Locksmith Gateshead

Welcome to Lockforce Locksmith Gateshead.

My name is Lea Ternent and I'm your local locksmith serving Gateshead and the wider West Newcastle area. 

Proudly Keeping the NE Safe! 

Key Points:

• DBS checked
• Fully insured (up to £5m)
• Available 24/7
• 36 month Guarantee on all works
• NO CALL OUT CHARGES
• Checkatrade Vetted

Across all my sites, I have collected 250+ 5 star customer reviews. This hopefully reassures you that you are dealing with a trusted company that always has the customer's best interests at heart.

Gateshead Locksmith Services

Why might you need Gateshead locksmith services? Could it be that you’re locked out, that a key has snapped in a lock, that you need to change your locks because of security reasons, or perhaps it’s something else?

No matter what your locksmith requirements, Gateshead Lockforce Locksmiths can help you. At Lockforce Locksmiths Gateshead we can promise this because we are professional and we care.

We are highly trained, with training that continues because there are always innovations and ideas within the locksmith industry meaning when you use Gateshead locksmiths from Lockforce, you are getting someone who is completely up to date with the latest techniques and equipment. 

Lockforce Locksmiths in Gateshead can provide a wide range of different services including:

• 24-hour emergency locksmith in Gateshead
• Mobile key cutting in Gateshead
• Gateshead lock repair and lock replacement
• uPVC door locks
• Wooden door locks
• Digital door locks
• Window locks
• CCTV systems
• Alarms
• Evictions
• Re-securing
• Post burglary repairs
• Fire escape hardware
• Panic hardware
• Post burglary repairs
• Insurance approved locks
• Entry gaining
• Yale locks
• Night latches
• Window boarding

Why Choose Lockforce 

Trying to count the many different reasons why you might want to choose Gateshead Lockforce Locksmiths over and above any other is a big task, but I can break it down for you into the biggest reasons. The first is that every one of our locksmiths at Lockforce is checked and vetted before they can help, and this includes passing a DBS check. When I come to you in Gateshead, I’ll have ID and insurance on hand to show you exactly who I am too so you can be entirely happy with the service the Lockforce Locksmiths provides in Gateshead.

An additional benefit to using Lockforce Locksmiths Gateshead is that we are always thinking of the customer first, and with this in mind, we are always on time. Punctuality is one of our core beliefs; why leave a customer waiting during a difficult time? Once you contact Lea you can be sure that I’ll do all I can to help you as quickly as possible. When I am 20-30 minutes from your Gateshead location, I’ll let you know so you’ll never be left in the dark. When I get to you, you’ll see my clean and professional branded Lockforce Locksmiths’ van, and I’ll be wearing my clean and professional Lockforce Locksmiths’ uniform. We understand that knowing which locksmith to use in Gateshead is not an easy thing, so we take that worry away from you.

With over 8,000 reviews and a 4.9 out of 5 average score, Lockforce Locksmiths in Gateshead is exactly the right choice. There is nothing that’s too much for us, and we’ll keep you informed every step of the way. To make your choice an even easier one, you’ll find that every piece of work I carry out is backed up by a 12-month warranty, and you won’t have to pay until you’re completely happy with the locksmith in Gateshead work I’ve done for you.

Locked Out In Gateshead

When you need a Gateshead locksmith in an emergency, don’t hesitate to call on Gateshead Lockforce Locksmiths. We are available 24/7, no matter what you need from us. We are always here to help you and fix your locks, replace them, or even cut keys when you need them. We’ll carry out security assessments, and we’ll answer your queries. I can promise you that you are at the top of my priorities. When you choose Lockforce Locksmiths in Gateshead you will get a fully trained, knowledgeable, completely up to date Gateshead locksmith who understands what it takes to help you. I’ll arrive with the best equipment and tools and all the most recent non-destructive (where possible) locksmith techniques to ensure that the job you need me to do is done efficiently and professionally at any time of the day or night.

Gateshead Mobile Key Cutting 

Lockforce Locksmiths’ in Gateshead have the most modern equipment to help you in any way you need assistance. This includes, as surprising as it might sound, mobile key cutting. Mobile key cutting offers many advantages since it allows the key to be tested immediately to ensure that it works in the way it should.

