Locksmith Services in Brixton & Stockwell
Everything Key & Shoe Crafts does day to day — from a key cut in minutes to a full lock change or an emergency call-out.
Emergency Lockout Assistance
Locked out of your home, office or car? A mobile locksmith is sent to you, and in most cases we can get you back in without damaging the door or lock. Call any time, day or night, and we'll talk you through what to expect before anyone sets off.
- Home, flat and communal-entrance lockouts
- Office and commercial premises lockouts
- Car and van lockouts (excluding vehicle diagnostics)
- Non-destructive entry attempted first wherever the lock allows it
- Broken key extraction from the lock
- Snapped or jammed euro-cylinder lock removal
- Honest advice on the fastest, least damaging way in
- Follow-on lock repair or replacement on the spot if needed
UPVC & Composite Door Lock Repair
UPVC and composite doors rely on a multipoint locking mechanism inside the door itself, not just the visible cylinder — when the handle drops, won't lift, or the door won't lock at the top and bottom, it's usually the gearbox or mechanism rather than the lock. This is one of the jobs we're asked to do most.
- Multipoint locking mechanism and gearbox repair
- Euro cylinder replacement, including anti-snap cylinders
- Door handle replacement (drooping, stiff or snapped handles)
- Hinge adjustment where a door has dropped and is catching
- uPVC and composite door realignment
- Letterbox, spyhole and door furniture fitting
- Advice on whether a repair or a full mechanism swap makes more sense
Lock Changes & Security Upgrades
Moved into a new place, lost a set of keys, or just want better security on your front door? We supply and fit new locks and cylinders, including British Standard and anti-snap options for UPVC and composite doors.
- Full lock changes after moving in or losing keys
- British Standard (BS3621) lock upgrades for insurance requirements
- Anti-snap, anti-pick and anti-bump euro cylinders
- Night latches, deadlocks and mortice locks
- Multi-lock, Banham and Ultion supply and fitting
- Rekeying so old keys no longer work
- Advice on the right lock for your door and your budget
Key Cutting — Standard & High Security
Our Stockwell counter cuts keys for the home, the office and the car, from a standard Yale or Chubb key to high-security types. We cut standard keys while you wait, and can advise on restricted or registered systems where extra authorisation applies.
- Standard Yale and Chubb keys, cut while you wait
- High-security keys, including Banham, Ultion, Kaba and multi-lock systems
- Car, home and office keys
- Electronic key fobs for building access systems
- Restricted and registered keys, subject to the usual authorisation checks
- Spare and duplicate keys, so you always have a backup
- Engraving on keys, tags and small items
Electronic Key Fobs & Access Control
Flats, offices and communal buildings increasingly use fob or card entry alongside a traditional lock. We cut and supply replacement fobs for common access systems, so you're not stuck waiting on a managing agent.
- Paxton access fobs
- KMS and Dorsley-type fobs
- Fobs for UPVC and composite communal door entry systems
- Replacement and spare fobs for flats and offices
- Advice on which fob your building uses if you're not sure
24 Hour Mobile Call-Out
Our Stockwell counter keeps regular daytime hours for key cutting and repairs, but our mobile locksmith call-out line is answered 24 hours a day for genuine emergencies — a lockout, a broken lock, or a door that won't secure. Call, or message us on WhatsApp with a photo of the problem and we'll get straight back to you.
- 24-hour emergency phone line for lockouts and broken locks
- WhatsApp — send a photo of the problem for a faster, more accurate response
- Covering Brixton, Stockwell and the surrounding areas of Lambeth and Wandsworth
- Honest, upfront explanation of cost before any work begins
- Same visit, most of the time — repair or replacement on site rather than a second trip
Also At Our Stockwell Counter
Shoe & watch repairs, alongside the locksmith work
Key & Shoe Crafts started out repairing shoes and cutting keys side by side, and both are still part of what we do at the Stockwell counter.
Questions About Our Work
Service FAQs
A few of the questions we're asked most about specific jobs.
Do you repair or replace euro cylinders?
Both — if the cylinder is just worn or the key is sticking, a straight swap is often enough; if the wider mechanism is affected, we'll say so and price the repair or replacement accordingly.
Can you match new keys without the original?
For most standard and many high-security systems, yes, working from the lock or the fitting details. Some restricted and registered systems need proof of authorisation before a key can be cut — ask when you get in touch and we'll tell you what's needed.
My UPVC door handle has dropped — is that a locksmith job?
Yes. A dropped or heavy handle on a UPVC or composite door is almost always the multipoint mechanism inside the door, not the handle itself, and it's exactly the kind of repair we do most often.
Do you fit locks that meet insurance requirements?
We fit British Standard (BS3621) locks and cylinders where that's what your insurer asks for — tell us it's for an insurance requirement when you book so we quote the right spec first time.
Do you cut keys for cars as well as doors?
Yes, standard car keys are part of our regular key-cutting service. For keys with built-in electronic chips or remotes, ask when you call so we can confirm what's possible for your vehicle.
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