Since 1840
USA / UK
Yale
The original pin-tumbler cylinder, the standard most UK front doors are built around.
We fit
Yale nightlatches · Platinum 3★ anti snap cylinders · multipoint mechanisms
24/7 Live ResponseOwner Led · Canterbury
Kent's Trusted Independent Locksmith.
Morgan C., industry trained, fully accredited and personally on every job, based in Canterbury and covering the wider Kent area.
Fast local response across Kent, day or night. Fixed prices agreed before any work begins. No call out charge, ever. Up to 12 months guarantee on workmanship.
- No call out fee
- Fixed price upfront
- Non destructive entry
- DBS checked & insured
TS007 3★ CylindersSold Secure DiamondNCFE Accredited Training£5m Public LiabilityBS3621 Mortice SpecialistsBritish Standard Compliant Installs15-30 min Canterbury Response · 24/7Hundreds of 5★ Local ReviewsTS007 3★ CylindersSold Secure DiamondNCFE Accredited Training£5m Public LiabilityBS3621 Mortice SpecialistsBritish Standard Compliant Installs15-30 min Canterbury Response · 24/7Hundreds of 5★ Local ReviewsTS007 3★ CylindersSold Secure DiamondNCFE Accredited Training£5m Public LiabilityBS3621 Mortice SpecialistsBritish Standard Compliant Installs15-30 min Canterbury Response · 24/7Hundreds of 5★ Local Reviews
Tell us the symptom
Tell us what's happened. Morgan arrives with the right parts.
Every option goes straight to Morgan with the right cylinder, gearbox or handle already on the van. The kind of preparation that only comes from years in the trade.
Locked outNow
Snapped key, lost keys, slammed door
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Break-in damageNow
Forced entry, boarding required
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uPVC won't lockNow
Lift and twist not engaging
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Cylinder seized
Key won't turn or feels gritty
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Snapped key
Broken in the cylinder
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Multipoint gearbox
Hooks & shoots stopped firing
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Anti snap upgrade
TS007 3★
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How it works
One locksmith, from the first call to the last check.
No call centres, no subcontractors. From the first call to the final sign off you speak to Morgan, and Morgan does the work.
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Speak to Morgan
07395 351 094 connects you directly to Morgan, never a national call centre.
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On the road to you
Morgan sets off from Canterbury or wherever he's just finished a job — typically 15-30 minutes for Canterbury and the surrounding areas, and up to an hour across the wider Kent area if he is not already on another job.
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Honest work, signed off
Non destructive entry first, BS3621 / TS007 hardware where required, function tested and backed by up to 12 month parts & labour warranty.
Reviews
The locksmith Kent trusts and recommends.
Hundreds of verified reviews from homeowners, landlords, letting agents and businesses across Kent. A personal reputation Morgan has built one job, and one neighbour, at a time.
What we do
See all services Every lock, key and door problem handled by one trusted locksmith.
Emergency lockouts
Locked out of your home or business? We aim to be with you fast, day or night.
See what's included from £65
Non destructive entry
Skilled lock picking and bypass techniques to get you in without damage where possible.
See what's included from £75
Lock changes & upgrades
Moving in, lost keys, or just want to feel safer? Insurance-grade locks fitted at fair, transparent prices.
See what's included from £65
5 lever mortice lock replacement
BS3621 insurance approved 5 lever mortice locks supplied and fitted, all in.
See what's included from £170
3 lever mortice lock replacement
3 lever mortice locks for internal and lower-risk doors, supplied and fitted.
See what's included from £145
Snapped key extraction
Key broken in the lock? We can usually remove it without replacing the cylinder.
See what's included from £75
Straightforward pricing
Zero call-out charge. Fixed price upfront.
The standard Morgan has held from day one: a fixed labour and parts price quoted the moment he assesses the job, always to a hardware grade you've approved. No mileage, no minimum fee, no surprises on the doorstep.
View transparent price listNon-destructive entry
From£65
Pick / bypass first
Lock change · BS3621
From£65
Labour, mortice supply & fit
Multipoint gearbox
From£135
Full mech swap from £180
TS007 3★ cylinder
From£60
Sold Secure Diamond fitted
Recent work
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Completed lock change
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Security hardware fitted
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Morgan on the job
Reviewed & verified
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Hundreds of 5 star reviews across Canterbury and East Kent independently verified through Checkatrade and Google. Real jobs, real customers, real outcomes.
