24/7 Emergency Locksmith Exeter — EX Postcode Area
Locked out, a broken lock, or a key snapped in the barrel — anywhere in Exeter or the EX area, one call gets it sorted.
- Locksmith Exeter from £39
- Locks from £25
- Open Any Door
- 15-30 Min Response
4.8/5 (1,375 reviews) · Est. 2012 · DBS checked · Fully insured · No call-out fee
Real Jobs in Exeter
No stock photography — these are real photos from real Exeter call-outs.
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Anti-snap upgrade cylinder fitted on a uPVC front door.
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Worn multi-point mechanism found failing on a routine inspection, replaced the same visit.
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New euro cylinder fitted and keys cut on the same visit.
Locksmith Services in Exeter
One local team, fully equipped for every job across Exeter and the EX postcode area — emergency call-outs and planned work alike.
Emergency Lockout Exeter
Locked out — with the key mocking you from the inside of the door? We're usually there within half an hour in the towns, at any hour, and most lockouts end with you back inside and the original lock intact.
Lock Change & Fitting Exeter
Front door lock replacement is Exeter's most-searched locksmith job — and lost keys make it urgent. We change locks across the EX area in a single visit, from £39, with anti-snap cylinders and full key sets cut at the van.
Lock Repair Exeter
From Exeter's older terraces to storm-swollen cottage doors in Bideford, most lock repairs across the EX area are completed on the spot — and we'd always rather service a good lock than sell you a new one.
uPVC Door Lock Repair Exeter
Patio and uPVC door faults lead the EX area's repairs — jammed mechanisms opened cleanly, gearboxes and cylinders replaced, usually in a single visit with parts from the van.
Window Lock Fitting & Repair Exeter
From salt-seized handles in Exmouth to insurance-renewal fittings in Tiverton, we free, repair and fit window locks across the EX area with weather-resistant hardware where it counts.
Door Repair Exeter
Doors that stick, drop or won't close properly, adjusted and repaired across the EX area.
High-Security Lock Fitting Exeter
Anti-snap and British Standard locks fitted for extra peace of mind.
Broken Key Removal Exeter
A snapped key doesn't have to mean a new lock. We extract broken keys from cylinders, mortice locks and uPVC doors across the EX area, sort the worn barrel that usually caused it, and cut fresh keys at the van.
More Real Jobs From the EX Area
Every job below is a real Exeter call-out too — no stock photography here either.
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Original brass backplates removed and replaced with new hardware.
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Multi-point gearbox extracted and replaced — real job, no stock photography.
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Worn locking mechanism swapped out for a new multi-point unit.
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Badly corroded mechanism held next to the door it was removed from.
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TSS multi-point mechanism fitted on a timber door edge — real job, no stock photography.
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Mailbox cylinder locks checked and re-keyed for a block of flats.
Why Exeter Chooses Us
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15-30 Minute Response
Locksmiths based across Exeter and the EX area, so help is rarely far away, day or night.
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Transparent Pricing
From £39 call-out and labour, locks from £25. You'll know the price before we start.
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12-Month Guarantee
All parts and labour are covered for twelve months as standard.
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Fully Qualified & DBS Checked
Every locksmith we send is background-checked, trained and fully insured.
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4.8/5 Rating (1,375+ reviews)
Rated 4.8 out of 5 from over 1,375 verified customer reviews.
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No Call-Out Fee
You never pay just for us turning up. You only pay for the work you need.
What Exeter Customers Say
The old door of our Bideford cottage swelled shut after the storms blew up the Torridge. Freed, adjusted and the lock serviced — nothing replaced that didn't need it.
Garage and shed locks at our Exeter house had seized after years of Devon damp. Both replaced with proper weatherproof ones, spare keys cut, one visit.
Locked out of the house with the key still in the door on the inside — apparently a classic. He was there in twenty minutes and had it sorted without a mark.
Front door lock replacement on our Heavitree terrace — worn cylinder swapped for an anti-snap one, three keys cut at the van, all inside the hour.
Our patio door had needed the lift-and-jiggle for months and finally jammed. Opened cleanly, new mechanism in, and it slides and locks like new.
Lost my keys somewhere between the Quay and home — full lock change the same evening for peace of mind. Calm, quick and exactly the quoted price.
Transparent Pricing — No Hidden Charges
Straightforward Exeter call-out prices. Your locksmith always confirms the total before starting work.
| Service | Price |
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| Locked Out / Gain Entry | £39 – £250+ |
| Lock Repair | £39 – £249+ |
| uPVC Lock Repair | £69 – £249+ |
| uPVC Door Lock Adjustment | £79 – £229+ |
| Lock Change — Supply & Fit | £39 – £475+ |
| Standard Deadbolt & Cylinders | £29 – £299+ |
| British Standard Deadbolt & Cylinders | £109 – £350+ |
| Gearbox Mechanism / Full Multi-point | £89 – £375+ |
| Car Lockout | £99 – £220+ |
| Assessment / Cancellation Fee | £49 |
No hidden charges — price confirmed before work starts.
Important: All prices are starting rates. Final price confirmed by phone before any work, and on-site after assessment if applicable.
