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Notting Hill · W11
Locked out, dealing with an awkward key, or arranging a change between tenancies? BMS Locksmiths covers Notting Hill W11 for emergency access and planned lock work. Let us know which entrance is affected — your own door, the shared front door or a business premises — so we can discuss the right visit.
24/7 emergency callouts · Planned visits by arrangement
Homes, rentals & business premises
Our W11 work covers private locks, shared-access fittings and business entrances. A repair enquiry starts with the fault you have noticed; a planned change starts with who needs access. These details help us agree what to inspect and what the job should cover.
A shut door and a door locked with the key can need different approaches. Tell us how yours was closed and whether there is another lock in use. We assess the entry method and aim to avoid damage where possible, explaining any replacement work before proceeding.
A lock that has become stiff does not always need a complete replacement. Tell us whether the key catches with the door open, closed or both. We check the lock and its operation before recommending repair or a different fitting; keep the existing keys for the visit.
If you want to change who holds a working key or improve the cylinder specification, send a photograph of the current fitting. We discuss products that suit the door, including suitable security options, and agree the hardware and price. The replacement needs to fit and operate correctly.
A business entrance needs to work for staff arriving, deliveries and closing up. We arrange lock repairs, replacements and enquiries about key control for Notting Hill shops and hospitality premises. For a fault outside opening hours, call with the address and the person authorised to arrange the work.
At a change of tenant, identify the private entrance and any shared doors before arranging new locks. We discuss replacements with landlords, agents and the authorised occupier. Tell us how many sets of keys are required and who should receive them; shared fittings need the appropriate approval.
If the shared front door is sticking or the entry release no longer works as expected, describe both the lock fault and the entry system. We assess the fitting and discuss suitable repair or replacement work with the managing contact. Compatibility is checked before selecting hardware for an existing system.
Explore our residential locksmith services or services for business premises. For a handle-operated locking system, see multipoint and uPVC repairs.
Separate entrances, separate decisions
The key to the front of the building may serve several households, while the lock on your flat may be managed separately. When you call, distinguish the two. A private lock change should not be treated as permission to alter the shared entrance or everyone else’s keys.
The photograph shows a fitted cylinder and keys. For a replacement enquiry, pictures of the outside, inside and door edge give us more context than the key alone. Include any second lock and describe whether the door opens normally from both sides.
Arrange a locksmith visitIf a planned change has a written lock specification, include it with the enquiry. We explain suitable choices and agree the fitting before work starts. Compare the available lock options.
A starting point for the cost
Labour from£80
Entry labour for a house lockout; the method depends on the lock.
Labour from£90
Labour for the assessed front or back door lock repair.
Labour from£110
New mortice or night latch fitting; hardware is additional.
These are starting labour charges. Locks, cylinders and other replacement parts are separate, and work on several entrances needs its own agreed quote. No call-out charge applies. BMS Locksmiths is not VAT registered, so we do not add VAT. We discuss the full cost for the proposed work before you go ahead.
Before you call
Phone with your W11 postcode, street address and any flat number. We usually aim to reach Notting Hill in about 30 minutes from our West London base, subject to traffic, availability and the jobs already in progress. We confirm the estimated arrival time when you call.
Explain that the fault is at your own flat door, rather than the communal entrance. Tell us whether the key is missing, stuck or turning without opening the door, and whether more than one lock is engaged. Include instructions for reaching the flat and the person who can authorise the work.
Not necessarily. Describe when the key catches and whether the door has to be pushed or lifted to lock it. We inspect the existing fitting before discussing repair or replacement. Avoid forcing a key that is resisting; call for advice if you cannot secure or open the entrance.
Yes, we can discuss a lock or cylinder change for the authorised private entrance. Let us know which doors the existing keys open, how many new key sets are needed and who will collect them. A change to communal hardware should be agreed with the person responsible for the building.
Starting labour prices are £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. Replacement locks and parts cost extra. We have no call-out charge and do not add VAT because we are not VAT registered. Ask for the total covering your particular entrance and proposed work.
Notting Hill and nearby areas
We cover Notting Hill W11, including enquiries around Portobello Road, Westbourne Grove, Pembridge Villas and the surrounding residential streets. Confirm the full postcode when you call: a nearby street name alone may not identify the entrance or flat you need help with.
For premises accessed through a shared hallway, explain who can let us into the building. Our office remains at 10B Godolphin Road, Shepherd’s Bush, London W12 8JE; this page describes our Notting Hill service coverage. Please arrange any office visit in advance.
Contact details and office locationOur service area
This map shows our Notting Hill service area. Call with your full W11 address to check a visit.
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?
Call for urgent access or a lock fault. For a planned change, send photographs and let us know who can authorise the job.