Business Details
33 Years
experience
Emergency
services
24/7 Emergency Locksmith Services in Essex
Established in 1993, KAT Locksmiths is a family-run business dedicated to providing comprehensive and reliable security solutions. Our team of Essex Police-vetted professionals offers 24/7 emergency services, combining over 25 years of industry expertise with cutting-edge techniques to serve domestic and commercial clients. We specialise in non-destructive entry, security installations, and burglary prevention, achieving a 99% success rate in gaining access without drilling or replacing locks. As MLA-approved members since 1996, we adhere to strict quality standards, offering free estimates with transparent fixed pricing.Our corporate partnerships with organisations like Essex Police and Siemens underscore our commitment to excellence. We prioritise customer satisfaction, ensuring clear communication and tailored solutions for every security challenge. With a reputation built on trust and reliability, we remain a leading choice for both emergency and preventative security services across Essex.
Services
Emergency Lock Opening
Key Cutting Services
Security Installations
Safe Services
Access Control Systems
Burglary Repairs
Insurance Surveys
Lock Replacement
24/7 Locksmith Services
Non-Destructive Entry
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- We are MLA Approved for quality assurance.
- 30-minute response time for emergencies.
- Specialise in non-destructive entry techniques.
- Free estimates with no hidden costs.
- All locksmiths are Essex Police Vetted.
Associations and certifications
- Master Locksmiths Association
What people say
Fast, effective service
Highly recommend
Excellent work
Prompt and efficient
Very pleased
Services
Emergency Lock Opening
Our police-vetted technicians provide rapid emergency lock opening services 24 hours a day, using non-destructive techniques to gain access without damaging locks or doors. With a 99% success rate, we prioritise speed and security for domestic and commercial clients across Essex. Our fixed pricing ensures transparency with no hidden costs.
Key Cutting Services
We offer same-day key cutting for household, commercial, and high-security locks, including transponder keys for vehicles. Our stock includes specialist blanks for safes, padlocks, and restricted systems like EVVA. Customers can bring lock numbers for accurate replacements, with authorisation support for protected key systems.
Security Installations
We install and upgrade high-security locks, multipoint systems, and access control solutions compliant with police-approved standards. Our services include fitting TS007 3-star anti-snap locks, fire-rated hardware, and bespoke master key systems for residential and business premises across Essex.
Safe Services
We supply, install, and repair safes rated for cash cover up to 10,000, along with fireproof models for document protection. Our services include combination changes, key replacement, and non-destructive safe opening, ensuring compliance with insurance requirements and security standards.
Non-Destructive Entry
Specialising in non-invasive entry techniques, we resolve lockouts without drilling or replacing mechanisms. This approach preserves existing security systems while addressing misalignments, wear, or breakages in multipoint locks for UPVC, composite, and wooden doors.
Questions
Are your locksmiths available 24 hours a day?
Yes, we provide 24/7 emergency services for lockouts and security issues across Essex.
Do you offer free estimates for your services?
Yes, we provide free, no-obligation quotes with transparent fixed pricing.
Are your locksmiths police-vetted?
All our technicians are Essex Police-vetted and MLA-approved for quality assurance.
Can you cut high-security keys?
Yes, we specialise in restricted key systems including EVVA and transponder car keys.
What areas do you cover?
We serve all areas of Essex, including Basildon, Chelmsford, Southend, and surrounding towns.
Do you repair UPVC door locks?
Yes, we repair and upgrade multipoint locking systems for UPVC, composite, and wooden doors.
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