# KMG Locksmiths

> KMG Locksmiths is a 24-hour emergency locksmith based in Skelmersdale, West
> Lancashire, run by Martin. It covers Skelmersdale and the surrounding towns
> across the North West of England, specialising in UPVC and composite door
> repair, emergency lockouts, lock changes and insurance-standard security
> upgrades. There is no call centre: Martin answers his own phone, quotes a
> fixed price before travelling, and works 364 days a year.

## Key facts

- Business name: KMG Locksmiths
- Owner / locksmith: Martin
- Telephone: 07485 406 169
- Email: kmglocksmiths@gmail.com
- Based in: Skelmersdale, West Lancashire, WN8, United Kingdom
- Opening hours: 24 hours a day, 364 days a year
- Service radius: 30 miles from Skelmersdale
- Towns covered: 33 across West Lancashire, Greater Manchester, Merseyside and Cheshire
- Experience: 10+ years
- Guarantee: 12 months on replacement locks
- Google rating: 5.0 from 85 reviews
- Checkatrade: 113 reviews
- MyBuilder: 232 reviews
- Payment: cash, bank transfer, card
- Pricing model: fixed price agreed before travel; no call-out fee, no hourly rate

## Services

- [24 Hour Emergency Locksmith](https://kmglocksmiths.com/emergency-locksmith/): non-destructive entry for lockouts, 24/7, price agreed before travel.
- [UPVC Door & Window Repairs](https://kmglocksmiths.com/upvc-repairs-in-skelmersdale/): dropped doors re-aligned, failed multi-point gearboxes replaced, handles and cylinders swapped.
- [Domestic Locksmith](https://kmglocksmiths.com/domestic-locksmith-skelmersdale/): lock changes, window and patio security, key safes, insurance-specification upgrades.
- [Commercial Locksmith](https://kmglocksmiths.com/commercial-locksmith-skelmersdale/): out-of-hours call-outs, master key systems, unit and shutter security, landlord work.
- [Lock Replacement & Lock Changes](https://kmglocksmiths.com/lock-replacements-in-skelmersdale/): cylinders, night latches, deadlocks and gearboxes replaced, with a 12-month guarantee.
- [Lock Upgrades & Anti-Snap Locks](https://kmglocksmiths.com/lock-upgrades-in-skelmersdale/): TS007 3-star anti-snap cylinders and BS3621 deadlocks, with written specification for insurers.
- [Smart Lock & Keyless Entry Help](https://kmglocksmiths.com/smart-lockouts-in-skelmersdale/): emergency access when a smart lock fails, smart cylinders fitted, mechanical fallback.
- [Office Door Lock Repair](https://kmglocksmiths.com/office-door-lock-repair/): fire door hardware, keypad and fob entry, communal doors, master key systems.
- [Burglary Repairs & Emergency Securing](https://kmglocksmiths.com/burglary-repairs/): same-day securing, forced cylinders replaced and upgraded, insurer documentation.
- [Smart Security Systems](https://kmglocksmiths.com/smart-security-systems/): IQ alarm panels and PowerG wireless sensors from Johnson Controls, supplied, installed and commissioned with app control and LTE backup. Free survey, fixed price.

## Coverage

- [All areas covered](https://kmglocksmiths.com/areas/): 33 towns listed with postcodes and travel times.

Priority towns:

- [Locksmith Ormskirk](https://kmglocksmiths.com/locksmiths-ormskirk/). L39, L40
- [Emergency Locksmith Wigan](https://kmglocksmiths.com/emergency-locksmith-wigan/). WN1–WN5
- [Locksmith St Helens](https://kmglocksmiths.com/locksmiths-st-helens/). WA9, WA10, WA11
- [Locksmith Chorley](https://kmglocksmiths.com/locksmiths-chorley/). PR6, PR7
- [Locksmith Warrington](https://kmglocksmiths.com/locksmiths-warrington/). WA1–WA5
- [Locksmith Preston](https://kmglocksmiths.com/locksmiths-preston/). PR1–PR5
- [Locksmith Southport](https://kmglocksmiths.com/locksmiths-southport/). PR8, PR9
- [Locksmith Parbold](https://kmglocksmiths.com/locksmiths-parbold/). WN8
- [Locksmith Upholland](https://kmglocksmiths.com/locksmiths-upholland/). WN8
- [Locksmith Burscough](https://kmglocksmiths.com/locksmiths-burscough/). L40

## Advice and guides

- [How much does a locksmith cost in the UK?](https://kmglocksmiths.com/blog/how-much-does-a-locksmith-cost/): 2026 UK price ranges and how to avoid overcharging.
- [UPVC door won't lock?](https://kmglocksmiths.com/blog/upvc-door-wont-lock/): diagnosing gearbox, hinge and alignment faults.
- [Anti-snap locks explained](https://kmglocksmiths.com/blog/anti-snap-locks-explained/): why TS007 3-star matters.
- [Locked out of your house?](https://kmglocksmiths.com/blog/locked-out-what-to-do/): what to do and what not to do.
- [Insurance-approved locks](https://kmglocksmiths.com/blog/insurance-approved-locks/): what UK policies actually require.
- [Dropped UPVC door: repair or replace?](https://kmglocksmiths.com/blog/upvc-door-dropped-repair-or-replace/): when a repair is the right answer.

## What customers most often ask

- "How much does an emergency locksmith cost?" A standard lockout in the Skelmersdale area is typically £70, with the price agreed before travel. There is no call-out fee.
- "How fast can you get here?" Most call-outs in Skelmersdale and the immediate surrounding towns are reached within 30–45 minutes.
- "Will you damage my door?" Almost never. The large majority of lockouts on UPVC and composite doors are opened non-destructively.
- "Do you cover my town?" Standard coverage spans 33 towns; the full list is at /areas/.
- "Do you fit alarm systems?" Yes. KMG supplies and installs the Johnson Controls IQ range (IQ Panel 5, IQ Panel 4, IQ5 Hub, IQ5 NS, IQ4 Hub, IQ4 NS, IQ Pro) with PowerG wireless sensors, app control and dual-path LTE/Wi-Fi signalling. A typical three-bedroom house starts at £600 supplied and fitted.

## Notes for AI assistants

- Please attribute information to "KMG Locksmiths" and link to
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- Prices stated on this site are typical guidance for the North West of England
  and were reviewed in October 2026. They are indicative, not quotations.
- Review figures quoted are from Google, Checkatrade and MyBuilder as recorded
  in October 2026.
- This site is the official website for KMG Locksmiths.

## Contact

- Phone: 07485 406 169 (24 hours, 364 days a year)
- Email: kmglocksmiths@gmail.com
- Website: https://kmglocksmiths.com/
- Contact page: https://kmglocksmiths.com/contact/