Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Trusted Master Locksmiths Since 1923
Established in 1923, Rooms A. B. & Son has built a legacy as a trusted provider of comprehensive security solutions. Our expertise spans safes and vaults, access control systems, lock engineering, and emergency security services across the UK. With a commitment to innovation, we combine traditional craftsmanship with cutting-edge technology, including mechatronic locking systems and patented mechanical disc mechanisms. Accredited by Eurosafe MLA, we offer 24/7 emergency call-out services and maintain rigorous quality standards through our on-site workshop. Our team of master locksmiths and engineers delivers tailored consultancy, installation, and maintenance services for commercial and residential clients.We prioritise client confidentiality and safety, supported by DBS-checked personnel and compliance with fire safety regulations. Through continuous research and development, we address evolving security challenges, including bacterial control in healthcare environments and advanced key duplication prevention. Our seminars on fire legislation and security compliance reflect our dedication to educating clients and maintaining industry leadership.
Services
Safes & Vaults
Access Control
Key Cutting
Lock Repair
Security Consultancy
Emergency Services
Vault Installation
Reconditioned Safes
Fire Door Compliance
Panic Bar Systems
Details
- Year established: 1923
Highlights and features
- 100 years of specialist security experience in safes and locking systems
- Accredited by Eurosafe MLA for industry-leading standards
- 24/7 emergency call-out service UK-wide
- In-house specialist workshop for product supply and repairs
- Comprehensive fire safety compliance seminars and consultancy
Associations and certifications
- Eurosafe MLA
Services
Safes & Vaults
We supply, install, and service safes and vaults up to Euro Grade VII and XIII standards. Our services include site consultancy, secure storage solutions for cash, documents, and valuables, and reconditioning of second-hand units to original specifications. We ensure compliance with insurance requirements and fire resistance standards, offering custom fabrication for specialist applications including smart safes integrated with automated cash handling systems.
Access Control
Our tailored access control systems combine mechanical and electronic security solutions. Services include biometric systems, RFID technology, multi-door networked systems, and time delay locks. We design and implement security measures for commercial premises, healthcare facilities, and residential properties, ensuring compliance with fire safety regulations while preventing unauthorised access through advanced locking mechanisms and programmable key systems.
Emergency Locksmiths
Available 24 hours a day across the UK, our emergency services address lockouts, broken safes, and urgent security breaches. Equipped with fully stocked vehicles, our master locksmiths provide rapid response for residential, commercial, and institutional clients. We offer temporary security solutions alongside permanent repairs, with on-site key cutting and lock replacement capabilities to restore security swiftly during critical situations.
Specialist Workshop
Our in-house workshop handles complex lock repairs, key cutting for advanced systems, and fabrication of custom security components. We service all lock types including high-security mechanical and mechatronic systems, with capabilities for 3D-certified key duplication prevention. The workshop also supplies architectural ironmongery, emergency exit hardware, and specialist products like the patented TimeKeeper watch safe developed in-house.
Fire Door Compliance
We provide comprehensive fire door solutions meeting UK regulations, including installation of panic bars compliant with EN1125 standards. Our services ensure doors open outward for emergency escape while maintaining security. We address common violations like wedged-open doors through acoustic solutions like the Dorgard wireless hold-open device, balancing safety requirements with security needs in commercial and public buildings.
People
Alfred Bernard Rooms
Founder
Established the business in 1923 specialising in whitesmithing and locksmithing. Developed expertise in security engineering that formed the foundation for the company's century-long legacy in advanced security systems.
David Rooms
Managing Director
Fourth-generation leader since 1990, combining practical engineering skills with technological innovation. Pioneered advancements in safe engineering and access control systems, transforming ABR into a leader in high-security solutions while maintaining family business values.
Questions
Do you offer 24 hour emergency services?
Yes, we provide 24/7 emergency call-out services across the UK for lockouts, security breaches, and urgent repairs.
Are your reconditioned safes reliable?
Yes, our reconditioned safes undergo 48+ procedures to meet original specifications, including lock replacement and structural repairs with certified parts.
Can you install high security locks in domestic properties?
Yes, we supply and install advanced security systems including mechanical disc tumbler locks and mechatronic systems for residential premises.
Do you comply with fire safety regulations?
Yes, we ensure all installations meet CPR 2013 standards with Declaration of Performance certificates for fire door hardware.
What areas do you cover?
We operate UK-wide, serving commercial, residential, and institutional clients from our base in Hull, East Yorkshire.
Are your staff security-checked?
All personnel undergo full DBS disclosure to ensure client safety and confidentiality in security arrangements.