Exeter Locksmith FAQs
My uPVC or patio door won't lock — can you fix it?
Yes — door and patio-door repairs are the most-searched locksmith jobs across the EX area. Mechanisms, gearboxes, handles and cylinders repaired or replaced, usually in one visit.
Do you work with landlords, letting agents and student lets in Exeter?
Yes — Exeter's student changeovers, tenant changes and urgent lockouts are everyday work across the EX area. Invoices are provided for every job.
Does the sea air affect locks in Exmouth and North Devon?
Noticeably — salt air seizes window locks and stiffens cylinders along the coast, from Exmouth's front to the Taw and Torridge estuaries. We fit weather-resistant hardware where it makes sense.
Do you fit anti-snap cylinders in Exeter?
Yes — anti-snap, British Standard TS007 cylinders are carried as standard stock, and upgrading is usually a straightforward like-for-like swap on a uPVC or composite door.
Will my home insurance accept the locks you fit?
Yes — we fit BS3621 mortice locks and TS007-rated cylinders, the standards most home insurance policies ask for. If your policy names a specific standard, tell us on the phone and we'll bring the right lock.
Do you work on period cottages and older doors in Exeter?
All the time — from Exeter's older terraces to cottages on the Torridge, original locks get serviced rather than replaced wherever possible.
My door handle is loose or floppy — what does that mean?
On a uPVC or composite door, a floppy handle usually means the gearbox inside the multipoint mechanism has failed. We can normally replace the gearbox alone rather than the whole mechanism.
Locksmith Cover Across Exeter and the EX Postcode Area
When you call a locksmith in Exeter, you're calling a team that already knows the EX postcode area — Barnstaple, Bideford, Exmouth and Tiverton included. That local knowledge is what keeps response times down, whatever time of day or night you call.
What EX Postcode Coverage Means for You
EX is a big postcode area to cover properly, so we don't rely on a single locksmith trying to be everywhere at once. Several locksmiths work across Exeter and the wider area day and night, which is why the 15-30 minute response holds up even when things get busy.
What Happens When You Call
You'll speak to a real person, not a script. We'll ask a few quick questions — what kind of lock, whether you're locked out or the lock itself has failed, and roughly where in Exeter you are — so the locksmith heading your way already knows what to bring. You'll get a price before anyone starts work, and that price won't change once you've agreed it, regardless of the time or day.
Moving Into a New Home in Exeter
Moving home in Exeter? Changing the locks before you move in is one of the simplest security steps you can take. You can't know how many keys are still out there from previous owners, tenants or tradespeople, and a standard cylinder change is usually sorted in one visit, with locks from £25 and the fitting quoted up front.
Anti-Snap Cylinders and Everyday Security
Many of the uPVC doors around Exeter, especially on estates built in the 1990s and 2000s, were originally fitted with standard euro cylinders that offer little resistance against snapping. Upgrading to an anti-snap, British Standard cylinder is one of the most cost-effective security improvements you can make to a uPVC door, and it's often a like-for-like swap that takes less time than people expect. If your current cylinder sticks in cold weather or feels loose, that's usually a sign it's worth having checked.
After Losing Your Keys
Lost keys, rather than keys mislaid somewhere at home, are worth taking seriously — especially if anything on the keyring could identify where they open. A same-day cylinder change is usually possible, and if you're locked out while you wait, we'll get you back inside first and sort the lock change once you're safe indoors.
Whatever's brought you here — a lockout in Exeter, a jammed mechanism nearby, or a security upgrade before winter — the same call gets the same answer: a locksmith on the way within 15-30 minutes, a clear price, and no call-out fee. Call 0333 344 6467 any time, day or night.
Your Local Locksmith in Exeter
Exeter postcodes covered: EX1, EX2, EX3, EX4
Exeter mixes a cathedral city's old streets with a big university's turnover, and our work moves between the two: front-door lock replacements on Heavitree and St Thomas terraces, student changeovers with full key sets cut at the van, patio doors that jam at the worst moment, and the small comedy of keys locked inside with the door shut — one of the city's most common call-outs. Emergencies run around the clock.
With engineers across EX1 to EX4, most Exeter addresses are reached in 15–30 minutes at any hour. The price agreed on the phone, from £39, is the price you pay.
Jobs We Attend Most Across the EX Area
What locals actually call us about — based on the call-outs our EX locksmiths handle week in, week out.
Patio and uPVC door repairs
Jammed mechanisms and doors that need the lift-and-jiggle — opened cleanly and repaired in the same visit.
Lost-key lock changes
Keys lost between the pub and home — same-day lock changes with new keys cut, for certainty rather than hope.
Salt-air seized locks
From Exmouth's front to the Torridge estuary — seized window locks and stiff cylinders freed or replaced with weatherproof hardware.
Student changeovers
Exeter's September rhythm — full key sets, HMO compliance and lost-key changes, booked around terms and invoiced properly.
Areas We Cover in the EX Area
Exeter and the surrounding EX postcode area, including these local districts and nearby towns.
Nearby EX towns with their own local page
Need an Emergency Locksmith in Exeter?
Call 0333 344 6467 now and we'll have someone on the way within 15-30 minutes, day or night, anywhere in the EX area.
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