Welcome to Lockforce Locksmith York.
We are a local trusted locksmith company proudly serving York and all YO postcodes.
Please take a moment to read the 300+ reviews left by our fantastic customers in York to know you are in safe hands.
Lee came to sort the lock out on our front door (to avoid any more arguments about lost keys when trying to get out of the house).
We messaged him to enquire and he was here at 10am the next day.
Due to our door being poorly fitted in the first place, what should have been an 'easy and quick job' resulted in it taking a little longer. Lee was very professional and friendly-nothing was too much trouble.
After sorting out the twist lock we'd requested, he realised the lock was slightly too big for a decorative feature of the door so ordered the correct size and was back by 2pm to fit it.
We are so impressed and we can now open our door easily from both the inside and the out (the original lock was very stiff). Not only is our door now so much more convenient for us, it is also safer as Lee upgraded the lock to an anti-snap.
We are beyond impressed with the both the product and service and will most definitely be recommending Lee and using him again should we require his services! Huge thanks. - Leon B - 27th April 2020
At Lockforce Locksmiths York, we are dedicated to delivering exceptional locksmith services to the historic city of York and its surrounding areas.
Lee, our expert locksmith, is always ready to provide a wide array of services tailored to your specific needs. From emergency lockout assistance to sophisticated security upgrades, we cover all bases to ensure your safety and peace of mind.
Locked out of your home at any hour? No worries! Our emergency lock-out service is available 24 hours a day. Lee, your local York locksmith, is always on call to ensure you regain access to your property swiftly and without any damage.
Upgrade your home's security with our range of high-security locks, including the renowned Ultion locks. These locks are designed to provide unmatched protection, keeping your York home safe and secure.
Don't let faulty window locks compromise your home's security. Our services include comprehensive window lock repairs and replacements, ensuring your windows are as secure as your doors.
Need extra keys? Our mobile key cutting service allows us to cut keys on-site, ensuring perfect fits and immediate availability. This service is ideal for homes, businesses, and gates in York.
Moving homes is a significant life event, and ensuring the security of your new abode in York is crucial. We recommend changing all locks for peace of mind and compliance with insurance requirements. Our services include fitting British Standard locks for wooden doors and multi-point locking systems for uPVC doors. Contact us for a free security survey and advice on securing your new home in York.
Common issues like mechanism failures in uPVC doors can lead to lockouts. Our expertise in dealing with such problems means we can gain entry without damage and provide lasting solutions, often saving the cost of a new door.
Lockforce Locksmith York received a call from a customer who was locking up for the night and noticed that they could not lift the handle to lock their door. After calling around a few locksmiths in the area who would not attend they called us. We were quick to come out and sort out the problem. We will always come out to you whatever the time or weather to help you out. Another happy customer.
Lockforce Locksmith York received a call from a customer who had gone with another locksmith to get a smart lock fitted to their home and kept on failing. We met with the customer and suggested the Ultion Nukki Pro which they were happy with. We fitted the smart lock at their convenience made sure they could use the app and showed them the features of the smart lock. We are here to help you with all your locksmith needs whatever they may be.
Lockforce Locksmith York received a call from a customer who realised that they had left their keys inside their property after going out of the car and the door shut behind them. We had the door open in no time at all which was a relief to the customer as they had a poorly dog inside that needed medication. If you need our services for whatever reason we always treat your home with kindness and respect. The customer could not thank us enough. Another happy customer for Lockforce Locksmiths York.
Lockforce Locksmith York received a call from a customer whose next-door neighbour lost the keys to her home. This customer was a vulnerable person who had Dementia. Luckily she had a retired Policeman living next door who keeps an eye out for her. We happily changed both front and door locks on her property and gave a set of keys to her kind neighbour which was authorised by her next of kin. The customer was highly grateful for the quality of service that they received from Lockforce Locksmith York.
Lockforce Locksmith York received a call from a customer who was on a short break in the city of York. As they were going to lock up and head out for the day, they realised that the door would not lock. One swift call to Lockforce Locksmiths York and we had the lock changed and the door working again. The customers were very grateful that they could get on with their sightseeing around York.
Lockforce Locksmith York received a call this evening from a customer who was visiting the city of York on a weekend break. After taking in the sites all day when they arrived back at the holiday they broke the key in the door. We quickly responded to the request to help and had the broken key out in no time at all. The customer was highly grateful for the quality of service that they received from Lockforce Locksmith York.
Lockforce Locksmith York received a call from an elderly customer who had managed to lose their keys whilst out shopping in York. We quickly responded to the customer who needed to get to their medication. We had them back in their home in no time at all. The customer was highly grateful for the quality of service that they received from Lockforce Locksmith York.
