Locksmith in Richmond
July 30, 2025
Homeowners and business owners frequently experience lockouts, damaged locks, and missing, stolen, and damaged keys.
Perhaps a burglar damaged your door or window locks and caused them to stop working correctly. Maybe you locked yourself out of your home or business and need a lockout service to gain entry again. Whatever lock and key problem you face in Richmond, we have the solutions to overcome them quickly and professionally.
SMS Locksmith is a reputable and dependable locksmith company serving residential and commercial customers in Richmond and nearby cities, villages, and towns. We offer a 24-hour professional locksmith service, where we come out to your Richmond location day or night to address your lock and door needs. Our average response time is about 30 minutes.
Our licenced and experienced locksmiths have special skills, tools, and equipment to perform the most in-demand locksmithing tasks, such as unlocking doors and windows and replacing, repairing, and upgrading locks. We always come with a complete inventory of locks to improve the security of any door or lock. You will not have to provide us with anything.
SMS Locksmith has a team of qualified locksmiths on standby 24/7 to assist our customers in Richmond. Our emergency and non-emergency services for customers include lock bypassing & picking, lock drilling, lock slipping, and lock repairing and replacing.
Request a Locksmith Service Today
Do you need to request an emergency locksmith service to unlock doors, unlock windows, repair locks, replace locks, repair locks, or replace keys in Richmond? If so, please call us at 020-3151-0531.
This is one of the top questions people ask before calling a locksmith. Rekeying what it means Rekeying resets the lock’s internal mechanism, so only new keys work. It’s cheaper and fast. Good for: Lost keys (but lock itself is fine) Moving house (if the existing locks are in good condition) Replacing when it’s better Changing the whole lock is best when: Locks are old or damaged You want stronger security You’re upgrading to smarter or multi-point systems A locksmith will recommend the best option after inspecting your hardware.
People searching for a locksmith often worry about cost before they call. So let’s break it down clearly. Typical locksmith pricing Costs depend on: Whether it’s an emergency call-out The time of day Type of service (e.g., unlock, change lock, install new security lock) Parts required Example ballpark figures Emergency opening (no lock change): £60–£150 Lock change (cylinder replacement): £80–£200+ UPVC multi-point lock repair: £100–£250+ High-security lock fitting: £150–£350+ These are typical ranges a local locksmith will confirm before work starts. Tips to avoid surprises Ask for a firm quote before work Confirm whether VAT is included Check if emergency call-outs cost extra Request parts costs upfront SMS Locksmith gives transparent quotes up front , so you’re never left guessing.
