Why Choose Us

Mobile Locksmith Services, covering Kent.

As a professional Mobile Locksmith In Kent, we provide a full mobile locksmith service. We come directly to your door in a van that we keep fully equipped with the latest tools and security hardware.

Therefore, we can usually complete the job during the same visit without needing to leave for parts.
⁠Furthermore, our mobile service covers residential homes, local businesses, and specialised uPVC door repairs.

In addition, we prioritise local residents in towns like Whitstable, Herne Bay, and Canterbury to ensure a fast response time.

Professional Maintenance Tip:

To keep your locks working smoothly between visits, we recommend cleaning your keyways with compressed air once a year. Specifically, avoid using heavy oils which can attract grit and cause sticking. Therefore, using a graphite-based lubricant is a much better choice for long-term lock health. Furthermore, if you notice your door becoming difficult to close, it may require a minor alignment.

In conclusion, regular care from a trusted Mobile Locksmith prevents emergency lockouts and keeps your home security at its peak.

Hames and Sons Locksmiths, uPVC door lock specialist

Do you work on uPVC and Composite doors?

Absolutely. As a dedicated uPVC lock specialist in Kent, we provide expert solutions for all aspects of uPVC and composite door locking systems and multi-point mechanisms. Whether your door has become difficult to lock, or the handle has gone floppy, our team provides a comprehensive repair service to restore your security.

⁠Specifically, we carry an extensive range of replacement gearboxes, high-security cylinders, anti-snap locks, and handles directly on our mobile vans.

Therefore, we can usually complete complex realignments or full mechanism replacements during our first visit. In addition, we focus on non-destructive entry and repair methods to ensure we maintain the integrity of your door frame.

⁠Furthermore, we provide expert advice on upgrading to anti-snap locks for both uPVC and composite doors to prevent common burglary methods.

Top Tip- ⁠To ensure your property remains secure, we recommend a simple maintenance routine twice a year. Specifically, you should apply a high-quality silicone-based lubricant or graphite powder to your lock cylinders and multi-point mechanisms.

⁠Therefore, you will prevent the internal components from seizing or becoming stiff over time. Furthermore, if you notice your uPVC door handle feels “crunchy” or requires extra force to lift, you should contact a professional immediately.

⁠In addition, forcing a stiff handle often leads to a total gearbox failure, which results in much higher repair costs. Early maintenance and professional realignments save you money and ensure your home stays protected throughout the seasons in Kent.

In conclusion, Hames and Sons remains the leading choice for professional door repairs across East Kent, including Canterbury / Faversham / Herne Bay / Whitstable / Sittingbourne / Margate / Ramsgate / Dover / Deal /Ashford / Folkestone

Whether you’re moving homes, your lock is broken, or you just need a new set of keys, we can help you.

Whether you’re moving home or have a broken lock, we can help you today. We usually complete ⁠a standard lock replacement within 20–45 minutes. However, this timing depends on the type of lock and the condition of your door.

Specifically, simple cylinder swaps on timber doors are often the quickest. However, more complex systems, such as uPVC multi-point mechanisms or high-security mortice locks, may take longer to align perfectly.

If you require a professional lock replacement in Kent, Hames and Sons Locksmiths provides a fast service.  Our mobile van is fully stocked with a wide variety of British Standard parts.

Therefore, we aim to complete every job during a single visit. In addition, we take the time to test the operation of the new lock thoroughly before we leave.
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Professional Maintenance Tip:
⁠We always recommend cleaning the mechanism after we install the new lock. Furthermore, you should only use a dedicated lock lubricant once a year to keep the internal pins moving freely.

In conclusion, Hames and Sons ensures your home security is restored without unnecessary delay.

Moving into your new home. Don’t forget to change your locks.

⁠Yes, we 100% recommend changing your locks immediately upon moving into a new home in Kent. Even if the previous owners have given you several sets of keys, you simply cannot be sure how many other copies are still circulating. Specifically, neighbours, builders, or former tenants might still have access to your home.
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Therefore,  changing your locks when moving house, is the only way to be certain that previous tenants or builders no longer hacve access to your front door.

Furthermore, most insurance providers require your home to be secured with specific British Standard locks to validate your policy. Furthermore, we can often provide a “keyed-alike” service. This allows you to open multiple doors with just one single key.

⁠In addition, our mobile team can carry out a full home security audit during the same visit. In conclusion, choosing Hames and Sons for your new home ensures your family and belongings remain safe from day one across Kent.

Lost house keys. Locksmith picking door lock

⁠If you have lost your house keys or suspect they were stolen, we strongly recommend a professional lock change immediately.

While finding yourself locked out is stressful, the primary concern is that someone could gain unauthorised access to your home. Specifically, it is impossible to know who might find those keys or if your property has been targeted.

⁠Therefore, replacing the cylinders is the only way to guarantee your security and maintain your insurance coverage. For all timber doors, most providers require a high-security British Standard lock to validate your policy.

In addition, our mobile locksmiths carry a vast range of replacement parts on their vans. This allows us to provide a same-day emergency response across all of South East Kent, including Whitstable and Herne Bay.
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⁠Furthermore, we focus on non-destructive entry methods to get you back inside without damaging your door frame.

In conclusion, Hames and Sons offers a fast, reliable, and entirely mobile solution for anyone who has lost their house keys and needs to restore their home’s safety.

We provide an emergency locksmith service, where we aim to be with you within 30-90 min.

We aim to arrive on-site for most emergency calls within *30 to 90 minutes.

As a local family business, we prioritise urgent lockouts across South East Kent to ensure you are never left stranded. Specifically, our response time depends on your exact location and the current traffic conditions in areas like Whitstable, Herne Bay, or Canterbury.

⁠Therefore, we keep our mobile vans fully stocked and strategically positioned to reach you as fast as possible. Furthermore, we provide a realistic arrival time as soon as you call us.

We never “over-promise” and leave you waiting in the cold. In addition, our technicians use GPS tracking to find the quickest routes to your property.

⁠What to Expect During an Emergency Call:
1) We answer your call immediately and provide a fixed price quote.
2)  You receive an accurate ETA for our arrival on-site.
3)  We use non-destructive entry methods to get you back inside quickly. We ensure your property is fully secured before we leave.

⁠In conclusion, Hames and Sons provides a rapid-response service that you can trust. Specifically, we focus on efficiency and professionalism to reduce the stress of any lockout situation. Whether you have lost your keys or have a snapped lock, we are the leading choice for a fast emergency locksmith in Kent.

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