Lockforce Locksmith York received a call from a customer late this evening to a customer who was locked in their bedroom. We were quick to respond and get the problem sorted out for them so they could get to bed without the worry of getting locked in again. We removed the broken internal latch that had failed and replaced it with a new one so the customer could rest easily that this wouldn’t happen again. The customer was highly grateful for the quality of service that they received from Lockforce Locksmith York.
Lockforce Locksmith York received a call from a customer who had a jammed lock on the front door and could not get it to lock. We inspected the door and the lock and found that the door was out of alignment and this caused the lock to fail. New locks and the door were realigned and the customer's door was working as it should again. The customer was highly grateful for the quality of service that they received from Lockforce Locksmith York.
Lockforce Locksmith York received a call from a customer late this evening to a customer who was having trouble locking their door. We were quick to respond and sort the problem out. On our inspection, we found that the door had a broken gearbox that needed replacing. We carry all common parts on our vans so we can change any broken parts there and then if needed. The customer was highly grateful for the quality of service that they received from Lockforce Locksmith York.
Lockforce Locksmith York received a call this evening from a customer who was visiting the city of York on a weekend break. After taking in the sites all day when they arrived back at the holiday they broke the key in the door. We quickly responded to the request to help and had the broken key out in no time at all. The customer was highly grateful for the quality of service that they received from Lockforce Locksmith York.
Lockforce Locksmith York received a call this evening from a customer who was unable to lock their door after being out all day. We were quick to respond to the customer’s request and get the problem sorted out for them. We found that an ill-fitted lock had caused the problem and had broken the gearbox on the mechanism. We had the part on the van as we carry all common parts on the van ready to be used and get the customer's door working again. The customer could not thank us enough as she had an elderly mother who was very distressed about the door. Another happy customer for Lockforce Locksmiths York.
Lockforce Locksmith York received an emergency call out from a customer who had just travelled back from France to find that they could not lock their door. We were quick to respond to the request. Once we had inspected the door we found that the gearbox on the door had failed in the unlocked position. We carry all common parts on our van so we were able to change the broken part there and then to get the customer's door back working as it should whilst they were looking through their holiday snaps. The customer was highly grateful for the quality of service that they received from Lockforce Locksmith York.
Lockforce Locksmith York received an emergency call out from a customer who had just lost their keys at the airport. We were quick to respond to the customer who was desperate to get back into the property due to having a poorly dog. Not only did we get him back into his home in minutes but we also upgraded his locks for him whilst onsite. The customer was extremely grateful for the locksmith’s prompt response and professional service, expressing their satisfaction with Lockforce Locksmith York’s quick thinking and efficient work.
Lost keys in Elvington - 31/07/2023
Lockforce Locksmith York received an emergency call out from a customer in the YO41 area of York, we were quick to respond the customer had lost their keys whilst walking their dog. In an effort to try and find the keys, the customer did try and find them but didn’t succeed. We had the door open in minutes and the locks changed for the customer.
Faulty gearbox in York - 24/07/2023
Lockforce Locksmith York received an emergency call out from a couple in York whose front door lock was faulty, leaving them locked out of their home. We arrived promptly on the same day, identifying a faulty gearbox as the issue. With a new one in stock on the van, the faulty gearbox was replaced like-for-like, swiftly resolving the problem.
Stolen Keys in York - 15/07/2023
Lockforce Locksmith York received an emergency call out from a customer who had their bag stolen in York. Luckily for them that her husband had dropped her off so no car keys were in the bag. Because this was a security issue we responded quickly and had the locks changed throughout the house. The customer was extremely grateful for the locksmith’s prompt response and professional service, expressing their satisfaction with Lockforce Locksmith York’s quick thinking and efficient work.
Broken Lock in York - 05/07/2023
Lockforce Locksmith York received a call out from a customer who was struggling to lock their door. We had a quick inspection of the door and the lock and found that the lock was broken and needed replacing. The customer opted to upgrade their locks to 3* high-security locks.
Faulty gearbox left door not locking in York - 20/05/2023
Lockforce Locksmith York received an emergency call out from a young couple in York whose front door lock was faulty, leaving them locked out of their home. We arrived promptly on the same day, identifying a faulty gearbox as the issue. With a new one in stock on the van, the faulty gearbox was replaced like-for-like, swiftly resolving the problem. The couple were extremely grateful for the locksmith’s prompt response and professional service, expressing their satisfaction with Lockforce Locksmith York’s quick thinking and efficient work.
Customer Locked Out in York, YO31 - 07/02/2023
Lockforce Locksmith York received a call from a customer in York who had left his keys inside his flat and the door locked behind him. We were able to respond quick and gain entry for the customer. Another happy Lockforce customer.
Locked patio doors in York, YO10 - 15/01/2023
Lockforce Locksmith York were called to help with a pair of patio doors as they had not been open for 6 months. We were more than happy to help with this. In no time at all we had the doors open and working as they should be. Another happy customer.