Coverage
Independent locksmith across every town & village in Kent.
- Canterbury CT1 / CT2
- Whitstable CT5
- Herne Bay CT6
- Faversham ME13
- Sittingbourne ME10
- Sturry CT2
- Fordwich CT2
- Westbere CT2
- Hersden CT3
- Blean CT2
- Bridge CT4
- Bekesbourne CT4
- Patrixbourne CT4
- Littlebourne CT3
- Wingham CT3
- Chartham CT4
- Chilham CT4
- Petham CT4
- Barham CT4
- Adisham CT3
- Aylesham CT3
- Margate CT9
- Broadstairs CT10
- Ramsgate CT11 / CT12
- Sandwich CT13
- Deal CT14
- Dover CT16 / CT17
- Folkestone CT19 / CT20
- Hythe CT21
- New Romney TN28
- Ashford TN23 / TN24
Independent · accredited · locally trusted
Credentials, insurance and standards.
MC Locksmiths is an independent Canterbury locksmith, founded and run by Morgan C., industry trained, fully accredited and locally trusted. Every job carries the credentials, insurance and standards to back it up.
NCFE accredited
Nationally recognised locksmith training and accreditation.
MPL approved
Master Locksmiths Public Liability approved tradesman.
City & Guilds
City & Guilds qualified, with verifiable trade credentials.
£5m public liability
Fully insured with Hiscox, £5m public liability cover.
DBS checked
Background checked for your peace of mind, day or night.
BS3621 & TS007 compliant
Anti snap, Sold Secure and British Standard rated security products.
Checkatrade verified
Independently verified trade member with vetted customer feedback.
MyJobQuote listed
Listed and rated on MyJobQuote, the UK trades quote platform.
MyBuilder verified
Verified trade profile on MyBuilder with real homeowner reviews.
12 month warranty
12 months warranty on parts and labour, in writing.
Trusted locally
Hundreds of five-star Google reviews from real Kent customers.
£5 million public liability cover. 12 months warranty on parts and labour. Every job delivered personally by Morgan to professional industry standards.
Crime prevention focused security
Following recognised crime prevention guidance and British Standards.
We follow recognised industry standards and take account of publicly available crime prevention guidance when advising customers. We regularly install BS3621 and TS007 compliant security products and prioritise non destructive entry techniques where appropriate. Our goal is to provide practical, effective security solutions based on recognised best practices.
MC Locksmiths is an independent locksmith business and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, approved by, or acting on behalf of Kent Police or any other police force. References to crime prevention guidance relate to publicly available advice and security standards.
Hardware standard
The brands we fit, and why each one earns its place on the van.
Morgan doesn't fit white-label cylinders or supermarket hardware. Every lock that leaves the van comes from a manufacturer with genuine pedigree, insurer recognition and a UK supply chain we can stand behind, because what's installed today is warrantied for up to 12 months.
Since 1818
Wolverhampton, UK
Chubb
Two-centuries-old British heritage brand, the BS3621 mortice deadlock most insurers ask for by name.
We fit
Chubb 3G114E · 3G115 · BS3621 5 lever deadlocks · sashlocks
Since 1973
Israel
Mul-T-Lock
Patented telescopic pin-in-pin platform, one of the toughest high-security cylinder ranges in the world.
We fit
MT5+ · Interactive+ · ClassicPro · Junior · restricted key systems
Since 1926
Faenza, Italy
Cisa
Italian engineering specialists, high-security cylinders, deadlocks and electronic access trusted across Europe.
We fit
Astral S · AP4 S · electric strikes · panic & escape hardware
Since 1882
Willenhall, UK
Legge
British mortice-lock specialist, a Black Country original still spec'd for heavy timber and heritage doors.
We fit
Legge 3G114 · 5641 sashlocks · BS3621 5 lever mortice locks
Since 1924
Willenhall, UK
Union
Part of ASSA ABLOY, the workhorse choice for commercial doors, schools, surgeries and rental portfolios.
