Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Locksmith in Southend-on-Sea
Leigh Lock & Safe is a family-run locksmith business established in 1971, serving Southend-on-Sea and surrounding areas. With over 40 years of continuous family ownership, we combine generational expertise with modern security solutions. Our team of experienced professionals offers unbiased advice and honest pricing for domestic and commercial clients. We specialise in key cutting, lock fitting, safe installations, and emergency services, maintaining a reputation for reliability and trustworthiness. Our extensive client base includes NHS Trusts, government departments, and major retailers.We pride ourselves on ethical practices, competitive pricing, and a commitment to customer satisfaction. Our London Road shop in Westcliff-on-Sea provides expert service during extended weekday hours. As one of Essex's longest-established locksmiths, we continue to deliver tailored security solutions to meet evolving needs. Our sister company, Leigh Safes, offers custom-manufactured security products for specialised requirements.
Services
Key Cutting
Lock Fitting
Safe Installations
Emergency Services
Key Safes
Safe Repairs
Lock Re-keying
Transponder Keys
Details
- Year established: 1971
Highlights and features
- Family-run business with 40+ years of continuous local service
- Three generations of accumulated locksmithing expertise
- Competitive pricing with no hidden fees or call centres
- Served NHS Trusts, government departments, and major retailers
- Custom security solutions through our sister manufacturing company
Services
Key Cutting
We provide expert key cutting services for residential and commercial properties. Our facility stocks a comprehensive range of blank keys and can duplicate standard, security, and transponder keys. With precision equipment and experienced technicians, we ensure accurate cuts for door, car, and motorcycle keys while maintaining strict security protocols.
Lock Fitting
Our professional lock fitting service covers all domestic and commercial requirements. We supply and install British Standards-compliant locks from leading manufacturers, including restricted and master key systems. Our engineers can re-key existing locks or manufacture replacement parts for obsolete systems while providing expert security advice.
Safe Sales
We offer a comprehensive safe sales service for home and business security needs. Our inventory includes economy through high-security models with delivery and professional installation available. Through our sister company Leigh Safes, we can custom-manufacture safes to exact specifications for specialised security requirements.
Emergency Services
Our emergency locksmith service addresses urgent access requirements for residential and commercial properties. Available during operating hours, we provide prompt lock opening, repair, and replacement services while maintaining strict security verification procedures to protect client assets.
Key Safes
We supply and install key safes for secure key management in domestic and commercial settings. These coded storage solutions allow controlled access for emergency services, tradespeople, or tenants while maintaining high security standards. Our technicians ensure proper installation and demonstrate operation to clients.
People
Peter Reader
Founder
Peter Reader established the business in 1971 after beginning his locksmithing career 65 years ago. He remains actively involved in the family business while overseeing quality standards and operational integrity.
Russell Reader
Director
Russell Reader manages daily operations with over 30 years' experience in the lock and safe industry. He specialises in commercial security solutions and client consultation, ensuring service excellence across all business functions.
Philip Reader
Director
Philip Reader oversees technical operations with extensive expertise in safe installation and repair. His 30+ years' experience ensures all engineering work meets the highest security and safety standards.
Stuart Reader
Director
Stuart Reader manages client relations and service delivery with deep knowledge of residential security systems. His experience ensures consistent quality in domestic locksmith services and customer support.
Questions
What services does Leigh Lock & Safe Company offer?
We provide key cutting, lock fitting, safe sales/installations, emergency services, and key safes for domestic and commercial clients across Essex.
Are you available for emergency lockouts?
Yes, we offer prompt emergency locksmith services during our operating hours for residential and business lockout situations.
Do you service commercial properties?
Yes, we serve numerous commercial clients including NHS Trusts, government departments, banks, and major retailers across Essex.
Can you cut transponder car keys?
Yes, we duplicate transponder car keys using specialist equipment to ensure proper vehicle security system integration.
Do you offer safe repairs?
Yes, we repair all safe types with over 40 years' experience in servicing, opening, and re-keying security safes for home and business use.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept all major credit cards for our locksmith and security services in Southend-on-Sea and surrounding areas.
