Sarah M.
Kennington
“Locked myself out at 11pm on a Sunday — they arrived within 25 minutes. Professional, friendly, and charged exactly what was quoted. Cannot recommend Lockstar highly enough.”
2 weeks ago · Google Review
Locked out of your home, flat, or office in Kennington? Call Lockstar now. Our local locksmiths arrive in 20–30 minutes and use non-destructive entry techniques to get you back inside — without damaging your door or lock.
Being locked out is stressful, but it doesn't have to be complicated. Lockstar Locksmith Kennington provides a fast, professional lockout service across SE11 and Greater London. When you call us, we dispatch immediately and aim to arrive within 20–30 minutes — often much faster in central Kennington.
Our first priority is always non-destructive entry — gaining access to your property without drilling, breaking, or damaging the lock. In the vast majority of lockouts, our skilled locksmiths can pick, decode, or manipulate the lock open without any damage whatsoever. This saves you the cost of replacing the lock and avoids any damage to your door.
If non-destructive entry isn't possible — for example with a high-security lock or a severely damaged cylinder — we will always explain the situation and get your agreement before proceeding with any destructive method. We then replace the lock immediately on the same visit.
Common lockout situations we handle include: lost or forgotten keys, keys left inside the property, broken keys, keys that won't turn in the lock, and keys that have been taken by a former partner or flatmate (in which case we strongly recommend a lock change).
Locked out of your house or flat in Kennington? We're there in 20–30 minutes. Non-destructive entry prioritised for all residential lockouts.
Can't access your workplace? Priority response for commercial lockouts — we understand that business downtime is costly.
Lost your only set of keys? We open the door and replace the lock in the same visit, giving you full key control of your property again.
Keys visible inside but can't reach them? Our non-destructive techniques get you back in without breaking a window or damaging the door.
Key snapped in the lock? We extract broken keys and replace the cylinder if necessary — often without drilling.
If your security has been compromised, we recommend a lock change after a lockout — done immediately on the same visit.
Don't just take our word for it — here's what our local customers say about Lockstar Locksmith Kennington.
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Sarah M.
Kennington
“Locked myself out at 11pm on a Sunday — they arrived within 25 minutes. Professional, friendly, and charged exactly what was quoted. Cannot recommend Lockstar highly enough.”
2 weeks ago · Google Review
James T.
Vauxhall
“Had my front door lock replaced after a break-in. The technician was calm, efficient and explained everything clearly. New locks fitted perfectly. Excellent service.”
1 month ago · Google Review
Priya K.
Oval
“Called at 7am when I couldn't get into my flat before work. The locksmith arrived in under 30 minutes, sorted it quickly and professionally. Great value too.”
3 weeks ago · Google Review
David R.
Lambeth
“Used Lockstar for our office building — they upgraded all our commercial locks and installed a new master key system. Thorough, knowledgeable and great value.”
2 months ago · Google Review
Emma L.
Elephant & Castle
“Brilliant service. My key broke in the lock at night and they fixed it within the hour. Fair price, no hidden charges, and the locksmith was really reassuring.”
1 week ago · Google Review
Mark B.
Stockwell
“UPVC door wouldn't close properly after an attempted break-in. Lockstar came the same day and repaired everything. House felt secure again. Highly recommended.”
3 months ago · Google Review
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FAQs
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Our Kennington team is available right now to answer any questions about our services, pricing, or response times.
Our average emergency response time in Kennington and SE11 is 20–30 minutes. We operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year — including bank holidays and Christmas Day.
Yes. Lockstar Locksmith Kennington provides genuine 24/7 emergency locksmith cover. There is no extra charge for night, weekend or bank holiday callouts — our prices are fully transparent and quoted upfront.
Our prices start from £69 for a standard lockout. We provide a fixed, no-obligation quote before any work begins — no hidden fees, no surprise charges. The final price depends on the type of lock and time of day.
Every Lockstar technician is DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checked, fully insured with public liability cover, and trained to MLA (Master Locksmiths Association) standards. Your property is in safe hands.
In the majority of cases, yes. Our non-destructive entry techniques mean we can open most standard and high-security locks without drilling. We will always attempt non-destructive entry first and advise you honestly if a lock cannot be saved.
Yes. We carry a full range of British Standard, BS3621, and high-security locks from brands including Yale, Mul-T-Lock, ERA, and Banham. We can advise on the best lock for your door and fit it on the same visit.
We primarily serve Kennington (SE11) and surrounding areas including Vauxhall, Oval, Stockwell, Elephant & Castle, Waterloo, Westminster, Lambeth, and across South and Central London. Call us to check if we cover your exact postcode.
Call 999 first if you feel unsafe, then call us. We provide emergency burglary repair services — boarding up, temporary security, and permanent lock replacement. We can usually arrive within 30 minutes and will make your property secure the same day.
Call Lockstar Locksmith Kennington — available 24/7, no call-out fee.
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