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Kensington · W8 & SW7
Need entry now, or a lock fitted to a particular requirement? BMS Locksmiths helps homes, managed buildings and businesses across Kensington W8 and SW7. Tell us what has happened or send the specification for a planned job, and we’ll talk through the next step.
24/7 emergency callouts · Planned visits by arrangement
Homes, rentals & business premises
We handle emergency enquiries and arrange planned work for doors with different locks, access needs and fitting requirements. Explain the result you need; we’ll discuss the hardware and appointment rather than choosing a replacement from a name alone.
Shut out of your Kensington home, office or flat? Call with the complete address and explain whether the key is lost, inside or stuck in the lock. We consider how the entrance can be opened and discuss the proposed method, including any replacement that might be needed. Emergency callouts are available day and night.
If you want a different lock, tell us what you want to improve: control of keys, the current fitting or a requirement for a particular specification. We check what suits the door and explain the options before you choose. A replacement needs to work with the entrance as a whole.
For work prompted by an insurance renewal or property specification, send the actual wording when you enquire. We can discuss suitable hardware against those requirements and the existing door. We do not assume that a particular product satisfies every policy; any unclear wording needs confirming with the issuer.
For commercial or institutional premises, enquiries can include restricted key systems, access arrangements and lock maintenance. Give us the authorised contact, the entrances involved and any appointment or visitor procedures. We agree the proposed work and access arrangements before attending.
A private flat lock and the building’s communal entry system may be managed separately. We can discuss individual door repairs, shared-access fittings and key control with the appropriate managing contact. Identify which entrance is affected and who can authorise work on it.
For a door where alterations are restricted or original fittings need retaining, make that clear before a planned visit. We inspect the existing arrangement and explain the proposed lock work. Bring the relevant approvals or instructions from the person responsible for the property; fitting decisions should reflect those constraints.
See the full range of locksmith services for homes and commercial access services. Faulty multipoint systems are covered in our uPVC repair information.
From a requirement to the right fitting
An insurance renewal, property handover or managing agent’s instruction may ask for a particular lock specification. Sending the complete wording is more useful than asking for an “insurance-approved lock”. We can discuss the requirement alongside the door and existing hardware before agreeing a product.
The black lock shown here has its case mounted on the surface of the door. Other doors have a mortice case fitted into the edge. Photographs of all sides help establish the arrangement; they also show whether the proposed work involves one lock or several separate fittings.
Arrange a locksmith visitWe explain British Standard and other suitable options for the door. If a requirement is ambiguous, ask its issuer to clarify it before committing to the fitting. Read about lock fitting options.
A starting point for the cost
Labour from£80
House entry labour; tell us how the entrance was locked.
Labour from£90
Repair work is assessed against the particular lock fault.
Labour from£110
Labour for a new fitting; locks and parts are separate.
The starting figures are for labour, with replacement hardware charged separately. A job involving more than one lock needs an agreed scope rather than an assumed single price. There is no call-out charge, and no VAT is added as we are not VAT registered. Ask us for the total for the proposed work before booking.
Before you call
Yes, call us for current availability with your full W8 or SW7 address. We can usually reach Kensington in around 30 minutes, depending on traffic, the jobs in progress and availability. We confirm an estimated time on the phone rather than promise the same arrival time for every callout.
Send us the written lock requirement, along with photographs of the existing door and fittings. We can discuss suitable products and the work needed to fit them. If the wording is unclear, confirm it with your insurer before choosing the hardware; a product name alone does not establish whether the complete entrance meets the requirement.
The pictured lock case is fitted on the surface of the door. A mortice lock has its case fitted into a pocket in the door edge. When arranging replacement work, send photographs of the inside, outside and edge of the door so we can discuss the existing arrangement without relying on a guessed lock name.
Tell us before booking and share any relevant written instructions or approvals from the property owner or managing contact. We discuss the scope of the proposed fitting before changes are made. Do not assume a replacement is suitable just because it resembles the old lock.
Yes. The agent can provide the full address, affected entrance, description of the fault and the contact who will meet us. Agree who can approve the cost and any changes to shared fittings. We discuss the visit and access arrangements with the nominated contact.
The guide shows starting labour prices: £80 for house lockout entry, £90 for a front or back door lock repair, and £110 for a fresh mortice lock or night latch installation. Locks and parts are additional. There is no call-out charge and no VAT is added because we are not VAT registered. Confirm the complete price for the work you need before booking.
Kensington and nearby areas
We arrange visits around Kensington High Street, Kensington Church Street, Phillimore Gardens, Kensington Court and Campden Hill, as well as Gloucester Road and Stanhope Gardens in the SW7 area. Give us the full postcode and street address to check availability.
For a garden-square address, managed block or office, include the entrance instructions and the contact for access. Our office is at 10B Godolphin Road, Shepherd’s Bush, London W12 8JE. Kensington is part of our service coverage; any office visit should be arranged in advance.
Contact details and office locationOur service area
Give us your Kensington postcode and building details when arranging the callout.
Local connections
We also work with local businesses, landlords and property managers. Some of the businesses we’ve worked with are shown below.
Emergency or a planned job?
For urgent help, phone with your address. For a planned installation, send the written requirement and photographs of the existing door.