Business Details
33 Years
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Emergency
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24/7 Emergency Locksmith Services in Essex
Established in 1993, KAT Locksmiths is a family-run business with over 25 years of experience in locks and security. We provide 24/7 emergency services for domestic and commercial clients across Essex, offering non-destructive entry, security installations, and burglary repairs. Our team is police-vetted and MLA-approved, ensuring high standards of service. We specialise in key cutting, safe services, and replacement locks for UPVC, composite, and wooden doors.With a focus on customer satisfaction, we guarantee fixed prices, free estimates, and a 99% success rate in gaining entry without drilling. Our corporate clients include Essex Police and local authorities, reflecting our trusted expertise. We pride ourselves on fast response times, technical proficiency, and tailored security solutions to meet individual client needs.
Services
Key Cutting
Replacement Locks
Security Safes
Emergency Locksmith
Access Control Systems
Insurance Surveys
Burglary Prevention
Non-Destructive Entry
UPVC Door Locks
Master Key Systems
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- We are MLA Approved, ensuring high standards of service.
- We offer a 30-minute response time for emergencies.
- Our non-destructive entry techniques preserve your property.
- We provide free estimates with no hidden costs.
- All our locksmiths are Essex Police Vetted.
Associations and certifications
- Master Locksmiths Association
What people say
Prompt service
Professional technicians
Friendly approach
Reliable 24/7 support
Non-destructive entry
Services
Key Cutting
We offer while-you-wait key cutting services for household, commercial, and high-security keys. Our stock includes cylinder, mortice, and transponder keys, with expertise in duplicating coded and patented designs. We liaise directly with manufacturers for restricted key blanks, ensuring compliance and security.
Replacement Locks
Specialists in upgrading multipoint locking systems for UPVC, composite, and wooden doors. We install Bristant Ultion and Yale Doormaster locks tested to TS007 3-star standards. Our solutions enhance security without requiring full door replacement, offering cost-effective improvements.
Security Safes
We supply and install safes graded for cash cover up to 10,000, including fireproof models for document protection. Services include key replacement, combination changes, and emergency safe opening. Deposit safes with secure cash storage facilities are available for commercial clients.
Emergency Locksmith
Available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for lockouts and security emergencies. Our non-destructive entry techniques achieve 99% success without drilling. Police-vetted technicians respond within 30 minutes, providing immediate solutions for domestic and commercial properties.
Access Control Systems
We design and install access control solutions for businesses, including digital locks and master key systems. Our installations comply with insurance requirements and building regulations, offering scalable security tailored to client operational needs.
Questions
Do you offer 24/7 emergency services?
Yes, we provide 24-hour emergency locksmith services for lockouts, broken locks, and security breaches across Essex.
Can you cut high-security keys?
Yes, we specialise in cutting high-security keys including EVVA DPS, coded transponder keys, and patented designs requiring manufacturer authorisation.
Are your technicians police-vetted?
All our locksmiths undergo Essex Police vetting and carry photographic identification for client security.
Do you provide free estimates?
Yes, we offer free, no-obligation quotes with fixed pricing to ensure transparency and no hidden costs.
Can you upgrade existing door locks?
We upgrade multipoint locking systems to high-security models like Yale Doormaster and Bristant Ultion without replacing doors.
What areas do you cover?
We serve all areas of Essex including Basildon, Chelmsford, Southend, and Thurrock, with a 30-minute response time.
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