Business Details
28 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted London Locksmith Services
Established over 25 years ago, 1st Metropolitan Locksmiths has built a reputation as London's trusted locksmith partner. Our expertise spans mechanical and electronic security solutions, serving residential and commercial clients across Greater London. With engineers strategically located throughout the city, we guarantee rapid response times for emergency callouts and nationwide key cutting services. Our team specialises in advanced access control systems, fob copying, and servicing complex security mechanisms including Banham locks.Accredited by Constructionline and SafeContractor, we combine technical proficiency with transparent pricing, offering 24/7 support for urgent lockouts and scheduled security upgrades. From single key replacements to comprehensive business security audits, our certified professionals deliver reliable solutions with fixed pricing communicated upfront. Our commitment to quality is evidenced by a 96% customer satisfaction rate and 85% of emergency callouts resolved within one hour.
Services
Emergency Locksmith
Key Cutting
Fob Copying
Access Control
Commercial Security
Details
- Year established: 1998
Highlights and features
- 25+ years of specialist locksmith experience
- 24/7 emergency service with rapid response
- Nationwide key cutting and delivery service
- Transparent upfront pricing policy
- Accredited by industry-recognised schemes
Associations and certifications
- Constructionline
- SafeContractor
What people say
Very fast service
Friendly staff
Excellent reliability
Quick delivery
Professional approach
Services
Emergency Locksmith
Our 24/7 emergency locksmith service responds to urgent lockouts across Greater London. With engineers located locally in all areas, we guarantee rapid assistance for residential and commercial clients. Specialised tools enable non-destructive entry solutions for vehicles, homes, and businesses while maintaining security standards. Clients receive clear time estimates and fixed pricing before service commencement.
Key Cutting
Nationwide key cutting service with advanced machinery for complex security keys. We replicate automotive, domestic, and commercial keys including high-security profiles. Online ordering with secure payment allows convenient service access, with next-day delivery available across the UK. Expert verification ensures functional accuracy for speciality keys like Italian security door systems.
Access Control
Comprehensive access control solutions for commercial properties including electronic locks and intercom systems. Our certified engineers install, maintain, and repair biometric systems, coded entry, and remote access mechanisms. Services include system audits, component replacement, and integration with existing security infrastructure for enhanced business protection.
Fob Copying
Specialist fob copying service using advanced transponder programming equipment. We duplicate and replace key fobs for vehicles and secure premises, supporting multiple frequency standards. The service includes coding assistance and functionality testing to ensure seamless operation with existing security systems while maintaining encryption standards.
Commercial Security
Tailored security solutions for businesses including lock replacement programs and warrant services for local authorities. We provide bulk key supply, master key systems, and scheduled maintenance contracts. Services extend to mental health facility access solutions and compliance-focused security upgrades meeting industry regulations for commercial properties.
Questions
Do you provide services outside London?
Yes, while based in London we provide nationwide key cutting services with next-day delivery available across the UK.
Can you handle international key requests?
Yes, we've successfully completed international orders from countries including France, Germany, Spain, and the USA.
What security systems do you support?
We service all major lock types including Banham systems, electronic access controls, and high-security key profiles.
How quickly can emergency services arrive?
85% of emergency callouts are attended within one hour across Greater London.
Do you offer business account facilities?
Yes, we provide 30-day invoicing and dedicated support for regular commercial clients.