Front Door Adjustment in York, YO32 - 30/11/2022
Lockforce Locksmith York was called by a customer who needed help with a problematic door. On arrival we soon noticed that the door was out of alignment. In no time at all we had the door working again. Another happy customer.
Front Door Adjustment in York, YO10 - 06/10/2022
Lockforce Locksmith York took a call from a customer today and they asked if we could help get him back into his flat. The customer had been at work all day and lost his keys on the way home. In no time at all we had the customer back in to his home. We used a non-destructive entry technique, another happy customer.
Student locked out in York - 06/03/2022
We had a call from a student who had locked herself out of her room. One call to Lockforce York and we had the problem sorted out. Another happy customer.
Recent house mover locked out in York, YO17 - 28/02/2022
We had a call from a customer who had just moved into her new home a few days previous. She lost all the keys to the property and couldn’t get in. One call to Lockforce York and we had her in as quickly as possible. Changed all the locks for her. Another happy customer.
Emergency services worker unable to lock door after shift in York, YO31, - 20/02/2022
We had a late-night call from a customer who is an Ambulance driver. On arriving home, they realised that they could not lock their door. We were quick to respond and sort out the problem for them. She had a broken gearbox. We changed the broken part in no time at all and had the door working again. Another happy customer.
Lock Upgrade for student property in York YO10 – 10/02/2022
We received a call from a customer today who owned a rental property in York. She had new students moving in and the old ones had lost the keys for her front door lock. We recommend The Ultion 3 Star cylinder so she could get replacement high-security keys herself.
Holiday tenants had Lost Keys for property in York, YO41 – 10/01/2022
We received a call from a customer today who owns a rental property in the York area. One of her holiday tenants had lost the keys to the holiday home. We were quick to respond and sort out the problem for her. Another happy customer.
Help I'm Locked Out, York, YO30 - 25/07/2021
We received a call from a customer who had been out working. Once they arrived at their home, they realised that they had lost the keys. We were quick to respond and help the couple out and get them back in to their home. Another happy customer.
French doors will not open, York, YO41 - 24/07/2021
We had a call from a customer who said that they were having difficulty opening the French doors. We were quick to respond and sort the problem out. A new mortice lock installed to the French doors and the problem was solved. Another happy customer.
York Locksmith for Patio Door, York, YO24 - 22/07/2021
We received a call from a call from a customer who had just moved into a city centre flat and realised that the patio doors would not open. We were quick to respond to the customer and get the problem sorted for her. Another happy customer.
Patio door not opening, York, YO23 - 21/07/2021
We received a call from a customer who had just moved it to a flat with a young child and were unable to unlock the door. We were quick to respond and sort out the problem. Another happy customer.
Doors and window locks need replacing, York, YO8 - 19/07/2021
We received a call from a customer who wanted new widow and door locks replacing as she was finding it hard to close them. We were more than happy to help the customer out with this request. In no time at all the windows and doors were fixed and working as they should do again. Another happy customer.
Locksmith Lock Change, York, YO30 - 18/07/2021
We received a call from a customer who wanted the locks changing in her flat as she was unsure of who had the spare keys. We were more than happy to help and sort this little problem out for her. Another happy customer.
Emergency York Locksmith When Locked Out, York, YO10 - 17/07/2021
We received a late-night call from a customer who had been out having a meal with friends. Once they arrived at their home, they realised that they had lost the keys. We were quick to respond and help the couple out and get them back in to there home. Another happy customer.
Gearbox Failure, York, YO10 - 16/07/2021
We received a call from a customer who were unable to lock their door. We were more than happy to assist with the situation. A quick inspection of the door and we identified that the gearbox was broken. In no time at all we fitted a new one now the customer can lock their door again.
Door alignment problem , York, YO23 - 15/07/2021
We received a call from a customer who had been at work all day. When it came to settling down for the night, they were unable to lock their door. We were quick to respond to them and help. The problematic door was realigned now the customer can lock their door and sleep easy.
New Night latches, York, YO24 - 14/07/2021
We received a call from a customer in York who had just taken over a student rental apartment block. The customer wanted two-night latches fitting to his living quarters. We were more than happy help out and get these fitted for him. Another happy customer.
The front and back door will not lock, York, YO1 - 10/05/2021
Lockforce Locksmith York had a call from a customer today who was having trouble with both the front and back door. The front door needed a completely new mechanism which we were more than happy to fit for her. The back door had failed in the closed position and had been like this for weeks. In no time at all, we had the back door open, and a new gearbox installed for her. Now she can get to the back yard without having to walk all the way around. Another happy customer.
New Mortice Installation in Haxby, YO26 - 04/05/2021
Lockforce Locksmith York had a call from an elderly lady today who wanted to change the back door lock to their property. She had had the same lock in the door for 32 years and was worried that she would be locked out as it was starting to become difficult to lock. This was a lock which her late husband had installed. We were more than happy to help the lady out, A new British Standard 3621 mortice lock installed now she can lock her door with ease for another 32 years and more. Another happy customer.
