Business Details
37 Years
experience
Emergency
services
24/7 Locksmith Services in Canterbury
Established in 1989, Acme Locks & Keys has built a reputation as a trusted specialist in the locksmith industry across Canterbury and surrounding areas. Our team of engineers, trained to current British standards and police-checked, delivers comprehensive solutions for household, automotive, and commercial security needs. With over 30 years of experience, we specialise in lock installation, repair, and advanced access systems, serving both private clients and major organisations.Our commitment to quality is demonstrated through a 1-year work guarantee and competitive pricing for insurance surveys. Recognised by institutions including Kent Police and the Ministry of Defence, we maintain 24-hour emergency availability while upholding strict professional standards. Our services extend to master key systems, safe installations, and bespoke security solutions tailored to individual client requirements.
Services
Emergency Lockouts
Automotive Key Replacement
Safe Installations
Master Key Systems
UPVC Lock Repairs
Insurance Surveys
Landlord Services
Electronic Access Systems
Details
- Year established: 1989
Highlights and features
- 30+ years of specialist locksmith experience since 1989
- Engineers trained to current British standards
- 24-hour emergency call-out service available
- Police-checked professional team members
- 1-year workmanship guarantee provided
What people say
Quick response
Excellent service
Professional technicians
Competitive pricing
Reliable solutions
Services
Emergency Lockouts
Our certified engineers provide rapid response for emergency lockout situations across Canterbury and surrounding areas. With 24-hour availability, we handle residential, automotive, and commercial access issues using specialist equipment. Clients benefit from prompt service with no call-out charges during emergencies, ensuring swift resolution to urgent access problems.
Automotive Key Replacement
Specialist automotive key cutting and programming services for cars, motorcycles, and vans. Our technicians handle lost keys, damaged locks, and digital key requirements with mobile service availability. We provide replacements for standard and transponder keys while maintaining security standards for modern vehicle systems.
Safe Installations
Professional safe and vault installations for domestic and commercial clients including banks and educational institutions. We offer security-rated safes for document and valuables protection, with emergency opening capabilities and maintenance services. Our installations meet insurance requirements for businesses requiring high-security storage solutions.
Master Key Systems
Custom-designed master key systems for multi-property landlords and commercial clients. We create keying alike solutions, restricted key systems, and tailored access control arrangements. This service simplifies property management while maintaining security across multiple locations with coordinated locking systems.
UPVC Lock Repairs
Specialist repair and replacement of UPVC door locks and double-glazed window mechanisms. Our engineers address common issues with modern door hardware while maintaining security standards. We offer upgrades to enhanced security locks and handle both emergency repairs and scheduled maintenance for residential properties.
People
Clive
Locksmith
Experienced locksmith with specialist training in emergency access solutions. Demonstrated expertise in rapid response situations with proven customer satisfaction through prompt, professional service delivery.
Questions
Do you provide 24-hour emergency services?
Yes, we offer 24/7 emergency call-outs for lockouts and urgent security issues across Canterbury and surrounding areas.
Can you replace car keys?
We specialise in automotive key replacement for cars, motorcycles, and vans including transponder key programming and lock repairs.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept cash, debit cards, and credit cards excluding AMEX for all our locksmith services.
Do you work with landlords?
Yes, we provide comprehensive services for landlords including master key systems, emergency repairs, and property security upgrades.
Are your engineers qualified?
All our engineers are trained to current British standards, police-checked, and carry identification for verification purposes.
What guarantees do you offer?
We provide a 1-year guarantee on workmanship with parts covered by manufacturer warranties where applicable.