Gateshead Lock Repair and Lock Replacement

Gateshead lock repair may well be possible, and unless there is a security issue that means the locks need to be changed, this is the first option that Gateshead Lockforce Locksmiths will try. However, if the lock cannot be repaired, the highly trained and professional locksmiths from Lockforce in Gateshead can certainly replace the lock, ensuring that you are not kept out of your property for any longer than you have to be. My training – which is ongoing to ensure I am always on top of any changes in the industry – has taught me well, and I’ll be able to ascertain exactly what needs to be done to complete the job you’ve asked me to do in Gateshead, and that includes having a large array of different locks such as child safety locks, standard locks, and digital locks, on board my van.

Lockforce Payment Options

At Lockforce Locksmiths Gateshead we offer a choice of various payment options including:

• Debit card
• Credit card
• Contactless card payments
• Bank Transfer
• BACS
• Cash
• PayPal

Recent Jobs

New gearbox fitted to home in Gateshead – 14th March 2022

Lockforce Locksmith Gateshead were called out yesterday to help a customer who could not operate their door handle as the mechanism had failed. We got to property and diagnosed that the gearbox was worn and needed to be replaced. We carried out this work and the door was back working within minutes. Lockforce locksmith keeping you safe 24/7

Snapped key to electronic shutters in Gateshead – 7nd March 2022

Lockforce Locksmith Gateshead were called in the early morning to help at a local bus station. The news agent was ready to open and snapped the key in the lock of the electronic shutters. We gained entry to the shutters and replaced the lock in the shutter housing. Lockforce locksmith keeping you safe 24/7

Extra locks for front door in Gateshead – 5th March 2022

Lockforce Locksmith Gateshead took a call from customer who needed some extra locks on his front door for extra security and a better solution for his mother who has dementia. Lea from Lockforce came up with an ideal solution that’s protects everybody involved. Lockforce locksmith keeping you safe 24/7

Door handle replacement in Gateshead – 28th February 2022

Lockforce Locksmith Gateshead recieved a message from a customer in Gateshead who needed doorr handles replaced and for me to look a the mechanism. Job done and a very happy customer. Lockforce locksmith keeping you safe 24/7

Entry gain to property on behalf of concerned family in Gateshead – 22nd February 2022

Lockforce Locksmith Gateshead recieved an emergency callout from a concerned family member in Gateshead. Not heard anything from a family member, best way forward was to gain entry and do a welfare check. All ok and family member is recovering from a fall. Lockforce locksmith keeping you safe 24/7

Lost keys and locked out in Gateshead – 9th February 2022

Lockforce Locksmith Gateshead recieved a call from customer who was locked out in Gateshead. The customer had lost their keys so needed us to gain entry by picking the cylinder and replace/change the lock. Another simple job for Lockforce. 

Security advice for resident in flat share in Gateshead – 3th February 2022

Lockforce Locksmith Gateshead took a call from a customer who wanted me to attend her flat and offer advice for locks on her flat in a shared building.  On this occassion we efitted a high security lock with a 1 key fits all solution. Keeping you safe.

Gateshead Locksmith Fixes Front Door Not Locking - Low Fell, NE9, 24/12/21

A customer phoned and said he had a problem with his door not locking, arrived at property, pointed out a couple of issues I could visibly see, and then fixed the problem he got me there for in the first place. Did a survey of the property and fixed the locks that needed attention.

Left Keys in Flat, Lockforce Gateshead to the Rescue - Gateshead, NE8, 23/12/21

A lady phoned and pre-arranged an appointment for me to attend when she finished work as she left her keys in the flat and was locked out, Gained access and checked her locks.

Locksmith Helps Resident of Care Home - Wardley, NE10, 22/12/21

Customer Phoned from Wardley (NE10) Lady was the manager of a care home, one of the residents had lost her keys and battery had gone dead in the safe. Safe was easy enough to get into. Lockforce Locksmiths KEEPING YOU SAFE 24/7

Lock Lock and Ultion Installation by Locksmith in Gateshead - Team Valley, NE11, 18/12/21

A customers lock was not working properly, was in need of a lock change, I proposed some ideas, the lady went for a pair of chrome Lock Lock 2* security handles with a 3* ultion for extra security. 2x Sash jammers fitted.

