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We are the only locksmith company in London contracted to major letting agents and property maintenance companies, and we handle gaining entry and eviction work regularly." } } ] } ] --- 24 hours a day, 365 days a year [thebowlocks@outlook.com](mailto:thebowlocks@outlook.com)[020 7247 1111](tel:+442072471111)[07546 247 247](tel:+447546247247) [![The Bow Locks locksmith logo](/__l5e/assets-v1/604321ce-f8ce-4664-8cc3-379a605564f3/bow-locks-logo-2.png)](/) [Home](/)[About](/about) [Services](/services) [Areas](/service-areas) [Our Work](/our-work)[Contact](/contact)[07546 247 247](tel:+447546247247)[020 7247 1111](tel:+442072471111) [Request Estimate](/contact) ![New mortice lock fitted to a London front door by The Bow Locks locksmith](/__l5e/assets-v1/6e71849c-5083-41c3-988f-f25d52093484/lock-change-mortice-after-01.jpg)![Locksmith opening a vault-style safe during a safe opening job in London](/__l5e/assets-v1/8dfd5b14-e4bb-4596-b6a2-0c2f8d6f046d/safe-opening-vault-during-07.jpg)![Anti-snap euro cylinder security upgrade fitted to a London uPVC door](/__l5e/assets-v1/51f3f96c-a440-4354-a10a-1a1075a857e0/security-upgrade-anti-snap-cylinder-after-01.jpg) Domestic & commercial · 24/7 # Emergency Locksmith in Canning Town Emergency lockouts, lock changes, uPVC and burglary repairs, gaining entry and safes — 25 years of family-run experience and the only London locksmith contracted to major letting agents and property maintenance firms. Typical 30-minute response, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, from £48. Price agreed before we start Non-destructive entry wherever possible All payment types accepted [Call 07546 247 247](tel:+447546247247)[Request an estimate](/contact) A locksmith answers — not a call centre. Average arrival across London: 30 minutes. - City & Guilds qualified - DBS-checked locksmiths - 3-year warranty Free, no-obligation ## Request an estimate Tell us about the door and we'll come back with a price before we travel. Answered 24/7 · 365 days a year 25 years Serving London 30 mins Typical response 24/7 · 365 Always available 3 years Warranty on work & locks ## Locked out right now? Do not force the door. Forcing a uPVC door usually turns a £48 call-out into a full door repair. Call us first — most entries are gained without damaging your lock. [Call now](tel:+447546247247) What we do ## Property locksmithing, done once and done properly Homes, flats, shops and offices across London. We do not touch cars — all our time goes into premises. [![Keys left in the euro cylinder of a white front door after an emergency lockout](/__l5e/assets-v1/2a0082c2-b3dd-44e7-9382-833eaebebbfa/Emergency_Lockouts.png) ### Emergency lockouts Locked out of your home or premises? Non-destructive entry wherever possible, day or night. Learn more ](/services/emergency-lockouts)[![British Standard kitemarked lock fitted to a London front door during a lock change](/__l5e/assets-v1/070a5481-f0ea-44e2-85c6-2b2177685814/lock-change-after-04.jpg) ### Lock changes & upgrades New locks fitted to current British Standards, backed by our 3-year warranty. Learn more ](/services/lock-changes)[![Door latch and cylinder partly removed during a lock repair](/__l5e/assets-v1/3d232a55-7eee-466f-a0a3-35d15426826e/Lock_Repairs.png) ### Lock repairs Sticking, seized or misaligned locks put right without replacing the whole door. Learn more ](/services/lock-repairs)[![White uPVC door handle and lock being checked during a uPVC door lock repair](/__l5e/assets-v1/d51dfea3-de91-4e61-97b2-3d51ff4be611/uPVC_Door.png) ### uPVC door & window locks Failed multipoint mechanisms, gearboxes and handles repaired or replaced. Learn more ](/services/upvc-door-lock-repair)[![Front door repaired and re-secured after a burglary in London](/__l5e/assets-v1/975abf49-ecbb-4431-8537-74ec17505994/burglary-repair-after-01.jpg) ### Burglary repairs Damaged doors and frames secured fast, then made properly secure again. Learn more ](/services/burglary-repairs)[![Key snapped into two pieces after breaking in a lock](/__l5e/assets-v1/d31f454b-d919-4401-b32d-b738e3894af6/snapped_nd_broken_key.png) ### Snapped & broken keys Broken key extracted and replacements cut so you are back in and moving. Learn more ](/services/snapped-keys)[![Locksmith picking a lock during non-destructive gaining entry work in London](/__l5e/assets-v1/5261cd6b-a258-46f4-bfff-880b3a143d8b/gaining-entry-picking-during-02.jpg) ### Gaining entry A core specialism — including