Lost Keys in York, YO31 - 30/04/2021
Lockforce Locksmith York were called out this evening to a customer who had just moved into their new home. When they tried to lock the French doors to their new home, they realised that they had lost their keys. We quickly changed the lock and upgraded them for the new homeowner another happy customer.
Failed Euro Lock in York, YO10 - 27/04/2021
Lockforce Locksmith York had a call from a customer who was having trouble at one of his letting properties. On arriving at the property, the tenant explained what the problem was. In no time at all, we sorted out the problem and upgraded the lock to an anti-snap lock for extra security. Another happy customer.
Gearbox failure in Scarborough, YO61 - 06/04/2021
Had a call from a customer who could not lock the door to their shop after finishing trading for the day. On speaking to the shop owner, we quickly worked out what was wrong with the door. In no time at all we had the door fixed and working again another happy customer.
Door re-alignment York, YO10 - 06/04/2021
Lockforce Locksmiths York had a call from a customer who was struggling to lock the front door in the York area. On speaking to the customer, we knew that the door needed adjusting. We were more than happy to help with this. In no time at all the door was working as it should be again. Another happy customer
French Doors will not open - 02/04/2021
Lockforce Locksmiths York had a call from a customer in the Elvington area of York, the customer told us that the French doors would not open and wanted them looking at. We were quick to respond to them and sorted the problem in no time at all. Another happy customer (YO41
Customer locked out in York, YO30 31/03/2021
Lockforce Locksmiths York had a call from an elderly lady who had been out walking her dog in the York area today. She had lost her keys to the house on her travels and needed to get back in. We were more than happy to attend and help. In no time at all, we had the lady back into her home. Another happy customer.
Lock Change in Fangfoss, YO41 - 30/03/2021
Lockforce received a call from a customer who ran kennels and a cattery in the Fangfoss area of York. The customer wanted to upgrade the locks to the kennels and have all the locks keyed alike, so he only had a small bunch of keys. We were more than happy to help him with this task. Now all his staff only have to carry one key when working and know there is only one key for the door to make life simple. Another happy customer.
Locked patio doors in York, YO10 - 26/03/2021
A customer in the York area called today and asked if we could look at his patio doors as they had not been open for 6 months. We were more than happy to help with this. In no time at all, we had the doors open and working as they should be. Another happy customer.
Customer Locked Out in York, YO31 - 23/03/2021
Lockforce received a call from a customer in York who had left his keys inside his flat and the door locked behind him. We were able to respond quickly and gain entry for the customer. Another happy Lockforce customer.
Failed gearbox in York - 16/03/2021
Lockforce has been in the York area today helping Tricia’s House day nursery. They called to say that the back door to the nursery was difficult to lock. We were quick to respond and sort out their problem. New gearbox fitted and re-aligned day the door is secure again. Another happy customer who runs a valuable service in the York community.
New lock for a new homeowner in York - 11/03/2021
Lockforce has been in the York area today helping a new homeowner change their locks, so they know that they are the only ones who had keys to the property. We were quick to respond to their request to change the locks. Another happy customer in the York area.
Helping a new business get ready for opening in York - 26/02/2021
Lockforce was called out by a new business venture in the Easingwold area of York today. The new owner wanted all the locks changing to the property, so they knew that they were the only ones with keys to the property. We are more than happy to help the new and on-going business out with their security issues.
Failed door mechanism York - 17/02/2021
Lockforce was called out to the York area today by a customer who was unable to lock their door. We were quick to respond to them and had the problem solved in no time at all. A new gearbox installed and another happy customer.
New homeowner in York - 12/02/2021
We were called by a lady in the Wiggington area of York today who had just moved into her new home with her family. She wanted to have all the locks changed in her home, so she knew that she was the only one with the keys to the property. If you have moved or are moving into a new property, then please give Lockforce York a call for advice on your home security.
Change Front and back door locks - 21/01/2021
Lockforce York was called by a local customer this morning and reported that they were having issues locking both the back door and the front door. We were more than happy to assist with this. On a quick inspection of both locks, we found that the locks were both unserviceable. In no time at all we had both locks changed. Now the customer can sleep easily knowing that they can lock both doors again.
Key Safe - 20/01/2021
Lockforce York was called out today to fit a key safe. The customer reported that his parents needed carers to assist his parents with basic tasks. We were more than happy to help in this situation new C-500 police standard key safe fitted. Another happy customer.
Another MPL change - 06/01/2021
Lockforce York was called out by an elderly couple who were struggling to lock the door. MPL replaced and new handles on the front door. Now this couple can lock their door with ease instead of struggling.
