Locksmith Southampton

Customer wants to replace front door lock in Southampton, SO14 - 20th October 2022 

Lockforce Locksmith Southampton took a call from a customer who wanted us to change his front door lock as his tenants had lost their original key. We attended the same day, changed the locks and got extra keys cuts for the owner and the tenants living in the apartment. We also installed a lock box on the side of the property. The customer was happy with the service and finally had peace of mind knowing the house was secure again. 

Southampton Locksmith for a fault back door in Southampton, SO16 - 8th September 2022. 

Recently Lockforce locksmith Southampton was called out for a fault back door mortice lock not opening. After an investigation to the mortice lock some inner parts had been broken but not fully so it was an intermittent lock and unlock. This was replaced for a bs 5 lever sash lock. The customer was happy and much confident to be secure in her home and able to enter and exit from her back door rather than the from front and must walk all the way around. 

Southampton Locksmith for a filing cabins door lockout in Southampton, SO14 - 7th September 2022. 

Recently Lockforce locksmith Southampton was called out to an emergency call out gain entry to a filing cabinet. After the customer had lost the original keys. Lockforce locksmith Southampton was able to gain entry and get the filing cabinet open for the customer to get her files for her customers. Also new keys were sent out for next day delivery. The customer was happy with the fast response and great service provided. 

Southampton Locksmith for a full front and back door lock security in Southampton, SO14 - 5th September 2022. 

Recently Lockforce locksmith Southampton was called out to secure the back door of the bar , installing new finger shoot bolts and a replacement euro thumb turn cylinder for easy access exit. Also, for the front door , an additional BS 5 lever mortice was installed for extra security plus extra keys cut on site. Also, replacement finger shoot bolts as the old ones where easy to push to gain entry before. The customer was happy and felt more secure for their safety not having to worry about when the next person was trying to brake in. 

Southampton Locksmith for a flat front door night latch in Southampton, SO14 - 1st September 2022. 

Recently lockforce locksmith Southampton called out to to a flat front door in Southampton. The keys had been left inside while the door slammed shut. We were quick on the scene to gain entry for the customer. A new key lock box has been ordered for future unexpected lockouts. The customer was so happy to get back in and for the fast response.

Southampton Locksmith for a garage door lockout in Southampton, SO14 - 27th August 2022. 

Recently lockforce locksmith Southampton was called out to a garage door lockout where the key had been snapped in the lock. We were able to extract the key from the cylinder and make a new key from the broken key. The customer was happy for Lockforce to get back in to the garage without having to damage the lock and to get a new key there and then.

Southampton Locksmith for a re-alignment issue in a commercial business in Southampton, SO16 - 23rd August 2022. 

Recently lockforce locksmith Southampton was called out for a large sliding bay door was not closing or locking sometimes.  After looking in and around the door lockforce locksmith Southampton had noticed the hook bolts had come loose and therefor not allowing the doors to close and lock properly. This was a good and easy fix to then help the business close there doors after hours.  The customer was happy for us to come out and find a solution quick. 

Southampton Locksmith for a Re-alignment on a customers front door in Southampton, SO14 - 19th August 2022. 

Recently lockforce locksmith Southampton was called out to an elderly couple that where having trouble locking there front door.  We investigated the problem that the Heavy large front door had dropped slightly out of alignment. Lockforce locksmith Southampton amended the night latch to securely lock the door and also there where 2 shot bolts they had moved from the keeps. Just a moving the shot bolts keeps a little helped being able o lock the door fully. The elderly couple where very please to be able to lock there door without any trouble again 

Southampton Locksmith for mortice euro in Southampton, SO14 - 16th August 2022.

Recently Lockforce Locksmith Southampton were called by a customer who had a lock his keys to his flat. Lockforce locksmith Southampton was able to respond and get to the customers home within 30 mins. We got the customer in his home within minutes, then got the lock upgraded because the customer had lost his original keys. The customer was so happy with the fast response and effort of the locksmith for getting the customer in his home so quick.

Southampton Locksmith for key jammed in Southampton, SO15 - 10th August 2022.

Recently Lockforce Locksmith Southampton were called by a customer who had a got his key stuck in the door it would not lock or unlock. Lockforce locksmith Southampton had seen the situation and explained to the customers it was a malfunction with the mech called maco cam Jam. We were able to reset the mech after fitting and testing the door mech , the customer was happy to be safe and secure in his home again.

Southampton Locksmith for a gain entry In a shop back-office storeroom in Southampton, SO14 -  8th August 2022. 

Recently Lockforce Locksmith Southampton was called out for a gain entry to a back-office storeroom where a digital code lock is installed, and the shop keeper had forgotten the code. So first, we were able to gain entry then was asked if we could get a new code for the lock. The code was decoded and set for the shopkeeper, and the shop eeper was happy again to access freely knowing the code and Able to lock the door when not required to access the room. The customer was pleased for the quick response to get to the shop before change of hands and closing the shop for the night. 

Southampton Locksmith for a gain entry on a night latch in Southampton, SO16 - 2nd August  2022. 

