Commercial locksmith services for UK businesses
LockFit is a national network of DBS checked commercial locksmiths. We open, repair, change and upgrade the locks on shops, offices, warehouses and managed property across the UK, 24 hours a day. Every job is priced before work starts, with no call-out charge and a 12 month guarantee on parts and labour.
- 24 hours a dayEmergency cover, every day of the year
- No call-out chargeA fixed price agreed before work starts
- DBS checkedUniformed locksmiths on every job
- ISO 9001, 14001, 45001Certified by a UKAS accredited body
Accreditations your procurement team can verify
Supplier approval usually stalls on paperwork. LockFit holds the accreditations that facilities, property and public sector teams ask for, and each one can be checked at source.
Independently audited to three ISO standards
LockFit (Contracts) Ltd holds ISO certification issued by the British Assessment Bureau, a certification body accredited by UKAS, the UK's national accreditation body. Each certificate can be checked on the UKAS CertCheck register.
- ISO 9001
- Quality management systems
- Certificate 271938
- ISO 14001
- Environmental management systems
- Certificate 272538
- ISO 45001
- Occupational health and safety management systems
- Certificate 272539
Details for your supplier form
- Registered company
- LockFit (Contracts) Ltd
- Company number
- 13157807
- VAT number
- 371976752
- Engineers
- DBS checked, uniformed
- Guarantee
- 12 months, parts and labour
What LockFit commercial locksmiths do
One local locksmith for the whole building, from the shutter on the street to the safe in the back office.
Five lock points, one locksmith
The numbers on the drawing match the services below.
Emergency lockouts and entry
Locked out of your shop, office or unit, or has a key snapped in the lock? LockFit locksmiths use non-destructive entry wherever the lock allows, so the door is opened without damage where possible. If the lock has failed, it is replaced in the same visit.
Lock changes and upgrades
A new tenancy, a member of staff leaving or a set of keys going missing are all reasons to change the locks. It takes every old key out of use the same day. LockFit fits insurance approved locks, including BS 3621 mortice locks for timber doors and TS 007 3 star cylinders for uPVC, composite and aluminium doors.
Shopfront and aluminium door locks
Aluminium shopfront doors use narrow stile locks that are different from the locks on a house. LockFit locksmiths replace hook bolt locks, deadlatches, cylinders and handles on shopfront doors, and open them when a lock has seized or a key has been lost.
Roller shutter locks
A shutter stuck down at opening time, lost shutter keys or a lock that has been attacked all stop you trading. LockFit locksmiths open, repair and replace roller shutter locks, including pin locks, bullet locks and ground locks, on shopfronts, kiosks, garages and loading bays.
Master key systems and restricted keys
A master key system gives each person one key that opens only the doors they need, while a manager's key opens them all. Restricted key profiles mean copies can only be cut with your authorisation, which ends the problem of untracked spare keys.
Access control, door entry and CCTV
Keypads, fob and card readers, mechanical digital locks and intercom door entry for offices, stock rooms and shared entrances. Access control lets you add or remove a person in seconds instead of changing a lock, and networked systems keep a record of who opened which door and when. LockFit locksmiths also install CCTV for business premises.
Fire exit and panic hardware
Push bars, push pads and emergency exit locks fitted, repaired and replaced. Doors the public escape through should have a panic bar to BS EN 1125. Staff only exits can use a push pad or lever to BS EN 179. We make sure the exit opens first time and still locks securely from the outside.
Safes opened, installed and serviced
Lost the key or combination, or has the safe lock failed? LockFit locksmiths open safes, repair or replace the lock, and install and bolt down new safes.
Burglary repairs and boarding up
After a break-in we secure the premises first and repair second. Doors and windows are boarded, damaged locks are replaced and the door is made to lock again, so you can close up and reopen.
Warrant, eviction and repossession work
LockFit locksmiths attend with utility warrant officers, enforcement agents, landlords and housing teams to gain entry under the warrant or possession order, then change the locks and hand over the new keys.
Planned maintenance and multi-site cover
LockFit provides emergency cover and planned maintenance programmes for retailers, facilities management companies, councils and housing providers, with one point of contact at LockFit and a local locksmith for each site.
Free security checks
Not sure what you need? Book a free security check. A local LockFit locksmith walks the site, notes what each door has now and flags anything that falls short of common insurance requirements.
Which lock goes on which commercial door
Insurers and fire risk assessors name standards, not brands. This is what is normally fitted to each type of commercial door in the UK, and the standard to look for on the product or its paperwork.
| Door or opening | Usually fitted | Standard to look for | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timber final exit door | Five lever mortice deadlock or sashlock | BS 3621 | The standard most often named in UK insurance policies for timber doors. |
| uPVC or composite door | Multipoint lock with an anti-snap euro cylinder | TS 007 3 star, or a 1 star cylinder with a 2 star handle | Protects the cylinder against snapping, drilling and picking. |
| Aluminium shopfront door | Narrow stile hook bolt deadlock with a cylinder | Cylinder to BS EN 1303 or TS 007 | A hook bolt stops the door being levered away from the frame. |
| Fire exit used by the public | Panic bar: a push bar or touch bar across the door | BS EN 1125 | Opens with one push by someone who has never seen the door before. |
| Fire exit used only by trained staff | Push pad or lever handle emergency exit device | BS EN 179 | For exits where the people using them know the building. |
| Internal fire door | Fire rated lock or latch with fire test evidence | BS EN 12209, tested to BS EN 1634-1 | Untested hardware can compromise the fire rating of the door. |
| Flat entrance, HMO or any door needing keyless escape | Lock with a thumbturn on the inside | BS 8621 | Anyone inside can get out without finding a key. |
| Office, stock room or comms room | Mechanical digital lock or electronic access control | Chosen by traffic, number of users and audit needs | Codes and fobs are changed in seconds when people leave. |
| Roller shutter | Pin locks, bullet locks or a ground lock | Chosen to suit the shutter | Secures the curtain so it cannot be lifted from outside. |
Insurance. Requirements vary by insurer and by policy. Check the minimum security conditions in your own policy schedule, or ask a LockFit locksmith to check your doors against it during a free security check.