Failed Mortice lock - 12/12/2020
Lockforce York was called out to the Hambleton area of York today. Customer said that he had not opened his door for a year. We were more than happy to help and get the door open for him. Lock changed and a happy customer. Now he can use the side door instead of walking all the way around his house.
Lock change - 02/12/2020
Lockforce York was called by Tia Greyhound Rescue Charity to change the locks on their front door as they had a member of staff leave. We were more than happy to help with this. New lock fitted and business running as usual.
Door will not open - 30/11/2020
Lockforce York was called by a customer in the Stamford Bridge area of York. The customer tried to fix their door closed the door and locked it now it will not open. We were more than happy to help out, in no time at all we had the door open and now the door locks properly.
Lockout for hotel owner - 26/11/2020
Lockforce York had a call from a hotel owner in the YO11 area this morning who had lost the keys to one of the rooms in the hotel. We were more than happy to help with this problem. Lock changed and new keys for the room. Another happy customer.
Gearbox Failure - 23/11/2020
We were called out by an elderly couple this afternoon in the Haxby area. They said that they had been having trouble locking their door for some time and thought that they should get it fixed before Christmas. We were more than happy to help. Changed the gearbox and realigned the door so they should not experience this problem again. Another happy customer.
Lock is broken on the front door - 20/11/2020
Lockforce York was called out by a local business who sells Christmas trees. They could not open the front door to their warehouse. We were more than happy to help especially at this time of their busiest period of the year. We had the door open in no time and the warehouse opens so they can carry on selling trees. Another happy customer.
Full MPL change -19/11/2020
Lockforce York was called up by a customer who heard a clunk on their front door. The customer also had a child with learning difficulties who needed access to the front door. We were more than happy to help this customer we would never leave someone in distress. New MPL fitted and a happy family.
Failed Gearbox - 18/11/2020
Lockforce York was called out to the Dunnington area of York this afternoon. Customer reported that they could not open their back door. We were quick to remedy the situation. New gearbox fitted and a happy customer now all their doors work fine.
Failed Gearbox - 10/11/2020
Lockforce York was called out today to a customer in the York area. Customer reported that they were struggling to lock their door. We were quick to respond and sort out the problem. Another happy customer and a 5-star review.
Local B&B in York needs new keys - 07/10/2020
Lockforce locksmiths were called out to the Scarborough area to a local b&b who had lost the keys to one of their rooms. Lockforce York was quick to respond and get the door open with a non-destructive method of entry. We changed the lock in no time at all another happy customer.
Failed gearbox - 06/10/2020
Lockforce locksmiths were called to the Elvington area of York to a customer who was finding it difficult to lock their door. Lockforce were quick and happy to assist. With a quick evaluation, we worked out the gearbox had failed. We installed a new gearbox and had the door working in no time at all.
Failed lock - 30/09/2020
Lockforce locksmiths were called out to the Pocklington area of York to deal with a customer who was struggling to lock their door. Lockforce York was quick to respond and get the door fixed in no time at all. The customer was happy that they can now lock their door properly.
Door jammed in York - 23/09/2020
Lockforce locksmiths were called out to the YO10 area of York to a customer who could not open their door. In no time at all, we had the door open and the lock changed. The customer was incredibly happy with the level of service given another happy customer.
Struggliny to lock door in York - 21/09/2020
Lockforce locksmiths were called out to a customer who was finding it hard to lock her door. Lockforce York was quick to respond to the customer. In no time at all we had the lock changed and the door locks again.
Installed Key safe - 15/09/2020
Lockforce locksmiths were called out to the Pocklington area of York, we were called by a customer to fit a key safe as his wife now needs carers. We were more than happy to help our customer in his hour of need. Key safes are a great way to keep your house keys in if you require carers coming into your home. The customer was more than happy to have police standard key safe fitted to his home.
Failed gearbox - 14/09/2020
Lockforce Locksmiths were called out to the York area to a customer who was struggling to lock their door. We were more than happy to assist them, after a quick assessment we found that the gearbox had failed. In no time at all, we had the gearbox changed and the door working again.
Lost keys after returning home - 13/09/2020
Lockforce locksmiths were called out to a customer who had lost their keys from returning from a Sunday afternoon drink. We were more than happy to assist and help the customer out. Lockforce York is always here to help night or day. Another happy customer.
Returning customer - 11/09/2020
Lockforce locksmiths were called out by a customer that we have had custom from before. The customer had just moved to a new house and wanted all the locks changing in the property. Lockforce locksmiths were more than happy to help and assist the customer. It is always nice to see our customers using our service again and we were happy to see them again.
Locked out failed mortise lock - 10/09/2020
Lockforce Locksmiths had a late-night call out to a customer who arrived home to find out that the fire alarm was going off. After making sure that the property was safe to enter, we managed to open the door in no time at all and tur
Locked in - 08/09/2020
Lockforce locksmiths were called out to a customer that could not open their door. Lockforce York was more than happy to help. We had the door open in no time at all. New lock installed and a working door happy customer.
