Service
24 Hour Emergency Locksmith
Being locked out is not a problem that keeps office hours, which is why KMG Locksmiths answers emergency calls at any time, every day of the year. Martin is based in Skelmersdale, so an emergency call-out starts from the town itself rather than from a national dispatch centre looking for someone local to send.
- Availability
- 24 hours
- Base
- Skelmersdale
- Coverage
- 30-mile radius
- Guarantee
- 12 months
In short
KMG Locksmiths provides 24-hour emergency locksmith cover across Skelmersdale and the surrounding towns. Most doors are opened non-destructively in minutes, the price is agreed before Martin sets off, and there is no separate call-out fee or hourly meter.
The overwhelming majority of lockouts in this area are UPVC and composite front doors, and those can almost always be opened without damage using the right technique. If a lock genuinely cannot be opened without drilling, you will be told before anything starts, and any part that has to be destroyed is replaced as part of the same job.
What happens when you call
You speak to Martin directly, not a call handler. He will ask what has happened, what kind of door it is and roughly where you are, and then give you a realistic arrival time and a price for the job. That price is agreed before he sets off, so there is nothing to discuss on the doorstep.
If the situation can be resolved over the phone - a door that has swollen in the heat, or a key that has been turned the wrong way - he will tell you so rather than travelling out and charging you for it.
Non-destructive entry
Non-destructive entry means getting the door open without damaging the lock or the door. On modern UPVC and composite doors this is normal practice and relies on technique rather than force. The door works exactly as it did before once you are back inside.
Older timber doors are different. A door that has swollen, dropped or been forced previously may not allow clean entry, and in those cases Martin will explain the options before starting, including what a replacement part will cost if drilling proves unavoidable.
How quickly can you get to me?
Most call-outs in Skelmersdale and the immediately surrounding towns are reached within 30 to 45 minutes during the day, and evenings are usually similar. Travel times rise for the outer coverage area - Wigan, St Helens, Chorley, Warrington, Preston and Southport are all genuinely within reach, but the arrival time will reflect the distance honestly rather than being quoted optimistically.
The best thing to do is call and ask. Martin will give you a real figure based on where he is at that moment, not a marketing promise.
After a break-in
If your home has been broken into, the immediate priority is making it secure. Martin treats these as urgent call-outs, securing the property first and then discussing what needs replacing properly.
In most cases the forced cylinder is the weak point, and replacing it with a TS007 3-star anti-snap unit is the sensible upgrade. Martin will tell you what has been fitted so you can pass the specification to your insurer, and replacement locks carry a 12-month guarantee.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Standard lockout (UPVC or composite) | £70 | Price agreed before travel |
| Lockout, late evening or weekend | £100 – £150 | Same non-destructive method |
| Lockout, timber or swollen door | £70 – £110 | Quoted after assessing the door |
| Replacement cylinder, if needed | £90 – £160 | Anti-snap options available |
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
No. There is no separate call-out fee and no hourly meter running. You are quoted a price for the job before Martin sets off, and that is the price you pay. If the job turns out to be simpler than expected once he can see it, the price comes down rather than staying at the original figure.
Almost never. The vast majority of lockouts on UPVC and composite doors in this area are opened non-destructively. If a lock genuinely cannot be picked without damage, Martin explains that before he starts, and any part that has to be drilled is replaced as part of the job.
A standard lockout in the Skelmersdale area is £70, rising for late evening or weekend call-outs and for timber or swollen doors, with replacement parts charged separately if they are needed. You will be given an exact figure on the phone before Martin travels, so there is no surprise on the doorstep.
Yes. KMG Locksmiths takes emergency calls at any hour and operates 364 days a year. Late evening, weekend and bank holiday call-outs are routine, including the after-hours door repairs that appear throughout his Google reviews.
Emergency lockouts 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.