Looking for a genuine local locksmith in Leeds? Tired of coming across national companies pretending to be local?
Your in the right place! I’m Ben Gatenby, owner of 1st Defence Locksmiths Leeds. Let me tell you a bit about us.
1st Defence Locksmiths Leeds are a family-run locksmith service with over 15 years of experience. Unlike national call centres, we are actually based in Leeds and serve both domestic and commercial customers across all areas of the city.
At 1st Defence Locksmiths Leeds we never charge a call out fee even at evenings and weekends. We also do not charge VAT which saves you 20% against some other Leeds locksmith company's straight away. No Call out fee coupled with no VAT makes us one of the best value locksmiths in Leeds, which helps to keep our locksmith prices low. For customer convenience we offer several payment methods including card payments, Apple Pay, Google pay and bank transfer.
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Customer satisfaction is always our number one priority. We have a comprehensive range of materials in stock so most of the time we can complete the job on the first visit to your home or business property. If on the rare occasion we don't have the correct part with us we can usually source most items the same day due to our fantastic relationship with our suppliers in Leeds.
Due to our huge wealth of experience, when you call we can usually give you a fixed quote over the phone. However for more complex jobs we might need to visit your property in Leeds to give you an exact price. If we do need to visit your property in order to give you a quote we never charge for this service. Once the price is agreed we will carry out the locksmith work to the highest standard possible. All parts supplied and fitted by us come with a full 12 month guarantee. At 1st Defence Locksmiths Leeds we are fully insured and also fully DBS checked giving you full piece of mind.
With all our experience and knowledge of the locksmith industry we thought it would be a great idea to join checkatrade. This gives us a platform to advertise our local locksmith business with a very reputable company. All company's have to go through a strict vetting procedure before they can advertise on checkatrade. Many credentials are checked including things like making sure business insurance is up to date and also checking customer references etc. In a short space of time we have gained a huge number of reviews on the platform and we consistently have an amazing average score. All the reviews on the checkatrade website are checked to ensure that they are genuine customer reviews. It basically means that a company cannot hide behind fake reviews as everything we do is monitored by a third party. We feel this is important as it shows that we are a transparent genuine locksmith company. Feel free to head over to our Checkatrade page and check us out on there too! Alternatively click to see our amazing Google reviews.
Emergency Locksmith In Leeds
Locked out or have an urgent lock issue? Our family run locksmith service in Leeds is ready to help. We know how stressful being locked out, burgled or unable to lock your door can be. We offer a fast and professional emergency locksmith service to get your issue resolved as quickly as possible. We can deal with everything from broken locks and lost keys to damaged doors. With our expert knowledge we can ensure that your property is secured again as quickly as possible. Our aim is to respond to all emergency call outs in Leeds within 1 hour of you call, although in most cases we can be with you much quicker. We are available 24/7 for all emergency lock work across Leeds. You can trust us to deliver the expertise, professionalism, and knowledge to fix any emergency lock problem. As well as attending emergency locksmith call outs in Leeds we also carry out non emergency pre planned bookings. We can book pre planned work for a time which is convenient for you even if this means visiting your property on an evening or weekend.
Need better security for your home or business? Anti snap locks fitted in Leeds
For many years now Leeds has been plagued with a break in method called lock snapping. The technique targets homes and businesses with inadequate weak euro locks. As this technique has progressed and spread across Leeds, lock manufacturers have had to step it up with the security of there products. This entry method has taken off so much over the past decade new standards have been introduced for euro locks to be tested to. We offer a range of euro locks to suit everybody's budget. We only use the best anti snap locks from proven brands. Our top of the range Brisant Ultion anti snap lock is so secure it even comes with a £5000 guarantee against lock snapping! In addition we can also supply and fit high security door handles. These handles also help with the prevention of lock snapping. Head over to the 1st Defence Locksmiths Leeds anti snap lock page for more detailed information.
Got problems with a Upvc or composite door?
