Commercial & Landlord Locksmith

Businesses and landlords need more from a locksmith than a homeowner does: control over who holds which keys, doors that keep people safe and legal, and a fast turnaround when a tenant changes or a unit needs securing. We cover all of it, with one named local locksmith rather than a faceless national chain.

Commercial locking and master-key suites

We fit and maintain euro and oval cylinders, mortice locks and commercial-grade hardware, and design master-key suites so each person’s key opens exactly what they need while a master key opens everything. Keyed-alike suites cut the number of keys staff carry; restricted or patented key systems mean keys can’t be copied without your authorisation; and we re-key or re-pin locks when staff leave so old keys stop working.

Fire-escape and exit hardware — done to the right standard

Escape and final exit doors must let people out without a key, and the correct hardware depends on who uses the building:

Panic hardware to BS EN 1125 — a horizontal push or touch bar, for public buildings such as shops, venues and schools, where people may not know the exit and a crowd could form.
Emergency exit hardware to BS EN 179 — a lever handle or push pad, for premises used by trained staff who know the escape route, such as offices and workshops.

We fit, repair and certify the right type for your premises and keep your escape routes both secure and compliant.

Access control and keyless entry

For shared entrances, stockrooms and shift-based access, digital keypad locks and fob or card systems — standalone or networked — remove the key-management headache and let you grant or revoke access instantly. These can sit alongside a physical master-key suite so you keep an emergency override.

For landlords and letting agents

Between-tenancy lock changes, often same-day, so a previous tenant can never hold a working key.
BS3621 deadlocks where your insurer or tenancy agreement requires them.
Keyed-alike across a portfolio to cut key admin, plus communal-door and HMO considerations.
Key-holding and spare management, and security upgrades after a break-in or to meet an insurance condition.

We also handle roller-shutter bullet locks, till-drawer and cabinet locks, and the everyday commercial repairs that keep a business trading.

Frequently asked questions

Do I have to change the locks between tenants?

It isn't a blanket legal requirement, but it is strongly advised and is often expected by tenancy agreements and insurers, so a former tenant can't keep a working key. We change or re-key locks between tenancies, usually same-day.

What's the difference between a panic bar and an emergency exit lever?

Panic hardware (BS EN 1125) is a horizontal push or touch bar for public buildings where people may not know the exit. Emergency exit hardware (BS EN 179) is a lever or push pad for premises used by trained staff. We fit the correct type for your building.

Can one key work across all my doors or properties?

Yes. A keyed-alike or master-key suite lets one key open multiple doors while keeping control, and restricted keys stop unauthorised copying. We design the suite around how your business or portfolio actually works.