Lock Out Locksmith

Based In Tunbridge Wells

Getting locked out can be a stressful situation!

We’ve seen it time and time again, you run out to grab the post or nip to the dustbin and the door locks behind you.

This can be worse when there are pets or children still inside the house.

Thankfully we are on hand to get you back in with non-intrusive methods.

Sage green door with "This door is locked" written on it.

What should you do after being locked out?

The first step in any lockout situation is to try and gain entry.

If another person is in the house, such as a partner, child or flatmate, ask them to let you in, or bring you the spare key!

This is the easiest option when it comes to being locked out although this can be a little inconvenient, especially if the other party is out of the house with the spare key.

If the house is rented you may be able to contact your landlord or letting agency and they should have a copy of the key to let you back in.

Bear in mind that some letting agencies will charge a fee for performing this service.

If other options fail, call us and get a free quote. We can be with you quickly and assist you with non-destructive entry, often without breaking the lock.

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Don’t try to force entry!

Forcing entry may seem like a good idea, especially considering how stressful a lockout can be.

But trust us, it’s not! Putting the damage right will usually cost a lot more than calling out a professional locksmith and can leave your home unsecured until correctly remedied.

Windows and doors are designed to keep people out and to keep you safe, making it harder to gain entry into the house.

Climbing up on outbuildings and on flat roofs is very dangerous and has the potential to go very wrong, very quickly.

Besides the obvious threat of falling whilst trying to climb in an open window you also have the possibility of neighbours, trying to do the right thing and calling the police and informing them of a break-in.

A 2018 study found that 68% of Britons said they didn’t know their neighbours, it’s a big risk to take and ultimately not worth the hassle.

lock being forced open with screwdrivers

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Amazing service. We locked ourselves out on Good Friday morning and had the added problem of lockdown. After only half an hour Mr Osborne arrived even though he had an extremely painful foot.
Within minutes he had managed to open our front door. Panic over.
Can’t thank him enough.
Neighbours have also experienced the same excellent service from Osborne’s

Ken Gornall

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Superb service. My mum snapped the key in her front door. They called back, which is rare for any business these days, turned up on time within 2.5 hours, repaired it within 20 minutes at a really fair price. I wish I got service as good as this more often. Great!

Barney Halse

*Reviews are taken from our Google business reviews

Give us a call

Calling your local locksmith is always the safest bet to gain entry to your property if you have been locked out.

But don’t just call any locksmith!

Here at S.J Osborne & Son Locksmiths we always try to use non-destructive methods of entry, meaning we can get you back into your property fast, with (hopefully) no damage to the lock system.

This saves you money, time and a lot of stress.

If a lock needs to be changed we will always provide you with a free quote. We never carry out work without your consent. However, we do provide top-quality work at extremely competitive rates.

With over 50 years of experience, we are the best-equipped locksmith around Tunbridge Wells to deal with any lockout situation.