Upvc and composite doors tend to use the same types of locking systems as each other, known as a multi point locking system. This means they both suffer from the same type of issues. Doors can become jammed in the locked position or can fail leaving them impossible to lock without professional attention from a locksmith in Leeds. They can also become increasingly difficult to lock or unlock as the door and frame become miss aligned from each other.
Whatever the problem with your upvc or composite door as professional locksmith Leeds we can rectify the issue and make the door work as good as new. In some cases believe it or not we can actually make them work better than the day they were originally fitted. More information about our upvc and composite door services can be found on our dedicated page.
Aluminium Door Repairs
Aluminium doors are commonly found on commercial premises but can in some instances be found on domestic properties as well. Both of these require some very specialist knowledge in order to repair them. We have found that most other locksmiths in Leeds do not want to tackle aluminium doors of any kind. The domestic ones now tend to be so old that parts are hard to come by and other Leeds locksmiths do not have a lot of experience with these systems. We have been working on these types of doors for years and in a lot of cases we can still source parts either the same day or the next day.
With regards to commercial aluminium doors in Leeds they tend to get very heavy usage causing parts to wear out. We are experts in commercial aluminium door repairs in Leeds and over the years have repaired doors on some of the biggest high street stores. We have a dedicated aluminium door repairs page for you to take a look at.
Commercial High Security Steel Doors
At 1st Defence Locksmiths Leeds we don't just work on locks. We also supply and fit high security commercial steel doors. These doors are an excellent security feature for businesses in and around Leeds. Our steel doors are designed to keep intruders out whilst also giving your commercial premises a cosmetic lift. They offer great looks but at the same time a huge boost in exterior security. We offer a range of doors from budget right up to ultra security level. To find out more about our high security doors please visit our commercial security door page.
Van Door Deadlocks
Thefts from vans is becoming an increasing issue for owners. Quite simply many of the manufacturer fitted van security systems are just not up to the job of keeping the van secure. To combat this our locksmith Leeds service can supply and fit Thatcham approved van locks. This consists of fitting deadlocks and euro cylinders to strengthen the existing vehicles security. We have an option for just about every single make and model of van available at the moment. For more information please visit our van door locks page.
Lock Opening
Becoming locked out of your property can be extremely stressful and worrying. At 1st Defence Locksmiths Leeds are experts in non destructive entry. We have been continually investing in lock opening equipment for the last 20 years. Locks and security get better all the time and as locksmiths we have to keep up to date with all the latest makes and models. We see and hear all too often of locks been drilled open and changed when they could have easily been picked open. Lock picking is a very specialist skill and we are always undergoing training to deal with the most up to date security products. By having the ability to pick locks open it saves our customers money on unnecessary lock replacements. We can open locks on wooden doors, UPVC doors, garages, sheds, outhouses and windows.
Faulty Locks
Locks can fail for a multitude of reasons. Opening failed and faulty locks is a skill different from lock picking. If you have the key and the lock wont open its very unlikely that picking the lock would work. Lock picking is simply replicating the key, if the key wont open the lock this usually means there's either worn or broken pieces inside the lock. With over 15 years experience we have seen just about every common fault on every lock type. We have many different set methods and specialist tools for opening faulty locks without doing any damage to your door or door frame. We can open faulty locks on any type of door or window no matter how jammed the seem to be.
Lock Upgrades
As locks and security evolve it becomes important to upgrade your locks. Burglary methods get more advanced all the time and to combat this locks do as well. Its essential to make sure your locks are insurance approved. Non compliant locks could lead to your home insurance been voided. Wooden door locks should comply with BS361 British standard. If your wooden door mortice lock does not display a British standard kitemark on the face of the lock its highly likely it wont be insurance approved. We can remove older types of non compliant wooden door locks and retrofit a state of the art mortice lock in its place. UPVC and composite doors should have a multipoint locking system that locks in a minimum of three places to be compliant. In most cases these should also be paired with a high security 3 star euro lock or a 1 star lock with a 2 star security handle. Many older UPVC doors will have multi point lock systems that are now outdated and are venerable to the latest entry methods. We can always find a solution to make UPVC and composite doors compliant with insurance specifications.