Fire safety. In England and Wales, Article 14 of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 says emergency doors must not be locked or fastened in a way that stops anyone who needs them from opening them easily and immediately. Scotland and Northern Ireland have equivalent fire safety legislation.
Premises and organisations LockFit works for
LockFit commercial locksmiths work for independent retailers, department stores, facilities management companies, county councils, police authorities and utility companies.
Retail and shopfronts
Shutter locks, aluminium door locks, stock room access and safes.
Offices
Master keys, access control and lock changes when people or tenants change.
Warehouses and industrial units
Loading bay shutters, steel personnel doors and fire exits.
Hospitality and leisure
Public fire exits, cellar and store security, and late night emergencies.
Schools, councils and public buildings
DBS checked locksmiths and restricted key systems for sites with safeguarding duties.
Landlords, letting agents and housing providers
Lock changes between tenancies, keyless escape locks for flats and HMOs, evictions and empty property security. Landlord services
Facilities management and national accounts
Reactive call-outs and planned maintenance across multiple sites, with the accreditations supplier approval asks for.
Utilities and enforcement
Attendance for warrant work, with locks changed and keys handed over on the day.
How a LockFit commercial job runs
Call or send the form
Call 0800 210 1010, 24 hours a day, or request a quote with the form on this page. You are put through to the LockFit locksmith who covers your premises.
Get a fixed price
We ask what has happened and what kind of door it is, then quote a fixed price before any work starts. There is no call-out charge.
Work fitted around you
Emergencies are attended day and night. Planned work is booked for a time that suits the business, including before opening or after close.
Guaranteed for 12 months
Parts and labour are guaranteed for 12 months, and you get an invoice for your records.
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Commercial locksmith questions, answered
Straight answers on cost, response, insurance and fire exits. If yours is not here, call and ask a locksmith.
Ask LockFit now0800 210 1010Open now, 24 hours a dayFree to callNo call-out chargeWhat does a commercial locksmith do?
A commercial locksmith installs, repairs, opens and upgrades the locks and door hardware on business premises. That covers emergency entry, lock changes, master key systems, access control, fire exit hardware, roller shutter locks and safes. It differs from domestic locksmithing because commercial doors carry insurance, fire safety and staff access requirements.
How much does a commercial locksmith cost?
LockFit quotes a fixed price before work starts and never charges a call-out fee. The price depends on the type of door and lock, the parts needed and the time of day. The quoted price does not change if the job takes longer than expected.
How quickly can a commercial locksmith get to my premises?
For emergencies, a local LockFit locksmith typically arrives within 30 to 60 minutes, 24 hours a day. Response depends on where your premises are and how busy the local locksmith is, so you are given a realistic arrival time when you call.
Can you work outside our trading hours?
Yes. LockFit locksmiths work 24 hours a day, so planned lock changes, access control installs and shutter lock repairs can be booked before opening, after close or at weekends to avoid disrupting staff and customers.
What locks does my business insurance require?
Most UK commercial policies set minimum security conditions for final exit doors. For timber doors this is commonly a five lever mortice deadlock certified to BS 3621. For uPVC and composite doors it is commonly a multipoint locking system, and a TS 007 3 star cylinder is the recognised way to protect that lock against snapping. Requirements vary between insurers, so check your policy schedule. A free LockFit security check will compare your doors against it.
Should I change the locks when an employee leaves?
If the person held keys and you cannot be sure every copy came back, yes. Replacing the cylinders is fast and takes every old key out of use. If it happens often, a restricted key system or access control removes the problem, because restricted keys cannot be copied without authorisation and fobs can be cancelled in seconds.
Do fire exit doors need a panic bar or a push pad?
It depends who uses the door. Exits used by the public, who may not know the building, should have a panic bar certified to BS EN 1125. Exits used only by trained staff can have a push pad or lever handle certified to BS EN 179. Your fire risk assessment decides which applies to each door.
Can you open and repair roller shutters?
Yes. LockFit locksmiths open roller shutters when keys are lost or a lock has failed, and repair or replace shutter locks including pin locks, bullet locks and ground locks. Faults with the shutter motor or curtain need a shutter engineer, and we will tell you if that is the case.
Are LockFit locksmiths DBS checked?
Yes. LockFit locksmiths are DBS checked. LockFit is also SafeContractor approved, Cyber Essentials certified and certified to ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 by a UKAS accredited certification body. The certificate numbers are published on this page.
Do you cover multiple sites or national contracts?
Yes. LockFit works for retailers, facilities management companies, county councils, police authorities and utility companies. Multi-site customers get one point of contact at LockFit and a local locksmith for each site. Use the form on this page to ask about contract cover.
Which areas do LockFit commercial locksmiths cover?
LockFit has local locksmiths across the UK. Call 0800 210 1010 and you are put through to the locksmith who covers your premises, or see every LockFit location on the locations page linked below.
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Get a fixed quote for planned work
For lock changes, master key systems, access control and contract cover, tell us about the premises. Your local LockFit locksmith calls you back with a fixed price.
- A fixed price before work starts
- No call-out charge
- Work booked around your trading hours
- DBS checked, uniformed locksmiths
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