Lockforce Locksmiths Gateshead Replaces Handles - Gateshead, NE10, 14/12/21

A customer called who could not operate the handle as the mechanism had failed, got to property and new it was the mechanism was worn and needed replaced.

Emergency Locksmith in Felling - Gateshead, NE10, 08/12/21

Emergency job today in Gateshead Felling (NE10) today, customer had locked his keys inside his office and had no other way to get in, go there within 30 mins and got the customer back in by picking the lock, customer wanted to upgrade his locks and I offed some extra keys also.

Mortice Locks Installed - Gateshead, NE8, 28/11/21

Mortice lock fitted to internal doors, since it was turning into a Air B&B.

Gateshead Locksmith Installs Ultion High Security Lock - Ryton, NE40, 22/11/21

A customers lock was sticking, and key wasn’t going into the lock properly. Changed lock for a 1* ultion.

New locks and keys for flat in Gateshead, NE8 – 15/11/21

Lockforce Locksmith Gateshead were called by a lady who had left her keys in her flat. We pre-arranged an appointment for me to attend when she finished work and gained access to the flat. After a discussion, we agreed to upgrade her door locks.

Fix front door on home in Low Fell, Gateshead, NE9 – 05/11/21

Lockforce Locksmith Gateshead were called by a new customer who said he had a problem with his door not locking. We arrived at property, pointed out a couple of issues we could visibly see, and then fixed the problem. 

Door fix and security survey in Low Fell, Gateshead, NE9 - 08/10/21

Lockforce Locksmith Gateshead were phoned by a customer who mentioned they had a problem with their door not locking. We arrived at property and pointed out a couple of issues we could visibly see that were going wrong. We fixed the original lock and following a further survey of his property helped fix another 2 lock related issues on other doors.

Locked keys inside flat, Gateshead, NE8 - 04/10/21

Lockforce Locksmith Gateshead were phoned by a lady and pre-arranged an appointment for to attend when she finished work as she left her keys in the flat. We arrived at the scheduled time and gained access to her flat. We assessed the door locks and everything was in order. Her flat keys back in her safe hands. 

Eviction work in Felling, Gateshead  - 02/10/21

Lockforce Locksmith Gateshead are available for eviction work. We gained access by drilling the lock that was replaced by the tenant unbeknown to the landlord.  We then fitted a new lock and secured the property. We also added a new garden gate lock to help preventing further unwanted access.

Key stuck in lock in Ryton, Gateshead, NE40 - 30/09/21 

Lockforce Locksmith Gateshead were called out to retrieve a key stuck in a door lock. We completed the door key extraction and then replaced the faulty cylinder with a new high security cylinder with a further 5 keys cut on site.

Door fix and new locks in Lobley hill, Gateshead, NE11 - 29/09/21

Lockforce Locksmith Gateshead were called out to fix a door that wasn’t locking correctly and resident was unable to secure the house. We attended within the hour and upon inspection, found that the gearbox was not operating correctly and needed to be changed. We sorted the issue and also upgraded the lock to a high security version. Another happy customer.

Smart lock installation in Wardley, Gateshead, NE10 - 28/09/21

Lockforce Locksmith Gateshead completed another job this week. We upgraded a client's door locks for new smart lock technology as customer wanted to keep up with the rest of their smart house. Now they have the ability to open their home with they mobile phone acting as the new house keys. 

New door lock for property in Bensham, Gateshead, NE8 - 27/09/21

Lockforce Locksmith Gateshead attended a commercial property to fit a new mortice lock. Recently bailiffs had taken the old lock out due to the old tenant. In addition to  the new lock we also applied some anti-viral grip safe tape to increase safety against covid-19 for both staff and customers.

Lock change for home in Beadnell, NE67 - 24/09/21

Lockforce Locksmith Gateshead were called out to help a lady where the lock at her home was not working. We attend as soon as we could and inspected the lock. We solved the issue by cleaning up the gearboxand replacing the faulty anti-snap cylinder. We also cut a further 5 keys as she was letting it out as a holiday cottage.

