Locked out of your house? Keys lost or stolen? Lock damaged after a break in? Our residential locksmiths repair and replace all makes and types of domestic locks and help get you back into your Wigan house fast.
Residential Locksmith Services in Wigan
From Standish and Ashton-in-Makerfield to Whelley and Scholes, Locksmith Wigan helps Wigan homeowners with:
- House lockouts
- Removing broken keys from Wigan home locks
- Repairing window handles & locks
- Lock repairs to patio doors, French doors, back & front door
- Fitting security boards after a break-in
- Domestic security surveys
- Lock changes for front & back doors, after a break in, lost house keys or if you’ve recently moved into a new house
All our work is guaranteed for 1 year and we charge no call-out fee.
Locked Out of Your Wigan House
Locked yourself out of your house in Wigan? Don’t panic, give Locksmith Wigan a call on 01942 909027 and we’ll help to get you back in. We can be with most Wigan homes within 25 to 45 minutes, day or night.
Our experienced engineers can get you back into your home quickly, often without damaging your lock or door, and if drilling is required because of a damaged lock we’ll talk you through the costs involved first, so there are no nasty surprises.
In most cases when the front door closes it’s just the night latch that’s causing problems getting back in to your house, so on arrival our engineer will check to see if this is the case and if so you’ll not need to pay for a new lock.
On many housing estates, such as in Platt Bridge and Worsley Mesnes, it’s more common for customers to accidentally lock themselves out through a uPVC door.
Repair or Replace? How We Decide for Wigan Homes
If one part is broken, we repair it; if it's damaged or doesn't work anymore, we replace it. A key that turns freely, a door that is difficult to shut or a lock that is stiff is usually caused by a worn part. A door falling off its hinges can produce the same result. We’ll inspect both the lock and door, repair anything that can be fixed and quote for any replacements before going ahead.
If your lock needs replacing, we can supply and fit locks suitable for all types of residential doors, including:
- Yale night latches – for timber front doors
- ERA 5 lever mortice locks to BS3621 – for timber doors
- Ultion 3 Star TS007 anti-snap cylinders – for composite & uPVC doors
Changing Locks When You Move Into a New Home
Whether you’re moving into a Victorian terrace in Ince-in-Makerfield, an interwar semi in Aspull or a newer house on one of Platt Bridge’s many housing estates, you can’t know who has copies of the keys to your new home, so you should always change the locks.
A lock change with us works like this:
- Inspect all external doors & locks
- Advise on which locks need replacing and which can be repaired
- Provide a price for each lock, you then decide which you want changing
- Supply & fit your new locks, making sure they work properly
If you’ve just moved into a new house or want peace of mind we also offer security surveys in Wigan & surrounding areas. We’ll check all windows, locks & external doors and advise on what improvements should be actioned first.
Securing Your Wigan House After a Break In
Following a break-in, we’ll make your Wigan house secure again by boarding smashed doors & windows and repairing or replacing locks. It’s important to have all external doors checked after a break in as the lock keeps & door frames can often get damaged too. If your keys were stolen during the burglary it’s also important to change your cylinder so they’re not compromised.
Some house insurers insist locks fitted to external timber doors are to the BS3621 standard, give us a ring before we attend so we can advise which of our locks meet this criteria.
DBS Checked Residential Locksmiths in Wigan
Being DBS checked is particularly important for engineers calling out to properties to undertake domestic locksmith work as they’ll be entering your home to unlock your door or change your locks. Our engineers will always talk you through what needs doing before commencing any work.
Residential Locksmith Prices in Wigan
Our residential locksmith prices start from £39 for house lockouts and £88 for lock changes.
- Home lockout: £39 to £250+
- Lock repair: £39 to £249+
- uPVC lock repair: £69 to £249+
- Lock change: £88 to £475+
All prices include parts, labour & VAT. Exact costs depend on factors such as the number & type of locks fitted, condition of the door & parts required. We’ll provide you with a price for each lock before any work is carried out. Please note we charge extra to call out on a bank holiday, at weekends or out of hours; we’ll advise on any additional call-out charge before dispatching an engineer.
Call our friendly local engineers on 01942 909027, who have 12 years experience as domestic locksmiths and can be at most Wigan properties within 25 to 45 minutes, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We are based at 610 Wallgate, Wigan, WN1 1JU. If there’s someone in your house that requires urgent assistance in any emergency always phone 999 first.
