About Owen the Locksmith
Owen the Locksmith has been operating for over 16 years, offering the most trusted locksmith services around Sussex. The team is D.B.S. checked, Checkatrade Vetted, Trustatrader Registered and part of the Trading Standards Buy with Confidence Scheme.
Owen first trained in 2009 and, after completing basic training, he was able to gain experience attending jobs on behalf of corporate clients. This involved locksmith work for their portfolio of residential and commercial premises. In 2013 Owen branched out into the residential sector and by 2014 set up Owen the Locksmith.
Over the last 16 years, he has gained a wealth of experience in all areas of locks and security for local homes and business. In this time the team has successfully helped thousands of customers with their lock issues.
Owen Says:
"Customer service has always been at the forefront of my business and as this is written I’ve achieved an overall 99.9% customer satisfaction rating, something I am extremely proud of.
I know that trust and peace of mind are top considerations for any customer, which is why I go the extra mile and give a full 1 year guarantee on any parts supplied and fitted."
Why not save Owen's number in your mobile phone, so you have contact details to hand in an emergency. Use 01903 724656 for regular enquiries and 07554 748087 for emergencies and WhatsApp messages.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, there are a number of solutions for this issue, which is not uncommon around West Sussex. Regardless of the location of the lock, whether the key is stuck, turned or all the way in, Owen will be able to gain access.
If necessary, he can fit a new replacement lock from the mobile locksmith van after gaining entry to your property.
Certainly! Owen the Locksmith can attend to your property quickly in West Sussex and extract the key from the lock.
In the rare case that the key cannot be extracted, a quote can be provided for a replacement lock.
Yes, if you’ve lost your keys, it’s highly recommended to change your locks to help protect your home or business.
If you’re not sure where you’ve lost them, someone may find them who knows where you live. For full peace of mind, please book a visit from Owen the Locksmith.
Yes, Owen can attend your West Sussex business premises to secure your locks. This includes gaining entry to your commercial building.
In the event of a break-in, damaged locks can be repaired or replaced, security measures reinforced and thorough security assessments conducted.
The cost of locksmith services in West Sussex varies depending on the job. To provide an accurate quote, let Owen know the service you require and, if possible, the type of locks required.
Need help with your quote? For assistance please get in touch.
Owen aims to offer a rapid response of 30 to 60 minutes for locksmith emergencies in West Sussex. This can vary depending on how busy the day is, so please call 01903 724656 for a more accurate arrival time.
Absolutely. Calls are quite common from people who have locked themselves inside their property! Owen can gain entry from the outside, often in a non-destructive way.
A wide range of replacement locks are also carried, so whatever your locksmith emergency, Owen the Locksmith can help.
Yes! Owen the Locksmith can gain access to your property in West Sussex. If required, your locks can be changed and new keys provided for peace of mind. Please call 01903 724656 / 07554 748087 to book an appointment or fill out the contact form.
There is usually no way to tell definitively without inspecting the broken lock itself.
A lock fix may be possible if the lock is not too old, corroded or damaged. If a customer requests specifically to ‘fix my locks’, Owen will make every effort to perform the repair.
In some cases where a break-in or accident has led to extreme lock damage, it is more economically sensible to just replace or upgrade locks. You then get the benefit of newer equipment, professional fitting and a minimum 1 year guarantee.
It’s usually recommended to change locks as soon as possible after buying a new property in West Sussex, as you can’t always be sure who has had keys or what copies have been made.
If you are renting the property, you will need to speak to your landlord to find out who also has access.