Lost keys to café in Low fell, Gateshead, NE9 - 17/09/21

Lockforce Locksmith Gateshead were called out by a cafe owner who had lost her keys and needed to get into her shop urgently as she had a big order to fulfil. We gained access to the  cafe and then installed 2x high security 3* Ultion locks. Locks replaced= happy customer.

Door stuck in open position in Low Fell, Gateshead – 13/09/21

Lockforce Locksmith Gateshead were called out after a lady was struggling to lock her door. We got there in 30 mins, diagnosed the problem, and fixed it. The customer wanted a new set off handles also which we fitted.

Security upgrade on a front door in Ryton, Gateshead – 12/09/21

Lockforce Locksmith Gateshead today fitted an Ultion 3-star high security cylinder. Why not boost the security of your home? In addition to this, two new handles were fitted to the French doors as the old ones had worn.

Door lock replacement for home in Team Valley, Gateshead – 11/09/21

Lockforce Locksmiths Gateshead attended after a high security lock had failed which we replaced in a door today. After a stuck pin refused to release the key, the cylinder was removed and replaced with a new lock, safe and secure once again.

New lock to protect property in Pelaw, Gateshead – 10/09/21

Lockforce Locksmith Gateshead completed a lock upgrade and to fix the keep on the door due to Heavy Damage. extra security and screws fitted to keep the family safe.

Faulty door lock in Gateshead, NE9 – 08/09/21

Lockforce Locksmith Gateshead received a call today after a customer reported his door wouldn’t unlock. We got there within the hour and diagnosed the problem. We fitted a whole new mechanism to door with some new handles and a lock upgrade.

Lock upgrade in Wrekenton, Gateshead, NE9 – 06/08/21

Lockforce Locksmith Gateshead received a call from a family who had a requirement to replace a lock as their only key was lost and they were worried that someone would find the key and let themselves into their house. We gained entry (non-destructively) quickly and upgraded the barrel with a new anti-snap lock in the uPVC door.

New gate lock for a home in Gateshead, NE11 – 04/08/21

Lockforce Locksmith Gateshead were call by a landlady who wanted to ask if we could put in a new lock as there were no keys for the back gate in her rental property. We replaced the yale lock on the back gate and also realigned the gate.

Locks changed for home in Wrekenton, NE10, 31st August 2021

Lockforce Locksmith Gateshead was called to a house where then customer had previously rented out their house and they was looking to move back into this, so they wanted the locks changed so they were sure whom had keys. The customer was shown the locks and they chose to have Anti Snap locks that where keyed alike so one key would work on all their doors. This was all done the same day as we carry sets of same key locks as well as keyed to differ locks.  The customer was happy that the locks came with 6 keys so there was no need for extra keys and they only needed one key to carry not a bunch of keys. 

Back door jammed to commercial property in Ryton, NE40, 20th August 2021

Lockforce Locksmith Gateshead received a call from a commercial customer where they could not use the back door to their premises. I arrived the same day to get this door open again as the customer had lost the keys and the door was used regularly. The old lock was picked open causing no damage to the door, then the lock was replaced with an Anti-snap Lock.  Not only providing the access to the back of the property but also providing extra security to the business. As a Locksmith I believe no UPVC door should have a lock unless it is at least anti snap to provide some protection to the customer’s property or stock. Lockforce Locksmiths Gateshead stocks all sizes of lock for your UPVC door so if you need a new lock then give Lea a call today.

Gateshead Gearbox Replacement, NE10, 13th August 2021

Customer could not operate the handle as the mechanism had failed. Our Gateshead locksmith got to property and knew it was the gearbox was worn and needed replacing. New gearbox installed and upgraded lock.

Emergency Locksmith in Felling, NE10, 12th August 2021

Emergency job today in Gateshead today, customer had locked his keys inside his office and had no other way to get in, go there within 30 mins and got the customer back in by picking the lock, customer wanted to upgrade his locks and I offed some extra keys also.

Gateshead Locksmith Installs Night Latches to Student Accommodation, NE8, 11th August 2021

Our locksmith in Gateshead recently installed some night latches fitted to internal doors as the landlord was using it as a HMO for uni students.

Gateshead Locksmith for Site Container, NE21, 10th August 2021

Gained entry into a site container – customer had lost keys so needed to pick the cylinder to gain access and change to new one.