Recently Lockforce Locksmith Southampton was able to meet a customer on their return home from a day's work after they had left the keys in their home while rushing out. We were able to gain entry via picking the lock so that the customer could relax and enjoy that evening safely at home. The customer was very happy with the service and response from our team. 

Southampton Locksmith for a front and back door lock replacement in Southampton, SO18 - 30th July 2022. 

Recently Lockforce Locksmith Southampton was called out to a home that the customer had just brought. He wanted to change all the locks with high security British standard locks.  The customer was very happy with the service to get the house safe and secure and the rapid time the job was completed in.

Southampton locksmith fixes key stuck in door, SO31 - 20th July 2022

Lockforce Locksmith Southampton was called out to access the situation with a key stuck in the door after the locksmith arrived he was able to find a piece of metal stuck in the key way in the mechanical lock stopping the cam from fully operating, the locksmith was able to remove the object, the locksmith then reassembled the door lock to make the home secure again and making the customer feel safe in there home again. 

Southampton emergency locksmith needed at 2am, SO16 - 17th July 2022. 

Lockforce Locksmith Southampton was called at 2:30am and was able to get the apartment within 30mins. Then within 5mins of our locksmith being there we had the customer back in their home. Clean and tidy picking the lock. The customer was worried about all the noise as it was 2:50 and all the neighbours where sleeping but it was a quick and quiet job. Very happy and great service. 

Emergency gain entry to top floor flat in Southampton, SO15 - 16th July 2022

Lockforce Locksmiths Southampton was called to gain entry to the flat right at the top of a 25 story block of flats. Our Southampton locksmith was able to gain entry within minutes and was then asked to upgrade the lock and have a thumb turn for easy and quick access. The customers was happy with the service and fast response, having all the equipment need at the right time. 

Full property security upgrade including high security locks on doors and windows in Lymington, Southampton, SO41 - 19th July 2022.

Lockforce Locksmith Southampton had an emergency call out for a customer in Lymington. We were able to respond straight away and was at the property within the hour. Police were on scene regarding a violent ex-partner. The first job was to make sure all the lower front bedroom windows were secured. A couple of the locks where corroded so we removed the mech strip and replaced with a temporary window jammer until we could replace the strips. We then moved on to replacing all the cylinders on the property doors including the front door, side door and back patio doors. All the doors were fitted with high security 3* cylinders making the customer feel safe and secure in their home.

Entry gained for locked bedroom in Southampton, SO16 - 13td July 2022.

Lockforce Locksmith Southampton gained entry to a bedroom by picking a bs3621 night latch. The door had closed on its own and the owner had lost the keys previously.  So after I gained entry non destructively I was able to replace like for like replacement rim lock to the door.  Had it all check and had the customer come check it was all ok. Before handing over a new set of keys.  The customer was happy with the fast response to the phone call and also how I gained entry so quick and got the job done in a neat and tidy manner.

Night latch and garage lock replacement in Southampton, SO14 - 5th July 2022

Lockforce Locksmith Southampton were called by a customer who had a faulty nightlatch and a garage door that would not open. So first of all the locksmith delt with the faulty nightlatch, there was a problem with the secure latch as sometimes it would stick and work other days, this was all down to an old classic night latch and some of the mech springs not working as good as they once did, this was sorted with a new and high security BS Era night latch. Fitted and tested well, also the garage door half cylinder is another old cylinder after finally being able to get in to the garage finding out so much corrosion due to the location being by the water. This was replaced with a new and high security half cylinders lock. The customer was happy with the quick response and work down to make there home secure again.

Door jammed in Southampton - 05/04/2021

Lockforce Southampton was asked to attend a home in Central Southampton where the client described the issue as a jammed door mech. Talking to the customer and ascertaining a few key points I mentioned that it sounded like a failed gearbox within the Upvc door itself. After giving the client a min-max price point they agreed, and I attended. With a jammed Upvc door mech or MPL (multi point locking) system the main issue is opening the door as this almost always fails in the closed position and the handles or key simply swivels with not contact with the door mech. Lockforce Southampton uses traditional locksmith methods to gain Non-Destructive entry in these situations. Once the door is opened, I then identified the gearbox and replaced with new. Lockforce Southampton carries a huge stock of common gearboxes along with a vast array of everyday locks so you, the client, can be rest assured that the issues are solved in one visit. Once again a very happy customer and another great review…

House Move in Southampton - 19/01/2021

Moving home is an exciting and daunting time and during this period its best to stop and consider who has had access to your new property previously. That’s exactly what a charming lady who moved from London to Southampton decided to do and upon reflection called Lockforce Southampton asking for a Free Home Survey. During my inspection I noted that all exterior doors did not conform to British Standards and therefore were potentially void of insurance should there be a burglary. I then proceeded to show the customer the advantages of the Ultion 3 star Security Cylinder and also the British Standard 5 lever mortice locks, worked out a price and within a day her 2 exterior conservatory doors, 2 internal patio doors and front door had all been installed with the highest of security leaving the customer extremely satisfied and feeling safe and secure.

