lock that key opens. Moving into a Chatham or Gillingham rental, the front and back doors usually cover it. After a burglary, every external lock plus tested window locks.
Anti-snap upgrade, worth it?

On older terraces and 1960s estate houses with the flush-fit cylinders, definitely. Kent Police data flags lock-snapping in parts of ME4 and ME7. Anti-snap leaves the working portion intact even if attacked.
All doors keyed alike on one key?

Yes. Tell us at booking and we'll cylinder all your external doors so a single key works everywhere. Slightly more expensive than mixed cylinders but easier on a keyring.
Do you take old locks away?

Yes, unless you ask to keep them. Some folk hold onto old cylinders for outbuildings or sheds. Just tell the engineer at the start.

Have a different question? Just call.

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What Our Customers Say

Burglary attempt at our place in Walderslade. Door survived but the cylinder was wrecked. Same engineer boarded that night and fitted anti-snap cylinders next morning.

Gareth E. Burglary repair
Old mortice on the back door of our Victorian terrace had seized up. The engineer drilled it carefully without splitting the original timber and fitted a new BS-rated unit.

Tom W. Lock change
Engineer arrived at the ME8 address in 19 minutes from a job in Sittingbourne. Front door latch had jammed solid. Picked it open and replaced the latch on the spot.

Charlotte N. Emergency lockout
Locked out at 5am with a flight from Gatwick. Engineer reached our ME5 home in 23 minutes, opened the door non-destructively, no callout charge. Got the flight.

Emma L. Emergency lockout