Trusted Portsmouth locksmith service. Lockouts, lock changes, uPVC repairs — handled fast.
15-20 min response in Portsmouth
Our Portsmouth locksmith engineers cover the full PO postcode, working across Southampton, Fareham, Gosport, Havant, Cosham, Portsea, Southsea and Waterlooville. Dense island city of closely packed terraces, which means our engineers are familiar with everything from victorian terraces and naval housing.
The main PO postcode area covers districts including:
Outer postcodes within the same PO area also covered. Just call and tell us your postcode — we'll confirm coverage and dispatch the closest engineer.
We have multiple engineers based across the PO postcode area, not just in central Portsmouth. Whichever district you're in, the closest available engineer is dispatched, so the 15-20 minute average holds across the full coverage area.
Same response time day or night, including bank holidays. Times can extend slightly during peak traffic.
All prices confirmed before work begins. Our locksmiths carry a wide range of locks and parts for immediate service.
Emergency lockout service — fast response
Fix sticking, jamming, or faulty locks
Mechanism adjustment & alignment
New lock supply and professional installation
Quality standard security locks
Insurance-approved high-security locks (BS3621)
Complete uPVC mechanism replacement
Vehicle unlocking — price depends on vehicle type
Assessment fee charged if you cancel after the locksmith arrives on site.
All services available 24/7. Same phone number, same engineers.
All PO postcodes including Southsea, Cosham, Eastney, Portsea, Hilsea and out to the surrounding mainland. We work on Victorian terraces, naval housing and modern uPVC builds.
£89 to £189 fitted, depending on whether you're going for a basic euro cylinder or a 3-star anti-snap to BS3621. The quote includes parts, labour and certificate.
Yes. We fit BS3621 mortice locks and 3-star Kitemarked cylinders that satisfy all standard UK home insurance policies.
Vans carry blanks for common UK profiles. Bring or have an original clean key on the doorstep and we'll usually copy it on the spot.
No. The figure quoted is total, including travel inside the PO area.
Yes, daily. Tenant changeover lock changes, lost key replacements and emergency boardups are all booked with a clean paperwork trail.
We recommend them on any door visible from the street, which on the dense terraces of Portsea Island is most front doors. The cost difference over a basic euro is small.
Have a different question? Just call.
0800 048 5569 Tap to callGot back from a wedding at one in the morning, key wouldn't turn. Cylinder had jammed completely. £89 for a like-for-like replacement and a coffee while I sorted myself out.
My elderly mum locked herself out of her PO3 bungalow. He treated her with proper patience and didn't try to add anything she didn't need. £55.
Snapped the key turning it too hard on a frozen morning. Pulled out for £75, cut a replacement on the spot.
Broken key in our front door coming back from work at the dockyard. He extracted it, refused to replace the cylinder unnecessarily, charged £69.
A snapshot of jobs handled across the UK.