We fit
Union J-Series · 2200 sashlocks · door closers · panic hardware
Since 1838
Willenhall, UK
ERA
One of Britain's oldest lock makers, a complete domestic security range from cylinders to smart locks.
We fit
ERA Fortress · Vectis 3★ · multipoint gearboxes · letterplates
Since 1990
Russia / UK
Apecs
Specialist anti snap, anti-bump, anti-pick cylinders, a go-to upgrade when insurers demand TS007 3★ without the premium price tag.
We fit
APECS Sentinel 3★ · XD Series · high-security euro cylinders · restricted keyways
About
Morgan C. — Canterbury's independent locksmith.
MC Locksmiths is an independent Canterbury locksmith, founded and run by Morgan C., an industry trained, fully accredited and DBS checked locksmith. There are no call centres and no subcontractors: from the first call to the final sign off, you speak to Morgan and Morgan does the work.
Every job is covered by £5m public liability insurance and backed by up to 12 months warranty on parts and labour, with hundreds of five-star reviews from homeowners, landlords and businesses across Kent.
FAQs
The questions Kent asks Morgan most.
Still unsure? 07395 351 094 puts you straight through to Morgan. Most jobs are diagnosed before the van even leaves Canterbury.
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I'm locked out in Canterbury right now, what do I do?
Call 07395 351 094. You'll speak to Morgan directly and get an honest live ETA, usually 10-20 minutes inside the city centre, Wincheap, St Dunstan's, Hales Place or the University quarter. Non destructive entry first; your cylinder, handle and door furniture stay intact in almost every case.
How quickly can Morgan reach me in Kent?
Based in Canterbury and on call across the wider Kent area. Canterbury and the surrounding areas are typically reached within 15-30 minutes of your call; across the wider Kent area it can be up to an hour, if Morgan is not already on another job. Call 07395 351 094 and you'll speak to Morgan directly, never a switchboard.
Do you do 24 hour and emergency callouts?
Yes, 24/7, every day of the year, including bank holidays. No call out fee, no minimum charge — though evening, overnight, weekend or bank-holiday rates may apply depending on the job. The price quoted on the phone is the price you pay when the job is done.
How much does a lock change cost in Canterbury?
A standard euro-cylinder swap on a uPVC door is fixed-price and quoted before any work starts. Anti snap TS007 3★ upgrades, BS3621 mortice replacements and full multipoint gearbox jobs are all quoted up front too, you'll know the all in figure before Morgan touches a screwdriver.
Is the call out really free? What's the catch?
No catch. MC Locksmiths has never charged a call out fee. It's a standard Morgan has held from day one. You only ever pay the fixed labour and parts price agreed before any work begins — no mileage, no minimum fee, though evening, overnight, weekend or bank-holiday rates may apply depending on the job.
Will my door or cylinder be damaged during a lockout?
Almost never. Morgan works non destructive first, picking, bypass, letterbox tooling and bumping mitigation, so your existing cylinder, handle and door furniture stay intact. Drilling is a last-resort escalation and only ever with your written sign off.
What hardware do you fit as standard?
Premium grade as standard: anti snap cylinders are TS007 3★ rated (Sold Secure Diamond); mortice locks are BS3621 Kitemarked; uPVC multipoint gearboxes are genuine OEM or sourced from UAP, Yale and ERA. Everything is fitted to professional standards and backed by up to 12 months parts & labour warranty.
Do you cover commercial properties and landlords?
Yes, a steady part of the work. Master-keyed suites, restricted keyways, HMO-compliance lock changes, tenancy turnovers, post-eviction re-secures and managed estate work are all handled by Morgan personally. Trade accounts welcome. Speak to Morgan directly.
Who am I actually paying? Is MC Locksmiths a national franchise?
MC Locksmiths is an independent Canterbury locksmith, never a franchise, never a call centre. Founded and run by Morgan C., an industry trained, fully accredited locksmith. You speak to Morgan, Morgan does the work, and your warranty has one name on it.
Emergency 24/7 locksmith
Speak to Morgan. Kent's independent locksmith.
Morgan C., an independent, accredited and DBS checked locksmith based in Canterbury and covering the wider Kent area, 24/7. No call out fee. Fixed price agreed before any work begins.
- Photo of your locksmith
- Exact ETA before we set off
- No unmarked van at the door