work for letting agents, evictions and property managers. Learn more ](/services/gaining-entry)[![Reinforced security door fitted during a London home security upgrade](/__l5e/assets-v1/3a7348cc-2a24-40e0-a735-a2c5199a42f8/security-upgrade-steel-door-after-01.jpg) ### Security upgrades Anti-snap cylinders, extra deadlocks and hardware that resists common attacks. Learn more ](/services/security-upgrades)[![Combination dial and handle on a safe opened by a London safe engineer](/__l5e/assets-v1/616a8836-b302-4e18-b601-ccdb5e1930db/Safe.png) ### Safes Safe opening, servicing and installation, handled by a trained safe specialist. Learn more ](/services/safes) Why The Bow Locks ## The locksmith that letting agents call before anyone else We are the only locksmith company in London contracted to major letting agents and property maintenance companies. That work is unforgiving — tight deadlines, occupied buildings, and no room for a botched job — and it is why our standards are what they are. The Bow Locks was founded by Billy Evans and is now owned by his son Chris Evans, who was trained by the renowned ex-locksmith and safe cracker Terry Staddon. The Bow Locks is a team of four specialists, with particular expertise in gaining entry, evictions and safes. - City & Guilds qualified and DBS-checked - 3-year warranty on all work and locks fitted - Prices from £48 — all payment types accepted - Domestic and commercial premises across London ![Chris Evans, owner of The Bow Locks, with customer Joe Swash](/__l5e/assets-v1/cf8bc528-58d7-498a-a641-c7804bcc9e5c/owner-chris-evans.png) Owner Chris Evans on a job for Joe Swash. How it works ## Three steps, no waiting game 01 ### Call and tell us the problem A locksmith picks up, not a call centre queue. Describe the door and the lock and we will tell you what is likely involved. 02 ### We arrive — typically in 30 minutes Fully equipped for lockouts, uPVC mechanisms, burglary damage and safes, so the job is finished on the first visit wherever possible. 03 ### Price agreed, work guaranteed You know the price before we start. Prices from £48, all payment types accepted, and a 3-year warranty on the work and any locks fitted. Where we work ## Covering London from our E16 base Based at E16 4RF and working across the capital, north and south of the river. If your area is not listed, call — we almost certainly cover it. - [Bow](/service-areas/bow) - [Chelsea](/service-areas/chelsea) - [Battersea](/service-areas/battersea) - [Tooting](/service-areas/tooting) - [Canary Wharf](/service-areas/canary-wharf) - [Islington](/service-areas/islington) - [Croydon](/service-areas/croydon) - [Brixton](/service-areas/brixton) - [Notting Hill](/service-areas/notting-hill) Find us ## The Bow Locks, E16 4RF Call 07546 247 247 or email thebowlocks@outlook.com. Lines are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. [Call now](tel:+447546247247)[Request an estimate](/contact) Before you call ## Straight answers How quickly can you get to me? Our typical response time across London is 30 minutes. We are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, so there is no out-of-hours wait for an emergency lockout or a burglary repair. How much does a locksmith cost? Prices start from £48. The exact figure depends on the lock, the door and the work needed — we tell you the price before we start, and we accept all forms of payment — card, cash or bank transfer. Are you qualified and vetted? Yes. We are City & Guilds qualified and DBS-checked, which matters when you are letting someone into your home or your tenant's home. Is your work guaranteed? Every job and every lock we fit carries a 3-year warranty. Do you work on cars? No. We are a property locksmith — domestic and commercial premises only. We do not carry out automotive locksmithing. Do you work with letting agents and property managers? Yes. We are the only locksmith company in London contracted to major letting agents and property maintenance companies, and we handle gaining entry and eviction work regularly. ## A London locksmith for homes and business premises Most people call a locksmith on the worst day of their week: a key snapped in the front door, a uPVC handle that spins without lifting, a tenant who cannot get into their flat, or a door frame split open after a break-in. The job of a good locksmith is not just to open the door — it is to leave the property more secure than it was before, without turning a small problem into an expensive one. That is the standard The Bow