Typically on your street within half an hour

Locked out in Finchley? Stop scrolling and call. We are closer than you think.

East Finchley, Finchley Central or North Finchley, it makes no difference to us. LockFirst covers all three, from Tally Ho Corner to the Phoenix Cinema, and we would rather talk you through the next five minutes than let you keep reading reviews.

Typically on your street within half an hour

Locked out in Finchley? Stop scrolling and call. We are closer than you think.

Tell us what happened

Find your situation and see the fix

Stood outside your own front door

Non destructive entry is always our first move, so nine times out of ten the door stays untouched.

Keys gone missing

We get you back inside first, then work out whether a fresh key or a lock change makes more sense.

Key snapped clean in half

The broken piece comes out without drilling, then we cut a replacement while we are there.

Lock will not turn

Could be the cylinder, could be the mechanism, we check both before deciding on a fix.

A lock well past its best

Plenty of the older houses around Finchley still run their original locks, worth upgrading before they fail.

Never had a lock fitted right

New door, gate or shed, we install it properly and prove it locks before leaving.

UPVC door needs a lift to lock

Almost always the handle or cylinder rather than the door itself, we work out which.

UPVC door jamming against the frame

The gearbox is normally to blame here, and swapping it out clears the problem completely.

Wanting better security

Anti snap hardware closes the gap that older cylinders leave wide open.

Dealing with a break in

Securing the property comes first, then we sort whatever locks and hardware need replacing.

Giving trusted access without a key

A properly fitted key safe beats a spare hidden under a plant pot.

What we cover

Locksmith Finchley residents actually call for

Emergency locksmith

Locked out anywhere across N2, N3 or N12, any time of day.

Lock replacement

Rim locks through to full mechanisms, matched to your property.

Lock repair

Cleaning, adjusting or swapping a worn part before considering a full swap.

Broken key extraction

Broken piece removed cleanly, fresh key cut on the spot.

UPVC lock repairs

Cylinder, handle or mechanism, identified before anything is touched.

UPVC gearbox replacement

Dragging or sticking doors usually just need a new gearbox fitted.

Anti snap and high security

British Standard hardware that stands up to snapping, drilling and picking attempts.

Lock installation

New doors, gates and sheds fitted properly and tested before we leave.

Lock rekeying

Keep the existing lock but change which keys open it.

Key safe installation

Sorted properly for carers, cleaners or family members who need a way in.

Burglary repairs

Property secured first, then damaged locks and hardware replaced.

Commercial locksmith

Shops and offices across all three centres, master keys and access issues.

Local to Finchley

Three centres, one patch we know well

Finchley is unusual in having three separate high streets rather than one. East Finchley, Finchley Central and North Finchley meet loosely around Tally Ho Corner on the North Circular, and that spread means the housing varies a lot over a short distance. Older terraces near Nether Street and Long Lane still tend to run original mortice locks, while newer flats towards North Finchley more often bring us out for a UPVC gearbox.

Long Lane itself connects East Finchley and Finchley Central, passing the small nature reserve at Long Lane Pasture, and the whole area sits well within reach of the Northern line and the Phoenix Cinema on the High Road. We are out along Ballards Lane, Regent Park Road and Squires Lane often enough that reaching any of the three centres rarely takes long.

Where you'll find us

The hardware side

Locks and brands we see across N2, N3 and N12

Between the three centres, Finchley throws up a proper mix of hardware: mortice locks, euro cylinders, night latches and full UPVC multi point systems. We regularly fit Yale, Chubb, Banham, Ingersoll and Mul T Lock hardware, along with 5 lever BS3621 deadlocks where a property needs to meet insurance requirements. Master key suites and restricted key sections come up often too, particularly for the larger period houses and managed buildings dotted around the area.

Mortice locks
Euro cylinders
Night latches
BS3621 deadlocks
UPVC multi point systems
Master key suites
Yale
Chubb
Banham

How booking works

From your call to a door that actually works

Call us

Tell us what has happened and roughly where in NW11 you are.

Price agreed

You know the cost before anyone leaves for you.

We arrive

Most jobs on site within around 30 minutes.

Job done and tested

We check the lock actually works before packing up.

Common questions

Questions Finchley callers ask us most

Do you cover all three Finchleys, or just one?

All three, East Finchley, Finchley Central and North Finchley, plus everywhere in between. Call and tell us your postcode and we will confirm straight away.

How quickly can you actually get to me?

Most calls across N2, N3 and N12 are answered within around 30 minutes. We will give you a realistic time based on where you are.

Will the price change once you arrive?

No, we agree the cost with you before starting, so nothing gets added once the job is underway.

Are you going to drill my lock open?

Rarely. Non destructive entry sorts the vast majority of lockouts without touching the lock or frame.

My UPVC door has gone stiff near North Finchley, why?

Most often the gearbox has started to wear, though the door may have simply dropped and needs realigning. We check both on site.

Can you help after a break in near Tally Ho Corner or anywhere else?

Yes, making the property secure comes first, and we then work through replacing the locks and hardware that were damaged.

Do you fit locks that meet home insurance requirements?

Yes, including 5 lever BS3621 deadlocks, which most insurers ask for on external doors.

Do you work with shops and offices along the High Road?

Yes, commercial premises across all three centres are covered, including lock repairs and master key systems.

Typically on your street within half an hour

Typically on your street within half an hour

Tell us what happened

Stood outside your own front door

Keys gone missing

Key snapped clean in half

Lock will not turn

A lock well past its best

Never had a lock fitted right

UPVC door needs a lift to lock

UPVC door jamming against the frame

Wanting better security

Dealing with a break in

Giving trusted access without a key

What we cover

Emergency locksmith

Lock replacement

Lock repair

Broken key extraction

UPVC lock repairs

UPVC gearbox replacement

Anti snap and high security

Lock installation

Lock rekeying

Key safe installation

Burglary repairs

Commercial locksmith

Local to Finchley

Where you'll find us

The hardware side

How booking works

Call us

Price agreed

We arrive

Job done and tested

Common questions

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