Business Details
12 Years
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Emergency
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24/7 Emergency Locksmith Services in Cardiff
James Locksmith Cardiff is an independent, family-run business established in 2014, dedicated to providing reliable and efficient locksmith services across Cardiff and surrounding areas. With over 15 years of hands-on experience in the industry, our team specialises in non-destructive entry techniques, ensuring minimal damage to locks and doors while resolving emergency lockouts for residential, commercial, and automotive clients. Our commitment to transparency is evident in our competitive pricing structure, with no hidden fees or call-out charges, and we pride ourselves on offering same-day service for urgent situations. As a trusted local provider, we maintain a fleet of fully equipped vehicles to guarantee rapid response times, typically arriving within 30 minutes of contact.Our expertise extends beyond emergency services to include lock replacements, security upgrades, and advanced automotive key programming, including high-security vehicles like Mercedes-Benz. We stand by the quality of our work with comprehensive guarantees on parts and labour, and our dedication to continuous professional development ensures we remain at the forefront of modern locksmithing techniques. Customer safety and satisfaction are paramount, which is why we conduct identity checks during emergency visits and maintain DBS-certified staff. Our growing reputation, reflected in numerous five-star reviews, underscores our commitment to excellence in every service we deliver.
Services
Emergency Lockouts
Car Key Replacement
Lock Changes
Safe Opening
Boarding Up
24 Hour Service
Lock Repair
Key Cutting
Security Upgrades
Auto Locksmith
Details
- Year established: 2014
Highlights and features
- We offer 15 years of specialist locksmith experience with non-destructive entry techniques
- Our team provides guaranteed 30-minute response times for emergency lockouts
- We use advanced automotive key programming technology for modern vehicles
- All work comes with comprehensive guarantees including 12 months on new locks
- We maintain full transparency with no hidden fees or call-out charges
What people say
Prompt arrival
Expert repair
Fast and faultless service
Great job
Friendly service
Services
Emergency Locksmith
Our 24/7 emergency locksmith service provides rapid response for urgent lockouts across Cardiff. Using non-destructive techniques, we gain access to properties within 30 minutes of contact while minimising damage to locks and doors. This service caters to homeowners, businesses, and motorists facing unexpected lock-related emergencies.
Car Key Replacement
Specialist automotive locksmith service offering same-day car key replacement at roadside locations. We program transponder keys and replace lost or broken keys for most vehicle makes including high-security models like Mercedes-Benz. Our mobile service operates 24 hours with advanced EEPROM technology for modern vehicle systems.
Lock Replacement
Professional lock replacement service enhancing property security with British Standard mortice locks and high-security cylinders. We install slam locks for commercial vehicles and upgrade existing mechanisms to modern security standards. All replacements come with 12-month guarantees on new components.
Safe Opening
Expert safe opening service for domestic and commercial clients without causing damage. We handle combination safes, time locks, and glass-faced security units using specialist tools and techniques. Our engineers can also decode existing mechanisms to create replacement keys when required.
Boarding Up
Temporary boarding service for properties with damaged windows or doors following break-ins or accidents. We provide secure interim solutions for residential and commercial premises until permanent repairs can be arranged, operating 24/7 across South Wales.
People
James Lamb
Owner & Lead Locksmith
With 15 years of specialist experience, James leads our team as a fully qualified locksmith specialising in non-destructive entry techniques. He oversees all emergency operations and maintains our fleet of mobile workshops equipped with the latest tools and technology.
Questions
Do you offer 24/7 emergency services?
Yes, we provide round-the-clock emergency locksmith services 365 days a year across Cardiff and surrounding areas.
How quickly can you respond to a lockout?
Our average response time is 30 minutes from contact, with most jobs completed within 10-20 minutes of arrival.
Do you provide car key replacement services?
Yes, we offer mobile car key replacement for most vehicle makes using advanced programming technology at competitive rates.
Are there call-out fees?
No, we operate with complete pricing transparency and do not charge any call-out fees for our services.
What areas do you cover?
We primarily serve Cardiff and surrounding areas including Barry, Penarth, Newport, and Bridgend.
Do you guarantee your work?
Yes, we offer 12-month guarantees on new lock installations and 6 months on repair workmanship.
Reviews (6)
Shannon Kennedy
Apr 30, 2024
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James came out to us within 30 minutes of messaging, he was quick and efficient whilst helping us. James explained our options to us for what we needed and gave his professional advice to assist us. Would definitely recommend and use again!
Ryan Dixon
Dec 29, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness
Very talented locksmith, came out to unlock a door within 30 minutes on boxing day! Would highly recommend.
Very talented locksmith, came out to unlock a door within 30 minutes on boxing day! Would highly recommend.
Magdalena Gesta
Dec 27, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Very reliable and professional service. We found ourselves in very tricky situation one morning as the key cutter has damaged our only key we had. I called James and within 1h from the phone call we were already inside the building. Definitely recommend!
Very reliable and professional service. We found ourselves in very tricky situation one morning as the key cutter has damaged our only key we had. I called James and within 1h from the phone call we were already inside the building. Definitely recommend!
Kate Mason
Dec 26, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
James was brilliant, kept me updated with time of arrival. Got the job done very quickly and to an excellent standard. Would highly recommend his company to anyone who needs a key replacement. Thanks James
James was brilliant, kept me updated with time of arrival. Got the job done very quickly and to an excellent standard. Would highly recommend his company to anyone who needs a key replacement. Thanks James
Ella Crowley
Dec 23, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
I have no complaints about this company, they arrived within an hour of me contacting them, even though it was 9 at night, they were done within 15 minutes, very quiet so didn't disturb any neighbours. Good value and they were really friendly aswell. Would reccomend and would use again
I have no complaints about this company, they arrived within an hour of me contacting them, even though it was 9 at night, they were done within 15 minutes, very quiet so didn't disturb any neighbours. Good value and they were really friendly aswell. Would reccomend and would use again
Zoe Phillips
Dec 21, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Responsiveness
James has saved our bacon twice now, hes reliable, trustworthy and professional. Def a number to save in your contacts!
James has saved our bacon twice now, hes reliable, trustworthy and professional. Def a number to save in your contacts!