Locks has worked to for 25 years. We are a family-run business. Billy Evans founded it; his son Chris Evans owns and runs it today, having been trained by the renowned ex-locksmith and safe cracker Terry Staddon. Chris works in a team of four specialists, so the person who arrives is one of ours rather than a subcontractor from a call centre rota. We are City & Guilds qualified and DBS-checked — worth confirming with any locksmith before you let them into your home or your tenant's home. Our work covers [emergency lockouts in London](/services/emergency-lockouts), [lock changes and upgrades](/services/lock-changes), [lock repairs](/services/lock-repairs), [uPVC door lock repair](/services/upvc-door-lock-repair), [burglary repairs](/services/burglary-repairs), [snapped and broken key extraction](/services/snapped-keys), [gaining entry](/services/gaining-entry), [home security upgrades](/services/security-upgrades) and [safe opening and installation](/services/safes). We have particular expertise in gaining entry, evictions and safes, which is why we are the only locksmith company in London contracted to major letting agents and property maintenance companies. We do not carry out automotive locksmithing; premises are all we do, and that focus is deliberate. See [photographs of recent locksmith work in London](/our-work). Availability matters as much as skill. We answer the phone 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and our typical response time is 30 minutes — as an [emergency locksmith in Bow](/service-areas/bow), [locksmith in Canary Wharf](/service-areas/canary-wharf), [locksmith in Islington](/service-areas/islington), [Notting Hill](/service-areas/notting-hill), [Battersea](/service-areas/battersea), [Chelsea](/service-areas/chelsea), [Tooting](/service-areas/tooting), [Brixton](/service-areas/brixton) and [Croydon](/service-areas/croydon). Prices start from £48, we accept all forms of payment, and every job and every lock we fit is covered by a 3-year warranty. You will be told the price before any work begins — see [all our locksmith services](/services) or [request a free estimate](/contact). ### Need a locksmith in London? One call. Typical 30-minute response. From £48. [07546 247 247](tel:+447546247247) Domestic Commercial No automotive work [![The Bow Locks — 24 hour London locksmith company logo](/__l5e/assets-v1/604321ce-f8ce-4664-8cc3-379a605564f3/bow-locks-logo-2.png)](/) Family-run London locksmiths for homes and business premises. 25 years of experience, City & Guilds qualified and DBS-checked. [07546 247 247](tel:+447546247247) [020 7247 1111](tel:+442072471111) [thebowlocks@outlook.com](mailto:thebowlocks@outlook.com) E16 4RF, London ### Services - [Emergency lockouts London](/services/emergency-lockouts "Emergency lockouts in London") - [Lock changes & upgrades London](/services/lock-changes "Lock changes & upgrades in London") - [Lock repairs London](/services/lock-repairs "Lock repairs in London") - [uPVC door & window locks London](/services/upvc-door-lock-repair "uPVC door & window locks in London") - [Burglary repairs London](/services/burglary-repairs "Burglary repairs in London") - [Snapped & broken keys London](/services/snapped-keys "Snapped & broken keys in London") - [Gaining entry London](/services/gaining-entry "Gaining entry in London") - [Security upgrades London](/services/security-upgrades "Security upgrades in London") - [Safes London](/services/safes "Safes in London") - [All locksmith services](/services) ### Areas covered - [Locksmith in Bow](/service-areas/bow "Locksmith in Bow") - [Locksmith in Chelsea](/service-areas/chelsea "Locksmith in Chelsea") - [Locksmith in Battersea](/service-areas/battersea "Locksmith in Battersea") - [Locksmith in Tooting](/service-areas/tooting "Locksmith in Tooting") - [Locksmith in Canary Wharf](/service-areas/canary-wharf "Locksmith in Canary Wharf") - [Locksmith in Islington](/service-areas/islington "Locksmith in Islington") - [Locksmith in Croydon](/service-areas/croydon "Locksmith in Croydon") - [Locksmith in Brixton](/service-areas/brixton "Locksmith in Brixton") - [Locksmith in Notting Hill](/service-areas/notting-hill "Locksmith in Notting Hill") - [All London areas covered](/service-areas) ### Company - [About us](/about) - [Our work](/our-work) - [Contact](/contact) - [Leave a Google review](https://g.page/r/CegDlwgCcfTeEBM/review) Open 24 hours, 365 days Typical response: 30 minutes © 2026 The Bow Locks. 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