Commercial locksmith
Commercial locksmith
in East London
Shops, offices, warehouses and blocks of flats. Planned work at a time that suits your business, and emergencies around the clock.
- MLA member
- Fully insured
- Open 24/7
- Card, cash, Clearpay or Klarna
Quick answer
What does a commercial locksmith do?
Locks, keys and doors for shops, offices and other businesses: lockouts, lock changes when staff leave, master key systems, shutter repairs and fire exit hardware. We can work before you open or after you close.
Checked November 2026 by East London Locksmith Ltd, a Master Locksmiths Association member.
Fault finder
Business problems and the usual fix
Find what is happening to you. If it is not here, call us and describe it: we will tell you what it needs and what it will cost.
Tap what is happening to see the usual cause and fix.
| What you notice | Usually the cause | What we do |
|---|---|---|
| Shutter stuck or will not lock | A worn lock, spring or guide. | Repaired, or the unit secured the same night. |
| Staff member left with a key | You do not know who else has a copy. | New cylinders, keys logged to named staff. |
| Too many keys | A separate key for every door. | A master key system: one key for each person. |
| Fire exit will not close or open | Worn panic bar or door closer. | Panic hardware or closer repaired or replaced. |
| Locked out before opening | Lost keys or a failed lock. | Opened and a new lock or keys the same morning. |
Shutter stuck or will not lock
Usually: A worn lock, spring or guide.
Repaired, or the unit secured the same night.
Staff member left with a key
Usually: You do not know who else has a copy.
New cylinders, keys logged to named staff.
Too many keys
Usually: A separate key for every door.
A master key system: one key for each person.
Fire exit will not close or open
Usually: Worn panic bar or door closer.
Panic hardware or closer repaired or replaced.
Locked out before opening
Usually: Lost keys or a failed lock.
Opened and a new lock or keys the same morning.
Commercial locksmith
What we do
For master key systems and access control we visit first, count the doors, plan who needs access to what and send a written quote.
- Shopfront and office locks
- Master key systems
- Access control and keypads
- Shutter and roller door repairs
- Panic bars and fire exit hardware
- Business lockouts
What is included
- Site visit and written quote for bigger jobs
- Work done before opening or after closing
- Master key and suited key systems
- Invoices for your accounts team
- Emergencies 24 hours a day
Master keys
How a master key system works
One key for the owner, one for each team, one for each door. Nobody carries more keys than they need, and a lost key means changing one door, not every door.
Grand master: The owner or manager. Opens every door.
Master: A department, floor or shop. Opens all the doors in that area.
Individual keys: One person or one room. Opens only that door.
To quote, we need
- A list of the doors, or a floor plan
- Who needs to open which doors
- Who is allowed to order new keys
Good to know
How a master key system works
One key for managers, the right keys for everyone else.
- Master keyOpens every door in the building.
- Department or floor keysOpen only the doors in that area.
- Individual keysOpen one door only, such as one office or one store room.
- Restricted keysCan only be copied with the owner’s authorisation.
Good to knowHow a master key system works
- Master keyOpens every door in the building.
- Department or floor keysOpen only the doors in that area.
- Individual keysOpen one door only, such as one office or one store room.
- Restricted keysCan only be copied with the owner’s authorisation.
Four simple steps
How it works
7 days a week
- Tell us about the siteThe doors, the problem and when you are open.
- We visit and quoteFor master keys and access control we count the doors and plan who needs what.
- We fit it out of hoursBefore you open or after you close, so trading carries on.
- Handed overKeys, codes and a record of who holds what.
Prices
How our pricing works
No surprises on the night. Here is how every job is priced, whatever the time.
No surprises. You get the price before we start, whatever the time.
- Price agreed before we startSmall jobs are priced on the phone. Bigger jobs get a written quote after we have seen the doors.
- All-inclusive, no hidden extrasSupplied and fitted: the lock, fitting and labour in one price.
- Parts priced firstEvery lock and cylinder is priced before we fit it, with a choice of security levels to suit your budget.
- Pay when the job is doneCard, cash, Clearpay or Klarna. Spread the cost of bigger jobs in interest-free payments.
Insurance-approved locks
We fit British Standard BS 3621 mortice locks and TS007 3-star anti-snap cylinders. Check your policy wording and we will match it.
The locks we fit
Quality locks, not cheap imports
Not all locksmiths use the same locks. Some fit cheap unbranded locks that can wear quickly and fail. We do not.
- From proper suppliersEvery lock we fit is bought from reputable, well-established UK locksmith wholesalers.
- British Standard and KitemarkedCylinders carry the BSI Kitemark to TS007, and our mortice deadlocks meet BS 3621, the standard most home insurers ask for.
- Built to lastBranded locks work smoothly for years. Cheap ones can stick, wear and fail, which means another call-out.
- One price, all-inclusiveThe lock, fitting and labour in one price, agreed on the call before we come out.
Where we work
Commercial locksmith across East London
The same service and the same prices in every borough we cover, 24 hours a day.
Can you work outside opening hours?
Yes. We can work early, late or at weekends so your business keeps trading.
What is a master key system?
A set of locks where each person has a key for only the doors they need, and managers have one key for all of them.
Do you repair shutters?
Yes. We repair roller shutter locks and mechanisms, and can secure a shopfront the same night.
Do you work for managing agents?
Yes. Communal doors, bin stores and plant rooms in blocks of flats.
Do you offer business accounts?
Ask us. We invoice your accounts team with your PO number or site reference.
Can you secure a shop after a break-in?
Yes. We change locks, repair shutters and doors, or board up the same night.
Checked November 2026 by East London Locksmith Ltd, a member of the Master Locksmiths Association. Standards and advice on this page follow UK guidance.