Independent locksmith for Canterbury & Kent.
Morgan answers the phone, drives the van and does the work himself. A trained, qualified mobile locksmith based in Canterbury, covering the wider Kent area.
Day or night, anywhere in Kent. Morgan agrees the price with you before any work starts, and workmanship is guaranteed for up to 12 months.
- Price agreed before work
- Mobile: Morgan comes to you
- Non destructive entry first
- DBS checked and insured
What's gone wrong?
Choose the problem for the quickest help.
Each option puts you straight through by phone or WhatsApp. Knowing the fault in advance means the right cylinder, gearbox or handle is already on the van.
One locksmith from start to finish.
The person who answers the phone is the person who turns up and does the job.
You call, Morgan answers
Ring 07395 351 094 and you speak to Morgan, the locksmith who will do the job.
He tells you when he'll arrive
Around Canterbury and the surrounding areas he typically reaches you in 15-30 minutes. Elsewhere in the wider Kent area it can be up to an hour, when he is not already on another job.
The job, done properly
He tries non destructive entry before anything else, fits BS3621 or TS007 hardware where the door needs it and tests everything before he leaves. Parts and labour are covered for up to 12 months.
Hundreds of five-star reviews from across Kent.
Homeowners, landlords, letting agents and local businesses have reviewed Morgan's work on Google and Checkatrade. A few of them are below.
The locksmith jobs we handle most often.
Emergency lockouts
Locked out, lost your keys or had the door shut behind you? Help is available day and night across Canterbury and Kent.
Non destructive entry
Picking and bypass methods come first, so the lock and door are left undamaged wherever possible.
Lock changes & upgrades
New home, lost keys or a lock you no longer trust. A standard lock change is supplied and fitted for one price.
5 lever mortice lock replacement
A BS3621 insurance-approved 5 lever mortice lock, supplied and fitted.
3 lever mortice lock replacement
For internal doors and lower-risk locations: a 3 lever mortice lock, supplied and fitted.
Snapped key extraction
Key snapped in the lock? The broken piece can usually be removed without changing the cylinder.
How pricing works
Clear prices. Agreed before any work.
What you pay depends on the job and the time of day. Morgan looks at the job, then gives you one price for labour and parts, using hardware you have agreed to, and the bill matches the price you agreed.
See the full price listRecent locksmith jobs across Kent.
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Completed lock change
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Security hardware fitted
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Morgan on the job
Check MC Locksmiths for yourself
Customers in Canterbury and East Kent have left hundreds of five-star reviews on the MC Locksmiths Checkatrade and Google profiles, where they are verified independently of this site.
Areas we cover across Kent.
- Canterbury CT1 / CT2
- Whitstable CT5
- Herne Bay CT6
- Faversham ME13
- Sittingbourne ME10
- Sturry CT2
- Fordwich CT2
- Westbere CT2
- Hersden CT3
- Blean CT2
- Bridge CT4
- Bekesbourne CT4
- Patrixbourne CT4
- Littlebourne CT3
- Wingham CT3
- Chartham CT4
- Chilham CT4
- Petham CT4
- Barham CT4
- Adisham CT3
- Aylesham CT3
- Margate CT9
- Broadstairs CT10
- Ramsgate CT11 / CT12
- Sandwich CT13
- Deal CT14
- Dover CT16 / CT17
- Folkestone CT19 / CT20
- Hythe CT21
- New Romney TN28
- Ashford TN23 / TN24
Trained, insured and checked
MC Locksmiths is Morgan's own business in Canterbury. He has trained and qualified as a locksmith, and every job he does is backed by the insurance and standards listed here.
NCFE accredited training
Locksmith training accredited under a nationally recognised scheme.
MPL locksmith training
Locksmith training completed with MPL.
City & Guilds
Holds City & Guilds qualifications that can be checked.
£5m public liability
£5m public liability insurance on every job.
DBS checked
Background checked, so you know who is coming to your door.
BS3621 & TS007 compliant
Fits anti snap cylinders and products rated by Sold Secure or to British Standards.
Checkatrade verified
A vetted Checkatrade member, with independently checked reviews.
MyJobQuote listed
Listed with ratings on MyJobQuote, the UK trades quote site.
MyBuilder verified
A verified MyBuilder profile, reviewed by homeowners.
12 month warranty
Parts and labour covered for 12 months, confirmed in writing.
