Locksmith Sheffield 24 Hour Emergency Locksmith From £59

Mobile locksmith based on Broughton Lane S9, covering every Sheffield postcode day and night. Lockouts from £59, lock changes from £20, price agreed on the phone first.

Call 0114 463 0063 See prices

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Usually 25 to 45 minutes

Typical arrival across Sheffield from our S9 base, traffic dependent

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Price agreed before work

Starting price confirmed on the phone, any change explained first

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Damage free entry first

We try non destructive methods before any drilling is considered

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Police approved locksmith

ID or proof of address checked before we open any home

Sheffield Locksmith 24H is a mobile locksmith in Sheffield working around the clock from 45 Broughton Lane in S9, usually reaching you within 25 to 45 minutes, with lockouts from £59 and lock changes from £20. We get you back in without damage wherever we can, repair or replace failed locks, sort out uPVC and composite doors, and make a property secure after a break in.

Your starting price is confirmed on the phone before anyone sets off. Ring 0114 463 0063 at any hour, or see the complete list of our locksmith services further down this page.

By the Sheffield Locksmith 24H team, 45 Broughton Lane, Sheffield S9. Updated 13 October 2026.

Locked out in Sheffield right now? Do this first

Try the easy ways back in. A back door on the latch, a housemate with a spare or a neighbour who holds a key can save you a call out. Never climb to an upstairs window.
Leave the door alone. Shouldering a uPVC door cracks the frame and kicking a timber one splits the wood around the keep, which turns a £59 lockout into a door repair.
Ring 999 first if anyone is at risk. A child, a vulnerable adult or a pet shut inside, or a hob or bath left running, needs the emergency services before a locksmith.
Call us and describe the door. Say whether it is uPVC, composite or timber and what lock you can see, for example a Yale style latch or a lever handle with a keyhole underneath. That tells us which tools to bring.

Our emergency lockout service covers houses, flats and shared student lets in every part of the city. Once you are inside we ask to see ID or post with your address on it, because we never leave a door open for someone who cannot show they live there.

Locksmith services in Sheffield, grouped by the problem you have

Lockouts and emergencies

Locks changed and fixed

uPVC, composite and timber doors

Landlords, businesses and specialist jobs

Gate locks, window locks, door closers, mailbox locks and bike lock removal are all on our Sheffield locksmith services page, each with its own guide to what the job involves.

How much does a locksmith cost in Sheffield?

Most callers want a figure before anything else, so here are our starting prices. An emergency lockout starts at £59, a euro cylinder change at £20, a lock repair at £55, broken key extraction at £55, door repair at £79 and emergency boarding up at £120.

What you finally pay depends on the lock you choose and what we find on the door. A 5 lever BS3621 mortice, the type many home insurers expect on a timber front door, starts at £75, while a TS007 3 star anti snap cylinder costs more than a basic one because it is built to resist snapping. Evenings, weekends and bank holidays can carry an extra charge, and that is always agreed before we attend.

Every line of the price list, from padlocks and cam locks to master key systems, is set out on our Sheffield locksmith prices page.

Where our Sheffield locksmiths go, and how quickly

Our base sits on Broughton Lane in S9, between Darnall, Attercliffe and the Meadowhall end of the city, with the Parkway and junction 34 of the M1 a few minutes away. The east and the centre are closest, and most Sheffield addresses are usually reached in 25 to 45 minutes, depending on traffic.

East and centre: Darnall, Attercliffe, the city centre, Heeley, Birley, Beighton, Mosborough and Catcliffe.

West and south west: Crookes, Broomhill, Ranmoor, Fulwood, Ecclesall, Bents Green, Dore, Nether Edge and Norton Lees.

North: Hillsborough, Walkley, Firth Park and Chapeltown.

Nearby towns: we also drive out to Rotherham, Barnsley, Chesterfield, Doncaster and Wakefield. Those journeys take longer, and we give you an honest time when you ring.

If your street is not named it is almost certainly still covered. Our map of the areas we cover lists typical arrival times for each part of the city.

Sheffield doors and the locks we usually find on them

Stone and brick terraces

Walkley, Crookes, Heeley and Nether Edge are full of timber front doors with a rim nightlatch and, on some, a mortice lock below. Older latches often have no deadlocking, so they hold the door shut without really locking it.

Usual advice: a double locking nightlatch plus a 5 lever BS3621 mortice.

uPVC doors on 1960s to 1990s estates

A handle drives a gearbox that throws hooks and rollers along a multipoint strip, locked by a euro cylinder. Basic cylinders can be snapped, and a handle that fights you usually means a dropped door or a worn gearbox.