Snapped key - 28/08/2020
Lockforce locksmiths were called out today by a customer in the York area. The customer had reported that they had snapped their key in the front door lock and were unable to get it out. Lockforce was more than happy to help them out. We replaced the lock for the customer as we were not able to get the snapped key out of the lock.
Failed Ultion - 27/07/2020
Lockforce locksmiths were called out today by a customer in the YO16 area. Customer reported that the Ultion lock had failed and was unable to lock their door. Lockforce locksmiths were happy to assist and help them solve their lock problem. In no time at all, we installed a new Ultion for the customer. Another happy customer.
Farmer unable to lock their door - 27/08/2020
Lockforce York was called out to the York area to help a local farmer. When talking to the farmer we soon established that the gearbox had failed. This is becoming a regular thing in the York area. In no time at all, we managed to identify the gearbox and get it changed for the farmer. Another happy customer.
Late-night call out - 21/08/2020
Lockforce York had a late-night call this evening. We were called to the York area to help a student get back into their home. Lockforce York had the customer back in their home in no time at all.
Another broken gearbox - 20/08/2020
Lockforce York were called out this afternoon to a customer in the York area. When talking to the customer about the problematic door we soon realised that the gearbox had failed due to much pressure being put on the lock. We were more than happy to assist the customer and had the gearbox changed in no time at all. Another happy customer.
Cylinder Upgrade - 12/08/2020
Castle Howard is one of Yorkshire’s most beautiful and iconic areas; Lockforce York was called out to the estate in order to change the locks on a static caravan. The customer, an ex-police officer, was keen to upgrade to anti-snap locks. We completed the task quickly and the customer was extremely happy.
Failed Mortice lock - 07/08/2020
Lockforce York was called out today to deal with another failed mortice lock. A quick examination of the door revealed that the mortice lock did not meet current insurance standards. We changed the lock for a BS3621 British standard mortice lock. The customer was delighted with both the lock and the fact that their insurance criteria were now met.
New handles throughout the house - 06/08/2020
A customer called Lockforce York inquiring about replacing all the door handles in their home. Lockforce York was more than happy to help; the customer chose the handles she wanted and we fitted them all, giving her home a more contemporary look.
New gearbox installation - 05/08/2020
Lockforce York was called out within the York area to a customer having difficulty in locking their front door. An inspection of the door revealed that the gearbox was broken. In no time at all, we were able to replace the broken gearbox and make the customer safe again.
Locked door to William H Brown’s - 04/08/2020
This renowned estate agency called Lockforce York to ask if we could unlock the problematic front door to their office. Staff entering the building found the lock inoperable. One quick call to Lockforce York meant the lock was changed in no time at all and the employees were once more able to come and go with ease.
Fitting a digital lock - 03/08/2020
Lockforce York was called out by a charity in the York area who needed to secure their offices without the use of keys. We recommended a digital lock and worked swiftly to fit it. The charity was delighted with the result, knowing they will never have to use keys to access the office in the future.
New lock upgrade - 25/07/2020
Lockforce York was called out by a customer who wanted to upgrade her locks. After a discussion about her requirements, we quickly completed the task. The customer was extremely happy with our work and gave us another 5-star review.
Estate agent’s office door locked - 17/07/2020
We were called out to an estate agent in the York area who had a problem with their office door. Lockforce York was more than happy to attend and help. In no time at all, we were able to pick the lock and get the team back into the office so they could carry on working. Another incredibly happy customer.
The rouge locksmith strikes again - 15/07/2020
Lockforce York was called out by a customer who had a problem with their back-door lock. When talking to the customer we were informed that the last locksmith that fitted the lock told her that this was the right lock for the door. Lockforce York explained to the customer that not only did he fit the wrong lock it was also not doing its job. Lockforce York fitted the right lock for the door which looks a lot better than the previous lock that had been installed badly. The customer could not believe that people still do this and was incredibly grateful to us for fitting the right lock.
Dog trapped in a utility room - 06/07/2020
Lockforce York was called out to a distressed customer whose dog had got itself locked in the utility room in the Pocklington area. We were more than happy to come to the rescue and free their much-loved dog. Within a few minutes, we had the dog and distressed owner reunited again. A new latch fitted to the door and this little problem should never happen again.
Patio door unable to lock - 01/07/2020
We were called by a gentleman into York area who was having trouble locking his patio door. Lockforce York was more than happy to look and see what the problem was. After explaining to the gentleman that he had snapped his locking lever for the door Lockforce quickly replaced the damaged part and installed a new lock. Just one of the many tasks that we perform daily. Another happy customer.
