Canterbury locksmith, owner-run and on call 24/7.
MC Locksmiths is Morgan's business, based in Canterbury. He is a trained, qualified and DBS checked locksmith, and he does every job himself: the person who answers your call is the person who turns up.
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One locksmith, no middlemen.
MC Locksmiths is an independent Canterbury business, not a franchise. Morgan started it and still runs it himself. It is a mobile service — he comes to you, and there is no shop or walk-in counter. You deal with him from the first call, and the warranty is in his name.
Available 24/7.
In the city centre, Wincheap, St Dunstan's, Hales Place and around the University, Morgan usually arrives within 10-20 minutes. He is available 24/7, every day of the year, bank holidays included.
Locksmith services available in Canterbury.
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.
The price agreed before any work starts.
What you pay depends on the job and the time of day, and Morgan explains the price and agrees it with you before any work starts. The standard rate is £90 up to 5pm, £120 after 5pm and £150 after 10pm.
See the full price list →Common questions from Canterbury customers.
Anything else? Call 07395 351 094 and ask Morgan.
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.
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 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.
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
Need a locksmith in Canterbury?
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