Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
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Trusted Locksmith Services in Welling, Kent
Established in 1947, Aw Keil has evolved from an ironmonger and traditional locksmith into a trusted provider of comprehensive security solutions serving Welling, Bexley, and surrounding areas. Our directors, Darren Griffiths and Rob Willson, have dedicated over 25 years to mastering locksmithing, security systems, and safe engineering, ensuring our expertise spans both heritage techniques and modern innovations. We specialise in emergency lock access, key cutting, safe installation, master key systems, and commercial access control, using premium brands like Chubb, Yale, and Mul-T-Lock.As a CRB-vetted company, we prioritise reliability and transparency, offering free security surveys and guaranteed workmanship. With a legacy of customer satisfaction since our 2005 refurbishment, we remain a family-run business committed to protecting homes and businesses through tailored, high-quality services.
Services
Emergency Locksmith
Key Cutting
Safe Installation
Master Key Systems
Commercial Access Control
UPVC Lock Repairs
Bailiff Services
Keybox Installation
Details
- Year established: 1947
Highlights and features
- 75+ years of combined experience in traditional and modern locksmithing
- CRB-vetted professionals trusted by local authorities and businesses
- Exclusive use of premium security brands like Chubb and Yale
- Free security surveys and guaranteed workmanship
- Family-run service with deep local knowledge of Welling and Bexley
Associations and certifications
- Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) Vetted
What people say
Reliable emergency service
Quick lockout resolution
Expert security advice
Quality products used
Friendly staff
Services
Emergency Locksmith
We provide rapid emergency access solutions for residential and commercial properties in Welling and Bexley. Our CRB-vetted technicians use advanced tools to resolve lockouts without damage, operating during standard business hours. With decades of combined experience, we guarantee professional service for urgent lock-related issues.
Key Cutting
Our specialist key-cutting service handles domestic and commercial requirements using premium brands like Chubb and Yale. We cut high-security keys, restricted keys for safes, and novelty keys with themes. Our machinery accommodates complex key types that many local competitors cannot replicate.
Safe Installation
We supply and install wall, floor, and portable safes from trusted brands including Alpha, Churchill, and Chubb. Our services cover domestic security safes for students, commercial vaults, and specialist safe repairs. We also offer safe removal and rekeying services for changing security needs.
Master Key Systems
We design and implement custom master key systems for landlords and commercial properties. These systems allow controlled access levels across multiple locks while maintaining security. Our solutions help property managers prevent unauthorized key duplication during tenancies.
Commercial Access Control
We install electric door security systems including micro-locks and digital access controls for blocks of flats, shops, and commercial units. Our solutions enhance property security while providing convenient access management for residents and staff through modern access technologies.
People
Darren Griffiths
Director
With over 25 years at Aw Keil, Darren co-owns the business after starting as a locksmith aged 23. He led the 2005 refurbishment and specialises in safe engineering and commercial security solutions.
Rob Willson
Director
Rob joined Aw Keil aged 17 and has grown with the business for 25 years. As co-owner since 2005, he focuses on residential security and maintains the company's traditional locksmithing expertise alongside modern innovations.
Questions
What areas do you cover?
We serve Welling, Bexley, London Bridge, and surrounding Kent areas for both residential and commercial locksmith services.
Do you offer emergency services?
Yes, we provide emergency lockout solutions during our operating hours (Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm).
Can you cut high-security keys?
We cut restricted keys for Chubb, Yale, Mul-T-Lock, and other premium brands using specialist machinery unavailable at many local competitors.
Are you CRB checked?
Yes, A.W. Keil is a Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) vetted company for enhanced trust and security assurance.
Do you sell safes?
We supply and install wall, floor, and portable safes from trusted brands like Churchill and Chubb for domestic and commercial use.
Can you help landlords with key control?
We design master key systems allowing landlords to manage access levels and prevent unauthorized key duplication during tenancies.
