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Locksmith Wigan sends an engineer from Wallgate to any address across Wigan within 25 to 45 minutes, at any hour.
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Local Locksmith in Wigan, Experienced and Fully Insured
Locksmith Wigan is based at 610 Wallgate, WN1 1JU, in Wigan town centre, but our engineers also provide a locksmith service right across Wigan, including Scholes, Whelley, Pemberton, Worsley Mesnes, Platt Bridge, Standish and Ashton-in-Makerfield.
Victorian and Edwardian properties built in Wigan, Scholes and Whelley are more likely to have timber doors fitted with a night latch and mortice lock. For these we recommend security locks such as BS3621-compliant Yale night latches and ERA 5 lever mortice locks. uPVC doors, more common in newer estates in areas such as Worsley Mesnes and Platt Bridge, can have anti-snap TS007 3-star-rated Ultion cylinders installed. Our locksmiths will always advise you which security lock is best suited to your property and doors before we carry out any work.
We were called out to a customer in Whelley living in a Victorian terrace house who found that although the key would turn the lock, the front door could not be opened from the outside. The engineer discovered that the night latch mechanism had worn out meaning that the latch did not pull back allowing the door to be opened. After checking that the ERA mortice lock complied with BS3621, the engineer replaced the faulty Yale night latch and tested that the door locked and unlocked correctly from inside and outside. The locksmith was on site for approximately 40 minutes to carry out this lock repair call out, within our lock repair price range.
All Locksmith Wigan engineers have 12 years’ experience and are City and Guilds trained, DBS checked and fully insured.
Locksmith Services in Wigan
Residential Locksmith
From older interwar semis in areas such as Orrell and Standish, through to Victorian terraces in Whelley and Scholes, our residential locksmiths regularly change, repair and fit locks on houses across Wigan.
Commercial Locksmith
Out of hours lockouts, broken locks or need to upgrade your security? We can help! From shops and offices around Wigan Town Centre to units in Robin Park in Pemberton we offer a complete locksmithing service for commercial premises.
Auto Locksmith
Locked out of your car or lost your keys? We can come to you anywhere in Wigan and can cut and programme a replacement key where possible.
Lock Repair & Replacement
We’ll diagnose the problem and then repair or replace as necessary. Doors that won’t open, keys that stick, and worn barrels are all common problems we repair.
Key Cutting
We can cut keys at your property and check them in the lock before we leave. From euro cylinder keys in Standish to night latch keys in Scholes we can help!
UPVC Door Locksmith
Problems with a uPVC, patio or French door? If it’s jammed, difficult to lock or the handle feels loose, it could be down to faulty gearbox or misalignment. We can help!
Why Choose Locksmith Wigan
24/7 Availability
If you ring us at 3am or over a bank holiday we have an engineer answering the phone, from Wigan Town Centre right down to Standish. There is an additional cost for out-of-hours visits and we will let you know that on the phone.
Fast Response
Most addresses in Wigan are just 25 to 45 minutes away from our base on Wallgate. We confirm the arrival time on the call.
Experienced Engineers
Our engineers are fully trained by City and Guilds and have 12 years' experience.
Trusted Service
All of our engineers are fully insured and hold a DBS check. All work carried out is guaranteed for 1 year and there is no call-out fee.
Emergency Locksmith in Wigan
Our emergency locksmiths are available 24 hours a day and can usually get to you within 25 to 45 minutes. We do not charge a call-out fee and, once we know what the problem is, we will give you the price on the phone before we send out an engineer. We’ll also tell you the name of the engineer that will be sent to you.
Our emergency service can attend your property as a result of:
- House lockouts: If you are locked out because your door has shut behind you, you don’t have your keys with you, or you have left your keys inside the house.
- Broken keys: If your key is broken, our locksmith will remove the broken key and make sure your lock still works correctly.
- uPVC, French, patio and conservatory doors that will not lock: If the handle will not lift, the key just turns, your door will not close or the locking mechanism has jammed.
- Seized or jammed locks: When the lock cylinder or latch will not turn.
- Lock damage after a break in: We can repair or replace your lock to make your house secure again.
- Lost or stolen keys: We can fit you a new lock so your old keys will not work on your lock anymore.
- Car lockouts: We can let you into your car and, where possible, provide you with a new key.
- Business lockouts: We attend shops, offices and units in Wigan Town Centre, Robin Park and surrounding areas.
Locksmith Wigan covers all of Wigan including areas close to the M6 junctions 25 by Bryn and 27 near Standish and where the A49, A577 and A58 meet.
If you are locked out of your house, do not try and get in by force as you could cause damage to your property. If you or anyone else is at risk or in immediate danger please telephone 999 first.
How We Handle Locksmith Callouts in Wigan:
- Give us a call on 01942 909027 and explain what’s wrong with your door, what type of door it is and where in Wigan you are.
- You’ll be given the name of your engineer, the cost and an arrival time (usually within 25 to 45 mins).
- When your engineer arrives they’ll ask to see photo ID to prove that you live at that property.
