Solent Mobile Locksmiths are often asked what the difference is between keyed alike and keyed to differ locks, so I have decided to explain below.

Keyed to differ, keyed alike & master keying explained.

What is ‘Keying Alike’ or what is a ‘Keyed Alike’ lock?

Basically keying alike means that locks in a set or ‘suite’ have the same key …Continue Reading »

Solent Mobile Locksmiths were called by Mr Davies of Gosport who wanted me to attend his property in Gosport to quote to have all his locks replaced after losing his keys.

I left Mr Davies property leaving him with a quote for the work to be done.

The next morning I received a call from Mr Davies saying he was happy …Continue Reading »

Fareham Locksmiths

Solent Mobile Locksmiths were called by a returning customer in Fareham who wanted the lock changed on her garage door as she didn’t know who else still had a key.

I was asked if I could change the lock or needed to replace the whole handle, being honest I told my customer that the lock CAN …Continue Reading »

Locksmiths Fareham

Solent Mobile Locksmiths of Fareham offer a full Locksmith service for domestic and commercial premises in Fareham.

We are a family run Locksmiths company based in Lee-On-The-Solent so we can be with you in Fareham normally within 30 minutes.

Being family run means you as a customer get cheaper rates and you will always speak directly …Continue Reading »

Locksmiths Gosport

Gosport Mobile Locksmiths offer a full Locksmith service in Gosport for domestic and commercial premises.

Why choose Solent Mobile Locksmiths?

We offer our customers the best, cost effective solutions at affordable prices.

We will keep you informed of any work carried out and throughout the process.

We were called today by a customer in Gosport who had just …Continue Reading »

Solent Mobile Locksmiths were called by a customer in Gosport who was having difficulties with her night latch.

She wanted a better night latch fitted and she wanted it to be brass.

We supplied and fitted her a Yale PBS1 these night latches deadlock when the door is closed so it stops people slipping the latch making …Continue Reading »

Locksmith Port Solent

Solent Mobile Locksmiths were called today by Holmes and co estate agents to change the locks on a property in Port Solent after the tenant was evicted.

I had to remove the unit to get to the retaining screw which holds the euro cylinder in place.

Was a quick easy job.

I also replaced the euro …Continue Reading »

Solent Mobile Locksmiths were called called today by a customer in Fareham who couldn’t unlock his patio door.

He said it had been difficult to operate the last few days.

When I arrived I found the door was firmly shut, I managed to get the door open using the key.

The problem was the gearbox had seized and …Continue Reading »

Locksmiths Fareham

Mrs Brown of Hill Head in Fareham called us yesterday after someone who was using her holiday home had taken the key to the balcony doors.

As she had other people using the holiday home she wanted the lock replaced rather quickly.

We were with Mrs Brown in Fareham within half an hour. We were shown …Continue Reading »

Solent Mobile Locksmiths attended a job today in Lee On Solent in which the customer couldn’t get out of her house.

The customer had a Yale PBS3 security night latch which had failed, the mechanism inside had shattered. Therefore when she was pulling the lever the latch wouldn’t retract. 

The key would still open the door …Continue Reading »