Get back in without damaging your lock.
Picking and bypass methods come first, so the lock and door are left undamaged wherever possible. Your existing cylinder, handle and door furniture stay intact in almost every case.
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Situations this covers.
Locked out
Lost your keys, or the door shut behind you
Cylinder seized
Key sticks, grinds or won't turn
Want the lock preserved
No damage to cylinder, handle or door furniture
How the job is done.
You call Morgan
Ring 07395 351 094 and you speak to Morgan, the locksmith who will do the job.
Non destructive entry first
Picking, bypass techniques and letterbox tools are tried first, so the cylinder, handle and door furniture are normally left intact. Drilling is the last option and only happens with your written agreement.
Tested before he leaves
Everything is tested before the job is signed off, and parts and labour are covered for up to 12 months.
Canterbury and the wider Kent area.
MC Locksmiths is a mobile service based in Canterbury, covering the wider Kent area — Morgan comes to you. In the city centre, Wincheap, St Dunstan's, Hales Place and around the University, arrival is usually within 10-20 minutes, and elsewhere in Canterbury and the surrounding areas within 15-30 minutes of your call. Across the wider Kent area it can be up to an hour, when Morgan is not already on another job.
See all locations →From £90
Gaining entry starts from £90 during the day, with higher evening and late-night rates. 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.
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Emergency lockouts
Locked out, lost your keys or had the door shut behind you? Help is available day and night across Canterbury and Kent.
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.
Snapped key extraction
Key snapped in the lock? The broken piece can usually be removed without changing the cylinder.
Common questions about this service.
Anything else? Call 07395 351 094 and ask Morgan.
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.
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.
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.
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