Canterbury's independent, owner-led locksmith.
MC Locksmiths is based in Canterbury and run personally by Morgan C., industry trained, fully accredited and DBS checked. 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.
Morgan / van photo, Canterbury
Not a franchise. Not a call centre.
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.
24/7, fast local response.
Inside the city centre, Wincheap, St Dunstan's, Hales Place and the University quarter, Morgan's live ETA is usually 10-20 minutes. Available 24/7, every day of the year, including bank holidays.
Every lock, key and door problem, one trusted locksmith.
Emergency lockouts
Locked out of your home or business? We aim to be with you fast, day or night.
Non destructive entry
Skilled lock picking and bypass techniques to get you in without damage where possible.
Lock changes & upgrades
Moving in, lost keys, or just want to feel safer? Insurance-grade locks fitted at fair, transparent prices.
5 lever mortice lock replacement
BS3621 insurance approved 5 lever mortice locks supplied and fitted, all in.
3 lever mortice lock replacement
3 lever mortice locks for internal and lower-risk doors, supplied and fitted.
Snapped key extraction
Key broken in the lock? We can usually remove it without replacing the cylinder.
Zero call-out charge. Fixed price upfront.
No call out fee, ever. You only 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.
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Still unsure? 07395 351 094 puts you straight through to Morgan.
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.
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 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.
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. Canterbury'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.
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- Exact ETA before we set off
- No unmarked van at the door