NHS front liner worker in SO23, Winchester - 10/04/2020

Lockforce Locksmiths Winchester attended an emergency lockout in Winchester yesterday when a NHS front line worker unfortunately locked herself out. I managed to gain unforced entry to her property, and she was inside within a couple of minutes.
Lockforce Winchester currently has a fantastic offer on at the moment giving Free Emergency Services for all NHS workers, so Claire was more than happy with the emergency locksmith service.

NEW HOUSE = NEW LOCKS

Moving home is an exciting and daunting time and during this period its best to stop and consider who has had access to your new property previously. That’s exactly what a charming lady who moved from London to Southampton decided to do and upon reflection called Lockforce Southampton asking for a Free Home Survey. During my inspection I noted that all exterior doors did not conform to British Standards and therefore were void of insurance should there be a burglary. I then proceeded to show the customer the advantages of the Ultion 3 star Security Cylinder and also the British Standard 5 lever mortice locks, worked out a price and within a day her 2 exterior conservatory doors, 2 internal patio doors and front door had all been installed with the highest of security leaving the customer extremely satisfied and feeling safe and secure.

CHECKATRADE CUSTOMERS

A customer called me noting I was a member of Checkatrade and asked a few questions regarding changing an intermittent faulty front door lock. I then gave the client fixed prices on three alternative lock options, wisely he opted for the 3 star Ultion lock which is rated as British Standards. Review: “Richard arrived on time and was extremely courteous, he completed the work to a high standard and cleaned up all the mess I cannot recommend his services highly enough and would definitely use him again when needed.”

Stressed daughter helping her disabled mother

I had a random phone call 27th October 2017 from a distressed lady asking if I had fitted a euro cylinder lock to her disabled mothers house that previous morning, I promptly replied no I’m sorry that wasn’t me she then proceed to end the conversation and hang up until I asked can I help and what’s the problem…It transpires that she had spent hours trying to contact the Locksmith, (I use the word loosely) who attend her disabled mother’s house to replace her thumb turn cylinder lock on her upvc door, problem was he only he replaced it with a totally different lock without a thumb turn, the issue was her mother couldn’t operate the key in the lock internally to secure the door. I sympathised with her and mentioned if she had no success then I will attend site and replace the lock at cost… 15 minutes later she called me to ask if I can help, so I arrived only to find that not only was the lock the wrong type, it was oversize and installed totally incorrectly, and it could potentially cause damage to the whole locking system. I measured the correct dimensions for her upvc door and installed a high quality anti-snap euro cylinder thumb turn lock. I then mentioned that she should always check to see if the Locksmiths are legitimate thus having DBS police clearance, Checkatrade vetted, have the proper indemnity insurances and always provide proof via the appropriate ID that way you can insure that issues that had just happened to her don’t happen in future. The client and her mother were so grateful and left me with a great review…“I called Richard at Lockforce by chance and I'm so glad I did he is a professional of the best kind, very quick and efficient job and lots of helpful advice. He did a great job of replacing my front door lock in an emergency. Many thanks for getting my out of a tight bind today”

It’s not selling…..It’s education and awareness

A recent phone call from a potential customer went something like this,

• Customer: “Hi I’ve just purchased a new home in ************ and would like a quotation to change all the Upvc door locks, can you help”.
• Richard Lockforce Southampton: ‘Certainly’ was the reply, “can you just have a quick look at the front of the keyway on your locks where your insert the key, I need to ascertain what kind of lock you have, what are the markings?”.
• Customer: “There isn’t any markings at all…it’s just blank”.
• Richard Lockforce Southampton: “Ok, it seems as though you have a standard ‘euro cylinder lock’, I would strongly suggest you upgrade whilst changing these to something suitable like a Brisant TS007 cylinder lock, these are one of the securest locks available, for example the Brisant TS007 is without doubt the most fortified euro-cylinder available on the domestic market, which includes a 3 star security rating”
• Customer: “That sounds really expensive, what’s the price”…..
• Richard Lockforce Southampton: “Good question, I get asked that a lot, may ask what car you drive?”
• Customer: …….”Sorry?”
• Richard Lockforce Southampton: “It’s just that you’ve just purchased your dream home in a very affluent part of Southampton, I bet you drive a lovely car”
• Customer: “well yes actually, I have a new BMW 5 series, it’s my pride and joy!”
• Richard Lockforce Southampton: “Well sir unfortunately that’s the price…the BMW, your pride and joy…, you see the locks you have at present can be snapped and entry can be gained from a would-be burglar in a matter of seconds to grab your car keys. With the Brisant locks I recommend, entry would be a thing of the past as they are anti snap, so much so that Brisant themselves offer £1000 guarantee if an intruder breaks into your home by snapping these locks, and the bonus is that they are not that much more expensive than the standard locks”

After an initial ‘no obligation, free survey’ of the property and a quick demonstration of the Brisant Ultion locks the client proceeded to have his front, side and rear patio door locks replaced…. So, think carefully when enquiring about replacing locks, it’s not just a new set of keys your after for you new property, it’s piece of mind knowing your home is secure. Call me Chris Lockforce Southampton on 02381 040 167 to book your no obligation survey.