Express Locksmith Cardiff : The #1 Locksmith Service serving the Greater Cardiff Area
Honest People Deserve An Honest Locksmith
Express Locksmith Cardiff is a family-owned and operated business with over 50 years of combined experience in locksmithing and security solutions. Whether you need a simple lock change or a comprehensive security upgrade, we guarantee to provide expert service with meticulous attention to detail.
We are a local Cardiff company with a straightforward mission: to ensure the complete satisfaction of every client we serve. From residential to commercial properties, our skilled locksmiths are dedicated to securing your home or business with professionalism and care.
The outline on the map above shows our 30 minute response time zone. We cover a much wider area woking for some national Customers.
Areas We Cover
- Cardiff City Centre – CF10
- Cathays – CF24
- Roath – CF23, CF24
- Canton – CF5
- Riverside – CF11
- Grangetown – CF11
- Butetown – CF10
- Splott – CF24
- Adamsdown – CF24
- Penylan – CF23
- Cyncoed – CF23
- Llanishen – CF14
- Whitchurch – CF14
- Rhiwbina – CF14
- Llandaff – CF5
- Fairwater – CF5
- Ely – CF5
- Caerau – CF5
- Rumney – CF3
- St Mellons – CF3
- Lisvane – CF14
- Thornhill – CF14
- Heath – CF14
- Gabalfa – CF14
- Pontprennau – CF23
- Radyr and Morganstown – CF15
- Pentyrch – CF15
- Gwaelod-y-Garth – CF15
- Tongwynlais – CF15
- Creigiau – CF15
- St Fagans – CF5
- Michaelston-super-Ely – CF5
- Wenvoe – CF5 (partially in Cardiff)
- Peterston-super-Ely – CF5 (partially in Cardiff)
- Old St Mellons – CF3
- Pontprennau – CF23
- Lisvane – CF14
- Thornhill – CF14
- Pentwyn – CF23
- Llanedeyrn – CF23
- Rumney – CF3
- Trowbridge – CF3
- Marshfield – CF3 (on the border with Newport)
- Castleton – NP10 (on the border with Newport, partially in Cardiff)
- Rudry – CF83 (partially in Cardiff, on the border with Caerphilly)
Family Owned Locksmith Experts with Over 50 Years of Combined Experience!
Our core values are founded on integrity and professionalism. Express Locksmith Cardiff maintains a policy of clear communication, keeping customers informed throughout every stage of the job – from initial consultation to completion.
Express Locksmith Cardiff is committed to providing customers with top-quality security solutions through expert installation, while consistently delivering excellent customer service. We believe in offering reliable products, skilled craftsmanship, and trustworthy advice to ensure your property’s safety and your peace of mind.
Express Locksmith Cardiff is a 24-hour emergency locksmith based in Cardiff.
Its original founder is Andrew Jones and Express Locksmith Cardiff is now part of the Chimaera Group.
Experience and Expertise:
- Combined Years of Experience: Our team boasts over 50 years of collective experience in the locksmith industry, ensuring we have the knowledge and skills to handle any security challenge.
Areas of Specialization:
- Residential: Home security solutions, lock installations, rekeying, and emergency lockout services.
- Commercial: Business security systems, access control, master key systems, and high-security locks.
- Automotive: Car key replacement, transponder key programming, and vehicle lockout assistance.
Certifications and Qualifications:
- All our locksmiths are fully licensed and insured.
- Our team regularly undergoes training to stay current with the latest locksmith technologies and techniques.
- We hold certifications in advanced lock picking, safe manipulation, and electronic security systems.
- Our locksmiths are DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checked for your peace of mind.
The Genesis of Express Locksmith Cardiff
Andrew, our founder, brings over two decades of experience from the enforcement industry, where he worked closely with locksmiths and gained invaluable insights into the trade. His journey into locksmithing began under the mentorship of a City & Guilds master locksmith, providing him with a solid foundation in the craft.
During his time in the industry, Andrew noticed a concerning trend in Cardiff and the surrounding areas: many locksmith services were employing questionable pricing practices. Customers would often receive one quote over the phone, only to face significantly higher charges upon job completion. For instance, what was initially quoted as a £60 job could escalate to over £450 due to undisclosed costs for services like:
- Replacement locks
- Additional keys
- Drilling new locks
- Hinge adjustments
- Door and frame alignment
This lack of transparency not only led to customer frustration but also damaged the reputation of the locksmith industry as a whole.
Driven by a desire to change this practice, Andrew envisioned a locksmith service built on honesty and clear communication. He believed customers deserved upfront, comprehensive pricing without the risk of hidden charges.
This commitment to transparency and fair pricing became the cornerstone of Express Locksmith Cardiff. Our mission is to provide high-quality locksmith services with clear, all-inclusive pricing, ensuring our customers can make informed decisions without the fear of unexpected costs.
By choosing Express Locksmith Cardiff, you’re not just getting expert locksmith services – you’re supporting a business model that prioritizes customer trust and satisfaction above all else.
Residential Locksmith Services
What’s different about Express Locksmith Cardiff?
Simple, Affordable, Honest, Transparent & Reliable
- Honesty, transparency, and fixed pricing are at the core of Express Locksmith Cardiff
- When you contact us, we’ll ask you the relevant questions so we can correctly establish your requirements
- We’ll quote you a fixed price based on the information you provide to us
- We give you a 2-Year warranty on all of the work we personally do
- We focus on regaining entry to your property in a non-destructive way
- Should we damage your lock and need to replace it, we’ll give you a new additional lock for free (with the exception of Mortise or non-standard locks)
- We not only fix your immediate problem, but we also fix the issue that gave you the problem in the first instance
- You can expect a professional service from professional locksmiths with professional tooling
- We operate 24 hours a day, 365 days per year
- If you live in Cardiff, we can be at your door in less than one hour
Our Core Values
People First
Our customers are our business, so we’ll always do our best to help you out of a bad situation.
Quality of work
Whether it’s a repair or a replacement, our standard will always be of the highest quality ensuring you are satisfied with our service.
Dedication
We’re dedicated to providing you with the most affordable services possible. After all, if you’re calling us it’s generally not a planned expense.
Expertise
Our expertise will save you time and money.
Our Google Reviews
We had an issue with our bifold doors. They wouldn't close which meant we couldn't leave the house. Andrew came to our house within a few hours, and was friendly, polite and offered a load of advice. He fixed the problem and we're really relieved.
Our Services
No matter the service, you’ll receive the highest standard of work, and we’ll overdeliver on your expectations.
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