Locksmiths & Home Security in Slough
Non-destructive entry, lock upgrades, uPVC repairs, alarms and camera installs.
No firm here lists Iver & Gerrards Cross (SL0, SL9) yet — these Slough firms may still travel to you. Ask when you request a quote.
Lockforce Slough
24/7Local 24-hour locksmith, no call-out fee
- Covers
- Slough and surrounding areas
- SL1 · SL2 · SL3
- Hours
- Open 24 hours
AdaptLocks
24/7Family-run locksmiths covering Slough 24/7
- Covers
- Slough and surrounding areas
- SL1 · SL2 · SL3
- Hours
- Open 24 hours
Other categories
- Emergency Plumbers
- Electricians
- Garages & Mechanics
- Builders & Extensions
- Roofers
- Scaffolding & Access
- Plasterers & Dryliners
- Damp Proofing & Timber
- Pest Control
- Waste Clearance & Skip Hire
- Cleaners
- EV Charger Installers
- Air Conditioning & Ventilation
- Double Glazing & Doors
- Heathrow Taxis
- Solicitors
- Accountants
- Dentists
- Tree Surgeons & Arborists
Local know-how
Locksmiths & Home Security in Slough: what to check and how to get an accurate quote
Practical local guidance across the SL postcodes, from Slough to Windsor and Maidenhead — accreditations worth checking, Slough Borough Council and landlord rules, and the details that let a local firm price the job first time.
Will a locksmith have to drill my lock?
Usually not. Most modern locks can be picked or bypassed non-destructively, and a good locksmith will attempt that first. Tell them the lock brand, whether it is a uPVC multipoint door or a wooden door with a mortice, and whether the key turns but does not open — a failed gearbox is a different job from a lost key.
What should I check before letting a locksmith into my home?
Locksmithing is not a licensed trade in the UK, so anyone can advertise. Look for Master Locksmiths Association approval, which requires vetting and a skills test, ask for photo ID on arrival, and get the price confirmed in writing before work starts rather than accepting a 'from' figure quoted on the phone.
Do my locks meet my home insurance requirements?
Most insurers ask for BS3621 mortice or multipoint locks on final exit doors and key-operated locks on accessible windows. Check your policy wording before you upgrade, and ask the locksmith to confirm in writing that what they fitted meets the standard, so a future claim is not questioned.