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I'm Sean Hamilton, a locksmith based in south Staffordshire covering Wolverhampton, Cannock, Stafford, Walsall, Birmingham and the surrounding towns and villages. Locked out at 3am, broken gearbox on a uPVC door, every lock changed before you move into the new house, that's the kind of work I do. One phone number, one locksmith, no call centres. I quote the full price on the phone before I set off, with no call-out fee.
I contacted Sean in a panic after our back door wouldn’t lock at 21:15 on a Sunday night. Sean came back with a price almost immediately and offered to come and look at it straightaway. At my request, I asked him to come Monday morning and he sent me an ETA and turned up bang on time. Sean quickly diagnosed the problem, he had to go off to get a a part and when he was on his way back to me, he even shared his location via WhatsApp so I knew when he would be back. Part fitted, worksite cleaned up and he was on his way. Reasonably priced, fantastic communication from start to finish and a great bloke to speak too as well. Thanks Sean, you’re an absolute star!
Absolute pleasure meeting you and your wife today in Codsall / Wolverhampton. I'm really pleased I was able to repair your faulty upvc door mechanism. Thankyou for the glowing review....it's really appreciated. Sean - Lockerfella Locksmiths 24/7
Sean came out for an emergency call out at 2am due to a lock malfunction on the front door. He was responsive from the first point of the phone call and was clear with what he was able to do and provided an accurate timescale and live location When sean arrived he felt like someone who was a safe person and as a lone female that felt important when I couldn’t get in my home in the early hours. He’s was patient and thoughtful with my dogs who were trapped inside. He was friendly, calming and reliable. Would highly recommend him
Thankyou for your review, it means so much. I'm so glad I could help you this morning in Stafford with the emergency call out. Have a great day to you and the doggies 🐕. Sean - Lockerfella Locksmiths 24/7
Phoned this lovely man this morning before 8am , it's now 11.28 am and my lock is fixed , thank you Sean , as I live alone i was feeling vulnerable, thank you so much , fir your prompt response
Thankyou so much for your review Maureen. Real pleasure assisting you today in Walsall to replace your Euro Cylinder and Door handles. Sean ☺️
Sean was extremely professional. He arrived on time. He was clear about the charges & completed the job in good time.
Thankyou Guys. I'm glad I could help you with your emergency call out in Wolverhampton/penn today. Have a great day! Sean ☺️
I locked myself out my house and phoned Sean at 1.32am. He arrived at my house in Bilston 35 minutes later. He lives 30 minutes away. He was very professional and tidy. I would recommend him to anyone. Within 1 hr and 15 minutes of calling him he had come out, sorted my lock and on his way home. You can call him anytime and he will get to you asap. Worthy of the 5 star rating
Thankyou for your review Shell. Real pleasure to assist you both with your emergency call-out. Sean - Lockerfella Locksmiths 24/7
I was locked out of the house so gave Lockerfella a message. Sean was incredibly swift in his initial response, giving an ETA and an estimate cost at the same time. I immediately booked in with Sean and he came as arranged, tried his best to pick the lock, however it wasn’t to be so he changed the lock and was all done and dusted in a reasonable time. He was polite, prompt and professional. I would recommend anyone needing a locksmith to contact Lockerfella
Thankyou so much James. It was a pleasure to assist you in cannock that day with your emergency locksmith call-out.
I run a letting agency in Wolverhampton and unfortunately had a tenant whose UPVC locking system had collapsed locking them into the flat unfortunately during the football match between England and Croatia in the 2026 World Cup. As you can imagine, I was having a bit of trouble getting a locksmith! At least until Sean contacted me. He went out very quickly, opened the door and replaced the gearbox working from 11 pm until 2 am so not very sociable hours. Given that I thought the cost was very reasonable and the service was excellent. I will certainly be using Sean again and I cannot recommend him highly enough. The world of emergency locksmiths can be a murky one at times so it is really nice to have someone you can trust to call on.
Thankyou so much Andy. It wss my absolute pleasure. 😊
Excellent service from sean at Lockerfella locksmiths. Answered all my questions before coming out to us in Stafford. We needed a new gearbox fitted on patio door. and new handles. Great communication and very honest.
You're more than welcome Wilson.
Most of the emergency lockouts I get called to are uPVC front doors where the euro cylinder has snapped, dropped a pin, or the gearbox has finally given up after two decades of being slammed by family life. The 1990s and 2000s estates around Wolverhampton, Cannock and the wider West Midlands are full of doors with cylinders that were never anti-snap rated, and they get tested by every chancer with a pair of pliers. When you ring Lockerfella you get me. I confirm a price on the phone, give you a realistic ETA, keep you updated by text if I'm on the way from another job, and most lockouts across south Staffordshire and the Wolverhampton area I'm on the doorstep within 15 to 30 minutes.
