Service
Commercial Locksmith
Commercial work has different priorities to domestic. A locked-out shop, unit or office is losing money by the hour, and a business cannot wait until a convenient daytime slot to get back in. Martin takes commercial call-outs out of hours so premises can open on time.
- Availability
- 24 hours
- Base
- Skelmersdale
- Coverage
- 30-mile radius
- Guarantee
- 12 months
In short
KMG Locksmiths provides commercial locksmith services across Skelmersdale and the North West, including out-of-hours call-outs, master key systems, access control, roller shutter and unit locking, and landlord and letting agent work. Premises are secured so they can trade the next morning.
He also does the planned work that businesses actually need: master key systems for multi-door premises, access control, and the documented security that insurers, landlords and accreditation schemes ask for.
Out-of-hours call-outs
Most commercial lockout calls come at the worst possible time - early morning before opening, late at night after closing, or on a Sunday. Martin answers his own phone, so a business gets a decision immediately rather than being passed to a call handler who has to find someone.
The objective is always the same: get the premises secure and trading again as quickly as possible, then discuss any longer-term fix once the immediate problem is solved.
Master key systems
A master key system gives you one key that opens everything staff need to reach, and separate keys for areas they should not - stock rooms, server rooms, cash offices or plant areas. Done properly, it is designed before anything is fitted, with a documented key schedule.
It also matters when staff leave. With a planned system, a single lock can be re-keyed without changing every door in the building, which is the situation most businesses find themselves in when keys have simply been added over the years.
Shops, offices and units
Retail units, offices, workshops and storage units all need locking that suits how they are actually used - shutters, roller doors, rear service access and fire exits that must remain compliant while still being secure.
Martin works with the constraints of the premises rather than against them, and will tell you if a proposed change would conflict with fire regulations.
Landlords and letting agents
Landlords and agents need work turned around against tenancy dates, with documentation they can pass on. Lock changes between tenancies, key safes, and security upgrades that satisfy an accreditation scheme are all routine.
Martin will provide the specification of what was fitted, which is what an insurer or scheme actually asks for when a claim or an inspection arises.
Typical prices
What this usually costs
Honest figures for real jobs in this area. You are quoted an exact price before Martin sets off, there is no call-out fee and no hourly meter.
| Work | Typical range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial lockout call-out | £80 – £140 | Out-of-hours included |
| Unit, shutter or premises lock repair | £90 – £180 | Quoted on inspection |
| Master key system design and fit | Quoted on survey | Documented key schedule |
| Tenancy changeover lock change | £90 – £160 | Specification provided |
Figures are typical for this area and cover labour and standard parts. You are quoted an exact price before Martin sets off. Prices reviewed October 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. Commercial call-outs are taken at any hour, including before opening and after closing, because a business losing access is losing trade. Martin answers his own phone, so you get a decision immediately rather than being routed to a call centre.
Yes. Master key systems are designed around how your building is actually used - which staff need which doors, and which areas should stay restricted. You receive a documented key schedule, and individual locks can be re-keyed later without changing the whole system.
Regularly. Tenancy changeovers, key safes, and security upgrades for accreditation schemes are all routine work, and Martin turns jobs around against tenancy dates rather than leaving a property insecure. Written specification of what was fitted is provided as standard.
A standard commercial lockout is typically £80 to £140 depending on the premises, the lock type and the time of day. Master key systems and multi-door work are quoted after a site visit, because the design depends entirely on the building.
Commercial locksmith by town
Local pages for this service in the towns KMG covers most often.
Areas covered for this service
KMG Locksmiths covers Skelmersdale and the surrounding towns, extending to a 30-mile radius.
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Martin answers his own phone, gives you a price before he sets off, and works 24 hours a day, 364 days a year. No call-out fee, no hourly meter.