The garage side door has not locked for 2 years - 16/06/2020
Lockforce York was called out to a customer who mentioned that she has not been able to lock her side door to the garage for over 2 years. We were more than happy to look and see what the problem was. In no time at we were able to see what the problem was. A few small adjustments to the hinges and the door can now be locked again. We now have another happy customer.
Police call out - 14/06/2020
Lockforce locksmiths were called out by North Yorkshire Police this evening. A vulnerable gentleman had lost his keys his home. Lockforce York was more than happy to help especially to help the police. New locks installed for the gentleman. Now he can rest easy knowing he can lock his door and feel safe again.
Lock changes to a new homeowner - 13/06/2020
Lockforce locksmiths were called out by a new homeowner who wanted to change the locks in their new home. Lockforce York was more than happy to help the new homeowner have peace of mind knowing that the locks had been changed.
Entry Gain to a Boarding House - 07/06/2020
Lockforce locksmiths York had an early call this morning to a boarding house in York. We were more than happy to attend and help. Entry gained in no time at all. The owner was over the moon with the service provided.
Local Butchers locked out - 06/06/2020
Lockforce locksmiths York had a call from the local butchers. He could not open the door to his shop. Lockforce York was more than happy to help. Gained entry to the shop changed the locks. Jack Frost butchers were more than happy with the service provided.
Gained Entry for a Rental Company - 04/06/2020
Lockforce locksmiths were called out to help a rental company that had lost the keys to one of their properties. Lockforce York was more than happy to attend the property and help. Entry gained in no time at all.
Job for a care company - 28/05/2020
Lockforce locksmiths York was called out this evening to go help a care company. A carer had noticed that the key to the property that she was attending was missing and had no way of gaining entry to the property. We were more than happy to attend. Entry to the property was conducted in a swift and timely manner so the carer could carry out her call.
Problem locking front door in York - 30/04/2020
Lockforce York was called out this afternoon to the YO32 area of York. The customer rang to say that they had a problem locking their door. Lockforce York was happy to attend to the problem. We quickly rectified the problem for the customer. The customer was happy with the level of service that they had received. At Lockforce York we aim to please and no job is to much trouble if you have an issue then please do not hesitate to call.
Door back working as normal - 04/05/2020
We were called out this afternoon to a customer who said that their door would not lock. Lockforce York attended the customer's house in the YO62 area. Lockforce York was quick to identify the problem. The customer was happy with the level of service that they received from us and would happily recommend us to others.
Fixing lock issue in York - 13/05/2020
Lockforce York was called out today to a customer in the YO32 area of York. The customer called to say that they were struggling to lock the door on returning home from work after a 12-hour shift. Lockforce York was happy to attend. We identified the problem and quickly changed the parts that needed to be changed. The customer was happy with the level of service provided.
Replaced door locks in York - 28/04/2020
Lockforce York was called out this evening to tend to a customer in the YO31 area. The customer had missed placed her key for the patio door. Lockforce York was quick to attend the property to sort the problem out. Lockforce York replaced the door locks so the customer could rest easy in her home knowing that she could lock her door. The customer was very happy with the service that was provided.
NHS staff locked out in York - 20/04/2020
Lockforce York was called out today to help one of our cherished NHS workers. This lady had just finished a 48hr shift. Lockforce York was quick to attend the YO19 area of York to get this lady back into her home in no time at all for a well-earned rest. The customer was very happy with the service that was provided. It's always a pleasure to help out one of our NHS staff where we can.
Letting Agent Call Out
At Lockforce Locksmith York, I don’t just offer a helping hand to local homeowners. As a reputable York-based business that’s part of a wider network of fellow locksmiths in Yorkshire and the UK, I likewise have the credentials to cater to the needs of businesses in the property sphere – such as estate and letting agents in the local area. One such customer to which I attended was a letting agent for a shop who has a new tenant moving in. The previous tenant had lost the keys to the premises, meaning we needed to replace both the front door lock and the roller shutter that protected the building façade in the evening. I fitted our best quality locks onto the shop in question and cut a key (plus a few all-important spares!) in time for the new tenant’s arrival.
The Hunt for a Rogue Locksmith
I recently took a call from a family who were not looking for locksmith services, but rather a ROGUE locksmith who had left their property’s security in a frightful state! The locksmith in question had turned up to their property in an unmarked car with a black bag filled with a few locks and the bare minimum of tools. He had charged them over the odds for his services and by first accounts he hadn’t even fixed the lock problem they were concerned with! My initial thoughts were proved correct, as while my searching skills proved fairly useless in finding the offending locksmith in question, I was able to undertake a survey of the property and found that the locksmith had tackled the problem in completely the wrong way. I visited the premises to find the door jammed shut and knew what the problem was immediately. I explained to the customer what needed to be done to refortify their property and we worked together to solve the problem swiftly. If you feel that your locksmith hasn’t quite fixed your lock problem and would be keen for a second opinion from a highly trained lock professional in York, give me a call today!