I use non-destructive entry wherever the lock allows it: picking, decoding, or bumping the cylinder open without any damage to the door or frame. Drilling is the last resort, not the first. If the lock does need replacing after entry, I carry a range of anti-snap and insurance-approved cylinders on the van (Avocet ABS, Ultion, ERA Invincible) so it's sorted in the same visit, not a second call-out.
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Not every faulty lock needs ripping out. About nine times in ten, when someone calls me about a stiff or jamming euro cylinder, the fix is a clean, a re-alignment and a bit of PTFE lubricant rather than a new lock. People are often surprised that the cylinder they were ready to bin is back to working order in under twenty minutes. I diagnose on the doorstep, explain what's going on, and give you an honest recommendation. If it can be repaired I'll repair it. If it genuinely needs replacing I'll tell you why and fit a new lock there and then.
I fit locks from Yale, ERA, Union, and Avocet as standard, and I stock anti-snap, anti-drill, and anti-bump cylinders rated to TS007 and Sold Secure Diamond. If your insurance company requires a lock meeting BS 3621, I carry those too. All locks come with the manufacturer's warranty on top of my own 12-month workmanship guarantee.
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uPVC doors have their own world of problems that most general locksmiths don't deal with. Dropped doors that won't latch. Floppy handles that lift but don't engage. Gearboxes that have given up after two decades of being slammed. I work on uPVC every week. The gearboxes I pull out most often around Wolverhampton, Cannock and Stafford are Fullex, GU (Gretsch-Unitas), Mila and Lockmaster, and I carry strips for all four on the van so most jobs are sorted in a single visit. If your handle has gone limp or the key turns but the bolts don't move, it's almost always the gearbox strip rather than the handle.
The gearboxes I see most often in this area are Fullex, GU (Gretsch-Unitas), Mila, and Lockmaster. If your door handle has gone limp or the key turns but the bolts don't move, it's almost always the gearbox strip, not the handle. I measure the backset, centres, and overall length on site and either fit from van stock or source the exact part within 24 hours. I also fix door alignment issues caused by hinge drop or frame settlement, which is common in older builds.
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Shops, offices, and small industrial units have different security needs from a home. The most common problem I get called to in commercial premises is staff turnover with no record of who's still got which keys. The fix is rarely changing every lock in the building, it's swapping the cylinders to a restricted-key system so only you can authorise copies. From there I can plan a master-key hierarchy that fits the way your business actually works, fit everything with minimal disruption to the working day, and leave you with a card that proves only you can order more keys.
I work with high-security systems from Mul-T-Lock, EVVA, and Yale commercial ranges. For master key setups I plan the key hierarchy before ordering, so every door is covered and the system can grow as your business does. Emergency call-outs for commercial premises follow the same no-call-out-fee, 24/7 policy as residential: a locked-out shop at 6am on a Monday morning gets the same response as a house at midnight.
Whether you've just moved into a new place, had a break-in, or simply want better locks on your doors, my first job is honest assessment. I don't push unnecessary work. If your existing locks are fine I'll tell you. If they're not, I'll explain what's wrong and give you options at different price points before I start anything. The first thing I check on any home security walkthrough is the front door cylinder. If it's a standard euro without a sacrificial snap-line, that's the single most common weak point I see, and it's a quick, affordable fix that genuinely changes how secure your front door is.
For new homeowners, I'd always recommend changing the front and back door cylinders at minimum. You don't know how many copies of the old keys are floating around. I fit insurance-approved cylinders rated to BS 3621 and TS007 3-star as standard, and I can set up matching keys across multiple doors so you only carry one key for the whole house. Window locks, garage locks, and patio door locks are all part of the service.
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The mechanical job is a lockout, a gearbox, a cylinder. The actual moment you're in is usually something else. Here's what to do, and what I do, in the situations I get called to most.
Tell me first thing on the phone. Stay outside, keep them in sight through a window if you can. If you can pass food, water or a bottle through the letterbox while you wait, do that. Most of these I can open non-destructively, so the door is fine afterwards and there's nothing else to fix once you're back in.
I'll prioritise these calls. Tell me on the phone if there's medication inside they need quickly, or if they have hearing or mobility difficulties so I know how to handle the door. I'll always show photo ID at the door before they have to let me in.