Trusted locally
Hundreds of five-star Google reviews from customers in Kent.
On every job: £5m public liability insurance, a 12-month warranty on parts and labour, and Morgan doing the work himself to professional industry standards.
Advice based on British Standards and published crime prevention guidance.
Security advice follows recognised industry standards and draws on crime prevention guidance that is publicly available. BS3621 and TS007 compliant products are a routine part of the work, and non destructive entry is used wherever it is appropriate.
MC Locksmiths is an independent locksmith business and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, approved by, or acting on behalf of Kent Police or any other police force. References to crime prevention guidance relate to publicly available advice and security standards.
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Morgan — Canterbury's independent locksmith.
Morgan set up MC Locksmiths in Canterbury and still runs it himself. He is a trained, qualified and DBS checked locksmith, and the person who takes your call is the person who does the job.
It is a mobile service: Morgan comes to you. There is no shop, counter or walk-in key cutting at the Canterbury address.
His work carries £5m public liability insurance and a warranty of up to 12 months on parts and labour. Homeowners, landlords and businesses across Kent have given him hundreds of five-star reviews.
Questions people ask before they call.
Not covered here? Call 07395 351 094. The fault, and what it will cost, can often be worked out over the phone before the van leaves Canterbury.
I'm locked out in Canterbury right now, what do I do?
Ring 07395 351 094. Morgan will give you an honest arrival time, usually 10-20 minutes in the city centre, Wincheap, St Dunstan's, Hales Place or around the University. He tries non destructive entry first, so in nearly every case your cylinder, handle and door furniture are left as they were.
How quickly can a locksmith reach me in Kent?
MC Locksmiths is based in Canterbury. For Canterbury and the surrounding areas, arrival is typically within 15-30 minutes of your call. Further out in the wider Kent area it can take up to an hour, when Morgan is not already on another job. Ring 07395 351 094 and you speak to Morgan himself.
Do you take emergency callouts 24 hours a day?
Yes. Calls are answered around the clock, every day of the year, bank holidays included. The rate depends on the time: £90 up to 5pm, £120 after 5pm and £150 after 10pm. Morgan agrees the price with you before any work starts.
How much does a lock change cost in Canterbury?
A standard lock change is £120, supplied and fitted. A high-security TS007 1-star cylinder is £135 and a 3-star cylinder £155, both supplied and fitted. BS3621 5 lever mortice locks start from £170. Every price is agreed before any work starts, and the full list is on the pricing page.
Do you charge a call-out fee?
It depends on the job and the time of day. The standard rate is £90 up to 5pm, £120 after 5pm and £150 after 10pm. Whatever the job, Morgan tells you the price and agrees it with you before any work starts.
Can I visit you or get keys cut at your address?
No. MC Locksmiths is a mobile locksmith service: Morgan comes to you. There is no shop, counter or walk-in key cutting at the Canterbury address, so please call or WhatsApp rather than travelling there.
Will getting me back in damage my door or lock?
Very rarely. Non destructive methods such as picking, bypass techniques and letterbox tools come first, so your cylinder, handle and door furniture are normally left intact. Drilling is the last option, and only happens with your written agreement.
Which locks and cylinders do you fit?
Anti snap cylinders are TS007 rated, up to 3★ (Sold Secure Diamond). Mortice locks are BS3621 Kitemarked. uPVC multipoint gearboxes are either genuine manufacturer parts or come from UAP, Yale and ERA. All of it is fitted to professional standards and covered by up to 12 months parts and labour warranty.
Do you work for landlords and commercial properties?
Yes, it is a regular part of the job: master-keyed suites, restricted keyways, HMO lock changes, changeovers between tenancies, re-securing after an eviction, work on managed estates, and panic bars and fire exit hardware.
Do you replace car keys?
MC Locksmiths doesn't replace car keys, but Morgan may be able to point you to a trusted local auto locksmith.
Is MC Locksmiths a national franchise?
No. MC Locksmiths is an independent Canterbury business. Morgan started it and still runs it himself. The person you speak to is the person who does the work, and his is the only name on your warranty.
24/7 locksmith · Canterbury & Kent
Need a locksmith in Canterbury or Kent?
Morgan is an independent, mobile locksmith based in Canterbury, working across the wider Kent area 24/7. He is trained, insured and DBS checked, and he agrees the price with you before he starts.
- A photo of who is coming
- Arrival time before he leaves
- Clearly marked van