Attempted Burglary
I received a call from a friend who had been the victim of an attempted burglary. Fortunately she heard the burglars and immediately turned on the lights in the house to spook them and get them away from the premises…which it did. She rang and asked me to change the locks at the rear door once the finger print team had been. I did as she asked and also carried out a small security survey as I noticed that some other locks were old and not to the current British Standard of security excellence. I advised her on the best locks to fit on her property and she decided that she wanted them both to be changed to save any problems with insurers, should they be burgled through one of those doors. It also turned out that there had been 6 other targeted break-ins that night at properties with 4x4 in the drive.
Warehouse Lock Change
I visited the premises of a business in Yorkshire to have a look at the locks in their warehouse, as the customer didn’t feel like they were up to scratch. I had a chat with her to gauge what she would like and she informed me that her business had recently suffered a break-in in the warehouse. Once they were in, the burglars had free reign on the rest of the premises - pilfering some very expensive stock from their shop! Most of the locks were old and either didn’t work or they didn’t have the keys for them. I decided that if they had another break-in we would have locks on specific doors to try and pen them into a certain area and block routes to the rest of the premises including the shop. I upgraded 4 mortice locks and also installed two new combination locks to stop anyone getting to the offices of the premises.
Lockforce Locksmith York to the rescue!
A lady rang me on behalf of her daughter, who was in the process of kicking her partner of her house. She was concerned about her daughter’s safety and wanted to enquire about changing the locks and making the property more secure in general. She had some ideas about what she would like to be done and we arranged a time for me to visit once the partner had gone…though we had to make a snap rearrange on the day as the partner still hadn’t left and we thought that a locksmith turning up would aggravate the situation further! I informed her that I would visit as soon as she was happy. I eventually visited the premises and upgraded all the locks in the property. I also upgraded a mortice lock to British standard after advising her about the Upvc locks that Lockforce fit. She decided that as she wanted peace of mind, the Ultion lock was the best option for her mortice upgrade. An excellent choice! The daughter and mother were both happy not only because the lock upgrades were covered by their insurance policy but also because now neither boyfriend nor burglar could enter the property!
Locksmith York Alarm Fitting
My fellow Lockforce technician, Carl, and I visited a property which had unfortunately been burgled the day before. Carl had already visited and secured the property and explained to the customer what other security measures he could have to keep himself and his partner safe. It was decided that he wanted to utilise the option of having a burglar alarm fitted. We visited the property and set to work fitting a new wireless alarm system for the customer. All went well and the customer was happy with his new alarm, which is now a massive deterrent to opportunist thieves. The point of entry for the burglary, we took particular care to attach sensors across all of his property’s windows. With the scourge of so called Locksmiths around at the moment i find myself fixing a lot of there work as its not up to standard.
At Lockforce locksmith York we pride ourselves on completing every job to the highest standards. One such job recently was a customer who had phoned an emergency Locksmith to get him into his property after his mechanism on his Upvc door had failed. He got him in certainly but he also charged him a small fortune of parts that shouldn't have been needed. The customer then phones me a couple of days later as he couldn't lock his door. I attended, fitted a lock that was the correct size and readjusted his door at a fraction of the cost the other company had charged. At Lockforce Locksmith York i attend a lot of different types of jobs from lockouts to burglary repairs but one job i attended recently was a little different. I had to attend and fix the damage the police had done to a door to get into a property as they suspected the occupant had passed away. Unfortunately they were right and the grieving son and daughter called me to fix the damage. A very somber affair i must say as i fixed the lock and they started to go through the list of what they needed to do with his belongings and the house itself. i fixed the damage and upgraded the lock to insurance standards as quietly as i could so as not to interrupt them and then left leaving them to grieve without the distraction of a tradesman being there. Been an Emergency Locksmith in York means just what it says, we are here to deal with your Emergency, we know the situation you in and know how to solve the issue almost immediately. However I recently had a customer that was in a blind panic, after a couple of questions i knew what the issue was and how to remedy it but no matter what I said to the customer she had it in her head that she would need a new door and couldn't afford it and was in a very stressed state. I arrived on scene and explained everything again to her and asked her kindly to trust me. I got to work and in a matter of minutes the door was open and I changed the mechanism on her door. The look of relief on her face when I showed her the fully functioning door is exactly why we chose to be locksmiths. She couldn't thank me enough I stayed for a cuppa and a chat before I went of to my next customer. Lockforce Locksmith York fit snap-safe locks for a good reason, and that because we know they work. I’ve recently been to a property that was unfortunately a victim of an attempted break in but the lock did its job and stopped the intruder in his/her tracks. Once they had snapped the handle and the lock came apart at its sacrificial point then they had no other option but to leave it and move on.This is exactly what the locks are designed to do and why we recommend them as the minimum standard on your Upvc doors.