Standard kit on the van for these is a TS007 3-star anti-snap cylinder, the spec most UK home insurance policies ask for on a uPVC front door (confirm with your own insurer if they require a different standard). If your insurer needs an itemised receipt with the BS or TS spec on it, that's what I provide. If the police gave you a crime reference number, I'll put it on the receipt too.
If they're stolen specifically (handbag, jacket, work bag), don't just have new keys cut. The cylinder needs changing because someone else now has a copy. Same call-out as anything else, and most jobs are one visit because I keep cylinders in stock on the van.
Common one. The previous occupier's keys are an unknown, so most people change the cylinders day one. If you're a tenant and your landlord is paying, I can quote them direct or invoice you and you settle it with them. Same job, same price either way.
Discretion is the default on these. I keep the visit short, no name on the receipt if you'd rather, no follow-up calls or marketing. I won't ask why beyond what I need to know to do the job. If you need the visit timed for when neighbours aren't around, tell me when you ring and I'll do my best to fit it.
I'll show photo ID before I expect you to let me in. I'm Standard DBS checked, and the redacted certificate is published on the About page with the original available to view in person on request before I enter your home. The van is branded Lockerfella so you can see who's pulling up. I won't enter the property without confirming the person on site has the right to authorise the work, and I won't push for a decision if you need a minute.
Quality kit from the brands locksmiths actually trust. Here is what I carry on the van and what I will source for you on a same-day callout.
The household name in UK door locks, with kitemarked products across mortice locks, nightlatches and Euro cylinders.
British-owned lock maker known for the Fortress range, a workhorse on UK uPVC and timber doors.
High-security Euro cylinder made by Brisant in South Wales, designed around an 11-pin core and a hidden Lockdown mode.
Anti-snap Euro cylinder built around a patented locking cam that blocks the lock case if the cylinder is attacked.
Israeli high-security manufacturer (part of Assa Abloy) best known for restricted, card-controlled key systems and the MT5+ platform.
Swedish high-security cylinder maker (part of Assa Abloy) common on Scandinavian-style oval profiles and master key systems.
South Wales manufacturer behind the Ultion cylinder and the Sweet matching door furniture range.
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About the locksmith
I'm Sean Hamilton. I run Lockerfella. The reason this page lists what I do and the brands I fit is so you can read it before you ring rather than after. Here's a bit more about who's actually showing up.
Specifics about what is and isn't included, timing, and how to get the most out of a call-out.
There is no call-out fee. I only charge for the actual labour to do the job and any parts I need to fit. Diagnosis on the doorstep is free, and I quote the all-in price on the phone before I set off. New locks, gearboxes and cylinders are itemised separately so you can see exactly what you are paying for.
Most non-destructive entries are open within 10 to 20 minutes of me arriving. uPVC multi-point gearbox jobs usually take 30 to 60 minutes depending on the door. I'll tell you what to expect when I see the job.
Yes, or someone you trust who can show ID. I won't let myself into a property without confirming the person on site has the right to be there. It protects you and it protects me.
Many home insurance policies cover emergency lockouts and lock replacement after a break-in. I always provide a clear, itemised receipt so you can claim from your insurer. If your policy needs a British Standard lock fitted, I carry stock that meets BS 3621.
Yes. Anti-snap, anti-drill, anti-pick and anti-bump cylinders are all part of the standard kit on the van. If your current lock is the older style with the snap-line in the middle, I'd strongly recommend upgrading.
Yes. Shops, offices, small industrial units, master-key systems, restricted-key systems, shutter locks, the lot. Out-of-hours calls are no problem for businesses that can't afford to be locked out at 2am.
Workmanship is guaranteed for 12 months from the date of installation, on top of any manufacturer warranty on the parts themselves.
Yes. I'll show photo ID at the door before you have to open up. The van is branded Lockerfella so you'll see it pull up too. I'm Standard DBS checked, and the certificate date is on the About page if you want to verify before I get there.
The van is branded, which is a legitimate-trade signal that helps most callers, but discretion matters in some situations. Tell me on the phone what you need. I can usually time the arrival so the visit is short, keep no name on the receipt if you'd rather, and skip any follow-up calls or marketing. The van branding itself I can't remove, but everything else can be quiet.
Tell me on the phone first thing. Calls where someone's vulnerable, elderly, has medication or essential supplies inside, or is otherwise at risk get prioritised. I'll always show photo ID at the door before they have to let me in. If hearing or mobility makes the door difficult, tell me on the phone and I'll work to that.
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