Usual advice: a TS007 3 star or Sold Secure SS312 Diamond cylinder.

Composite doors on newer builds

Heavier slabs with the same multipoint idea but tighter tolerances. Cold, wet weather can make the keeps bind, which feels exactly like a failing lock.

Usual advice: adjust keeps and hinges before buying parts.

Shared houses near the two universities add bedroom door locks and frequent changes of tenant, which is why we run a dedicated service for Sheffield landlords. If the snapping risk on a uPVC or composite door worries you, our page on anti snap locks fitted in Sheffield explains the ratings.

Lost keys, a break in or a new house: getting the locks changed

Three situations account for most planned lock changes in Sheffield. Keys lost on a night out or dropped somewhere on the bus home mean someone else could have them, especially if the fob or a letter with your address went too. After a burglary, the forced lock and often the frame need attention before you can sleep with the door shut. And when you buy a house, nobody can tell you how many copies the last owners, their relatives or their builders still hold.

In each case a Sheffield lock change is the fix, usually done in one visit. If the door or window has been smashed, we can board it up the same night and come back for the lock work.

What happens when you call Sheffield Locksmith 24H

You describe the problem
Door type, lock type and what went wrong. A photo over live chat helps with unusual locks.
We confirm price and time
You hear the starting price and an honest arrival estimate before we set off.
Non destructive entry first
We try to open or repair without damage. If drilling is needed we explain why before touching the lock.
Test, then pay
We check the lock works with your key, then you pay by cash, card or bank transfer.

Car lockouts yes, car keys no

If your keys are sitting on the seat of a locked car, our car lockout locksmith in Sheffield can open it, from £65. That is the only car work we take on. We do not cut, program or supply car keys of any kind, so for a lost or broken car key you need an auto locksmith or a main dealer. Saying so now saves you a wasted call.

Free advice from a Sheffield locksmith

Plenty of lock problems can be prevented, and a few can be solved without us. Our locksmith advice guides cover the questions we hear most:

Removing a snapped house key safely, and when to stop and call.
Habits that stop you getting locked out in the first place.
Why an anti snap cylinder upgrade is worth it on uPVC and composite doors.
Answers on call outs, prices and arrival times in Sheffield.

Locksmith prices in Sheffield

Starting prices for our most common jobs, confirmed on the phone before work begins.

Service	Starting price	Notes
Emergency lockout	from £59	Getting you back into your home, non destructive entry first
Change a lock or cylinder	from £20	Euro, rim or oval cylinder swapped for a new one
uPVC door lock repair or replacement	from £20	Cylinder, gearbox or multipoint faults on uPVC doors
Lock repair	from £55	Jammed, stiff or broken locks put right
Broken key extraction	from £55	Snapped key removed from the cylinder
Car lockout	from £65	Opening a car with the keys locked inside
Door repair	from £79	Dropped, sticking or damaged doors
Safe opening	from £89	Lost keys or forgotten codes, proof of ownership needed
Emergency boarding up	from £120	Securing a broken door or window after a break in

Starting prices, confirmed on the phone before any work begins. See the full Sheffield locksmith price list.

Questions and Answers

How much is a locksmith call out in Sheffield?

An emergency lockout starts from £59 and a lock change from £20. We confirm the starting price on the phone before we set off, and any extra for evenings, weekends or bank holidays is agreed before we attend. The full list is on our price page.

How quickly can a locksmith reach me in Sheffield?

Usually within 25 to 45 minutes, depending on traffic and where you are. Addresses on the east side near our Broughton Lane base tend to be quickest, and we give you an estimate when you call rather than a promise we cannot keep.

Is there a 24 hour locksmith in Sheffield?

Yes. Sheffield Locksmith 24H takes calls at any hour, including nights, weekends and bank holidays. Ring 0114 463 0063 or use the live chat and you will be told the price and an arrival estimate straight away.

Can you change my locks today?

In most cases, yes. We carry common euro cylinders, nightlatches and mortice locks, so a same visit lock change is normal after lost keys, a break in or moving house.

Will you damage my door getting me in?

We use non destructive entry methods first and most doors open without harm. If a lock has failed and drilling is the only option, we explain why and agree it with you before we start.

Do you do car keys?

No. We open cars when the keys are locked inside, but we do not cut, program or supply car keys. For a lost or faulty car key, contact an auto locksmith or your dealer.