An after hours locksmith is a professional locksmith who provides services outside of standard business hours — typically evenings, nights, weekends, and bank holidays. Lock emergencies do not follow a 9-to-5 schedule, which is why after hours locksmiths are an essential service for homeowners, tenants, and businesses.
When Do You Need an After Hours Locksmith?
There are many situations where you might need a locksmith outside of normal hours:
- Locked out of your home late at night or early in the morning
- Lost or stolen keys requiring immediate lock change
- Burglary or break-in requiring emergency boarding-up and lock replacement
- Broken lock that prevents you from securing your property
- Locked out of your car in the evening or at a weekend
- Business lockout preventing staff from accessing premises
What Services Does an After Hours Locksmith Provide?
A professional after hours locksmith can handle all the same tasks as a daytime locksmith, including:
- Emergency lockout service — gaining entry to your property without damage
- Lock replacement and upgrades
- Burglary repair and boarding-up
- Key cutting and duplication
- Safe opening
- Car lockout service
How Much Does an After Hours Locksmith Cost?
After hours locksmith services typically carry a premium over standard daytime rates, reflecting the unsociable hours and the need to maintain on-call staff. However, reputable locksmiths like Keys4U are transparent about their pricing and will always provide a quote before starting work.
Be wary of locksmiths who refuse to give a price over the phone or who quote very low prices and then add large charges on arrival. Always ask for a full quote including call-out fee, labour, and any parts before agreeing to the work.
Keys4U: Your 24/7 After Hours Locksmith
Keys4U operates a genuine 24-hour, 7-day-a-week locksmith service across London and the UK. Our after hours locksmiths are fully trained, DBS checked, and carry a comprehensive range of locks and tools to handle any situation.
We aim to reach you within 30 minutes in most London areas, and we always provide a transparent quote before starting work. Call us any time on 033 3305 2993.
For more information about our emergency services, visit our emergency locksmith page.