- The engineer will look at your door, carry out the easiest method of entry first, then provide a written quote for you to agree to (including labour, parts and VAT).
- Once you’re happy with the engineer’s quote, the work will begin. Before they leave, your engineer will make sure everything is working properly.
Lock Problems We Fix Across Wigan
We always look at the whole problem and check both door and lock where possible – particularly on older properties, such as terraced houses in areas such as Whelley and Scholes, as it is not always just the lock that is causing the problem.
- Most jobs start with a front door lock that will not open. In most cases it is a worn cylinder, latch or barrel and we just change the faulty part.
- uPVC door that will not lock – gearbox or alignment problems are common, particularly on newer estates such as Worsley Mesnes and Platt Bridge. We can usually sort these problems out without needing to change the lock.
- Patio, French and conservatory doors – handles and locking systems can become loose and stop lining up with the frame.
- New home or after a break-in – changing the lock cylinder means no-one else has a key – particularly important if previous owners, tenants or tradespeople may have had a key.
- Window locks and handles – we can repair faulty window locks and stiff handles – often in combination with door repairs.
How Much Does a Locksmith Cost in Wigan?
A locksmith in Wigan typically costs from £39 for a house lockout or lock repair, from £88 for a full lock change, and from £89 for a uPVC gearbox or multipoint replacement. The final price depends on the time of day, the condition of the door, the type of lock and any parts needed. There is no call out fee during normal working hours. We confirm a price including labour, parts and VAT over the phone before we set off. The table below shows the price range for each job and what you get.
| Service | Price | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Locked out and gain entry | £39 to £250+ | Emergency lockout service with fast response |
| Lock repair | £39 to £249+ | Fix for sticking, jamming or faulty locks |
| uPVC lock repair | £69 to £249+ | uPVC door lock and handle repairs |
| uPVC door lock adjustment | £79 to £229+ | Mechanism adjustment and door alignment |
| Lock change, supply and fit | £88 to £475+ | New lock supplied and professionally installed |
| Standard deadbolt and cylinders | £29 to £299+ | Quality standard security locks |
| British Standard deadbolt and cylinders | £109 to £350+ | Insurance approved high security locks (BS3621) |
| Gearbox mechanism and full multipoint | £89 to £375+ | Complete uPVC mechanism replacement |
| Car lockout | £99 to £220+ | Vehicle unlocking, price depends on vehicle type |
We will always give you a price on the phone before an engineer heads over. In the event that an engineer arrives at your property and discovers a problem other than the one previously reported to us, they will advise you of the situation before commencing any work. All prices include labour, parts and VAT. A call-out fee will be charged for calls outside normal working hours, on weekends or on bank holidays.
Areas We Cover Across Wigan
Wigan Town Centre
Scholes
Whelley
Worsley Mesnes
Pemberton
Newtown
Ince-in-Makerfield
Hindley
Hindley Green
Aspull
Platt Bridge
Abram
Orrell
Winstanley
Ashton-in-Makerfield
Bryn
Standish
Shevington
Frequently Asked Questions
Our locksmiths are based on Wallgate in Wigan Town Centre and typically get to most properties in Wigan within 25 to 45 minutes, although it can take us a little longer to get to some properties in Ashton-in-Makerfield or Standish. We’ll give you an idea of our likely arrival time when you call.
We provide our locksmith service 24 hours a day, 7 days a week including weekends and bank holidays, throughout Wigan, Standish, Ashton-in-Makerfield and the surrounding areas. We charge a little extra for call-outs at weekends, at night and on bank holidays, but you’ll receive a price for the job over the phone before we set off. Our locksmiths are typically within 25 to 45 minutes.
Yes. In most cases we can gain entry to homes in Wigan without causing any damage. Some locks can be opened without causing any damage to the door or frame although locks that are damaged may need to be drilled out to gain entry. If this is likely to be necessary we’ll explain the situation and the cost over the phone and won’t start work without your permission.
Not necessarily. If you find the key turns but the handle doesn’t lift, or the door won’t lock it’s often caused by an alignment problem or gearbox fault rather than a faulty lock. We inspect the door to see what can be repaired and save your money where possible. uPVC door repairs start from £79 and prices to replace the mechanism will be agreed once the problem has been identified.
If your key snaps in the lock don’t attempt to turn the broken key as this can result in further damage to the lock. Call 01942 909027, giving us your address and the type of door and we’ll attend to remove the broken key and check the lock is working properly. Prices to remove a broken key start from £70 and you’ll receive details of any repairs or replacements needed before we start work.
If you misplace your keys, experience a break-in or move to a new home, we advise changing your locks to protect your property in Wigan against unauthorised access, especially if previous owners, tenants or tradespeople may have keys. Lock changes are priced from £88 and you’ll receive an individual price for each lock, so you can decide which needs changing.
When we arrive we’ll identify ourselves with photo ID and wear a branded uniform. As an added security measure we verify that you live at the property before unlocking your door. If you’re in any doubt about the identity of the engineer do not let them in, call us on 01942 909027 instead and we’ll confirm whether the engineer’s name matches the name of the engineer we sent.
