Can help with
- Vehicle keys
- Burglary repairs
- Commercial
- Emergency entry
- Key cutting
- Home locks
- Smart locks
- uPVC locks
Locksmith · based in London
Yellow Old Street Locksmith
Customers most often describe help with less-common locks and openings. The clearest pattern appears in 2 separate reviews.
What may help you decide
- Less-common locks and openings — mentioned in 2 separate reviews
- Past timed arrivals: around 25 min, based on 4 timed reviews
Start with the problem
What do you need?
Choose a job to see what this business advertises, what customers repeatedly mention and what to say on the call.
Locked out of a home, flat or business
This business advertises locked out of a home, flat or business. Customer reviews do not contain enough repeated detail to show how often it handles this work.
What the advertised service covers
- Lockouts and emergency entry
- Non-destructive entry where the lock allows
Tell them this before they travel
- Give the full postcode and say whether a child, an animal or anyone vulnerable is shut inside.
- Say whether the door is only pulled shut or also locked, and what the door is made of.
uPVC, composite or multipoint-door fault
This business advertises uPVC, composite or multipoint-door fault. Customer reviews do not contain enough repeated detail to show how often it handles this work.
What the advertised service covers
- uPVC and multipoint door locks
- Window locks, handles and hinges
- Door handles and hardware
Tell them this before they travel
- Say whether the handle lifts when the door is open, and whether the key turns.
- Photograph the whole door, the edge strip and any brand name on the lock.
Repair, replace or upgrade a household lock
This business advertises repair, replace or upgrade a household lock. Customer reviews do not contain enough repeated detail to show how often it handles this work.
What the advertised service covers
- Household lock fitting, repair and replacement
- Door handles and hardware
- Window locks, handles and hinges
Tell them this before they travel
- Say why the lock is being changed: moving in, lost keys, damage or an upgrade.
- Ask them to compare repairing the existing lock with replacing it before you approve a change.
Car, van or motorcycle key work
This business advertises car, van or motorcycle key work. Customer reviews do not contain enough repeated detail to show how often it handles this work.
What the advertised service covers
- Vehicle entry and replacement keys
- Remote keys and fobs
- Ignition and immobiliser work
Tell them this before they travel
- Have the registration, make, model and year ready, and say whether a working key still exists.
- Give the exact location of the vehicle and be ready to show that you are entitled to open it.
Shop, office or managed property
This business advertises shop, office or managed property. Customer reviews do not contain enough repeated detail to show how often it handles this work.
What the advertised service covers
- Locks for shops, offices and commercial premises
- Access control and entry systems
- Master and restricted key systems
Tell them this before they travel
- Describe the premises and the hardware, including any managed or controlled entry system.
- Confirm who is authorised to approve the work and what invoice or job reference you need.
Securing a property after a break-in
This business advertises securing a property after a break-in. Customer reviews do not contain enough repeated detail to show how often it handles this work.
What the advertised service covers
- Post-burglary repairs and securing
- Door handles and hardware
Tell them this before they travel
- Contact the emergency services first if anyone is unsafe or the property is still exposed.
- Ask which work is a temporary make-safe and which is the permanent repair, and keep the itemised invoice.
Cutting keys and controlled key systems
This business advertises cutting keys and controlled key systems. Customer reviews do not contain enough repeated detail to show how often it handles this work.
What the advertised service covers
- Key cutting and duplication
- Master and restricted key systems
Tell them this before they travel
- Say what the key is for and whether it is a restricted or registered pattern that needs authorisation.
- Ask whether the key is cut on site or has to be ordered, and how many copies are included.
Smart, digital and keypad locks
This business advertises smart, digital and keypad locks. Customer reviews do not contain enough repeated detail to show how often it handles this work.
What the advertised service covers
- Smart and digital locks
- Alarm and CCTV systems
- Access control and entry systems
Tell them this before they travel
- Name the product or system and say whether the door is uPVC, composite, timber or aluminium.
- Ask what happens to the existing keys and what the fallback is when the battery or network fails.
Current advertised prices
Price details and what to confirm
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Customer experience
What customers consistently mention
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Jobs customers used them for
These are completed jobs repeatedly described by customers—not simply services advertised by the business.
Less-common locks and openings
2 reviewsPast customers often mention internal doors, cabinets, padlocks or outbuildings—not only front doors. 2 of these 2 reviews are from the latest two years available.
Price, communication and follow-up
These recurring details describe how customers experienced the conversation before, during and after the job.
Fair price
2 reviewsPast customers often describe the work as fairly priced or good value—not simply cheap. 1 of these 2 reviews are from the latest two years available.
Customer reviews available up to 2026-06-04. How these themes are selected. Past jobs do not guarantee the next one.
Coverage
Call with your postcode
Based in London · advertising E1, EC1 and N1. An advertised service area does not establish today's availability or arrival time.
Contact
Call and confirm the job
Have the postcode, a short description of the door or lock and a useful photo ready. Ask for the complete price before attendance.
Yellow Old Street Locksmith
020 4538 3686Advertised hours
| Monday | 8 am–11 pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 8 am–11 pm |
| Wednesday | 8 am–11 pm |
| Thursday | 8 am–11 pm |
| Friday | 8 am–11 pm |
| Saturday | 8 am–11 pm |
| Sunday | 8 am–11 pm |
The advertised 10–15 min arrival target applies within these hours. Confirm it when you call.
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Customers most often describe help with less-common locks and openings. The clearest pattern appears in 2 separate reviews. Confirm the exact job, who attends, the complete price and a live arrival estimate before you book.
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Sources, review rules and last update
Current service, price and credential details were checked on 25 September 2026. Only details that passed the site’s source checks appear on this page.
Customer experience: 28 written Google reviews checked, latest 2026-06-04; displayed rating checked 2026-08-31.
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Customer themes appear only when separate written accounts repeat them. A single account is never promoted to a strength or a warning, and current first-party service scope takes priority over older customer history when the two disagree.
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