The price of a Bournemouth locksmith & across Dorset depends on the type of locksmith work you are having completed, your location & hour of the day. For estimated locksmith prices, read our locksmith price guide here.
The price of an Emergency Locksmith in Bournemouth will depend on the time of day you are hiring a locksmith. An 24-Hour locksmith out of hours may cost more money. See our Emergency locksmith price guide.
Local Bournemouth Locksmiths in Dorset approved by the Master Locksmiths Association are fully vetted, inspected & qualified.
There should be no call out charge fee when hiring an MLA approved locksmith in Bournemouth, although this depends on the time of day and year. Read our locksmith call out fee guide which explains all about call our charges.
Your local MLA locksmith should be able to provide a quote for the job before completing the work. The locksmith quoting may ask you a number of questions to diagnose your lock/key problem and could ask for a photo, which is normal practice with our approved locksmiths. For a Bournemouth locksmith quote – we recommend contacting nearby locksmiths in your area here.
We, the Master Locksmiths Association (MLA) are the UK’s largest trade association for locksmiths and not for profit. The MLA was originally setup in 1958, we currently have over 340 fully vetted locksmiths operating throughout the UK and Ireland. Locksmiths approved by the Master Locksmiths Association are recommended by Police forces, insurers and also Neighbourhood Watch, this is due to the strict vetting procedure for each MLA approved locksmith.
Hiring a locksmith approved by the Master Locksmiths Association will ensure your locksmith will be a vetted, trustworthy skilled locksmith, all our locksmiths are: VETTED – Criminal Record Checked via the Disclosure Barring Service INSPECTED – All Locksmiths in Bournemouth are inspected on a regular basis QUALIFIED – All our Bournemouth locksmiths have passed the MLA Qualification Find a locksmith near you
Yes, absolutely, all MLA approved locksmiths in Bournemouth are local to Bournemouth, based in Dorset and NOT a call centre. As the UK’s largest locksmith association, we have over 340 vetted locksmiths in the UK with master locksmith companies covering Bournemouth based in locally in Victoria Park & Poole. Find a Local Bournemouth Locksmith
We’d advise against fitting locks yourself, as if the wrong locks are installed, or are fitted to a weak door, they can compromise security and potentially invalidate insurance – as well as cause damage to the door. If you do choose to change and buy your own locks, we’d recommend using products which have third party accreditation from bodies such as security product testing house Sold Secure, which will ensure they meet high standards. Find a Locksmith to Change Locks
In most cases, if the damage to the door lock isn’t too extensive, locks can be serviced or repaired and only if it’s completely beyond repair would you need to install a completely new one. Determining whether a door lock can be repaired will depend entirely upon the problem you’re experiencing and how long it has been a problem. Door Lock Repair
We expect drilling a lock to be used as a last report only when a locksmith is attempting to gain entry. An experienced, skilled Master Locksmith will have the skills to use non-destructive techniques to open a lock without the use of a drill. However, there are any instances when drilling may be need to be used, such as a lock mechanism failure. Locksmith Drilling Advice