Locked out? Key snapped? Ring Steve.
The Bristol Locksmith opens, repairs and fits locks for homes and businesses across Bristol. Reviewers mention a call back within minutes, a clear explanation and a fair price agreed first.
What's happened? Here's what to do.
Pick what's going on. You'll see what to do safely right now, what Steve usually does and how soon to ring, with a message already written if you'd rather send it.
What to do
I'm locked out
If a child or anyone vulnerable is shut inside and at risk, ring 999 first.
Right now
- Stay somewhere safe and warm: a neighbour's, the car, a café nearby.
- Don't force the door or climb in through a window. It usually turns a quick job into a repair.
- If someone else has a key, ring them too, in case they're closer.
What Steve usually does
Gets you back in, usually without damaging the lock, then repairs or changes it only if it needs it.
Have ready when you ring
- The address
- The door: uPVC, wooden or composite
- Something showing you live there, once you're inside
“…called back within 5 minutes, and was at our house in 15 minutes, fixed it in 5 minutes.”
General guidance. Steve confirms what's needed, and the price, before any work starts.
Quick, and explained properly
Quick response is what people mention most, in 120 reviews. One customer timed their evening:
- 5minutesto call back
- 15minutesto the door
- 5minutesto fix it
“Steven, called back within 5 minutes, and was at our house in 15 minutes, fixed it in 5 minutes. Very pleased with the service and helped us out of a potentially tricky situation.”
Cut from 1,443 reviews
Google counts what people mention most. The more often a topic comes up, the longer its tooth. Rated 5.0 out of 5.
- 120Quick response
- 102Lock repair
- 54Promptness
- 48Lock change
- 37Door repair
- 25Lock fitting
Locks, doors and keys
Doors opened, locks repaired and changed, new and higher-security locks fitted, for homes and businesses.
- Free quotes, and no call-out charge
- Homes, landlords and businesses
- Most locks, including high-security and digital
- Lockouts and doors openedLocked out of the house, flat or office.
- Lock repairs and changesStiff, sticking and broken locks put right.
- uPVC and patio doorsDoors that won't lock, drop or catch.
- New locks and security upgradesHigher-security and digital locks fitted.
- Window locks and handlesBroken window locks and handles replaced.
- Burglary repairsDoors and locks made secure after a break-in.
- Keys and master key systemsDuplicate keys and keys cut to code.
“He knew exactly what the problem was, and explained what was needed clearly and concisely. He was efficient, professional, polite and friendly. His rates were very reasonable.”
“Steve was very quick to help with a very tricky situation with my door! Arrived within the hour and did all he could to help same day! Went out of his way to keep me informed about delivery details with the parts that were needing replacement and not readily available. Stellar service and amazing communication! Quick and efficient! Highly recommend!”
Sydney Beatty
“1st class service. Responded quickly, sorted lock within hours. A friendly but professional service - definitely recommend”
Kim Hedges
“Called last night - it wasn’t an emergency so I said I was happy to wait until today and Steve arrived at 8.45am and was finished by 9.15am when I needed to go out. Good communication throughout (and Steve himself is very personable) and a good job on the lock so very happy.”
Nicki Banks
Bristol and the towns around it
A mobile locksmith: Steve comes to the door, from the city centre out to Weston, Clevedon, Thornbury and Yate.
Good to know
I'm locked out right now. What should I do?
Ring 0117 366 0072. Stay somewhere safe and warm, and don't try to force the door or a window: it usually turns a quick job into a repair. Reviewers mention Steve calling back within minutes and arriving within the hour.
My key has snapped in the lock. Can it be fixed?
Usually, yes. Leave the broken piece where it is and don't try another key. The broken key can normally be removed and the door opened, then the lock repaired or changed.
Do you charge to come out?
The Bristol Locksmith offers free quotes and no call-out charge. Steve explains what's needed and the price before starting.
My uPVC door won't lock. Is that a new door?
Rarely. It's usually the mechanism or the door needing adjustment, which can often be repaired the same day.
Which areas do you cover?
Bristol and the towns around it, including Kingswood, Keynsham, Long Ashton, Portishead, Clevedon, Nailsea, Bradley Stoke, Thornbury, Yate and Weston-super-Mare.
Do you work for businesses and landlords?
Yes: offices, shops and rented homes, including lock changes between tenants, keys cut to code and master key systems.
Locked out or lock playing up? Ring Steve.
Say what's happened and where you are. Free quotes and no call-out charge.