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Lock Shop & Security Services Ltd
205-209 Strathmore Ave, Dundee DD3 6SN
Locksmith specialising in Keys, Fobs, Car Keys, Safes, Door Locks, Van Locks and more.
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A curated guide to Dundee's 5 highest-rated locksmiths — ranked by real customer reviews, refreshed every quarter, free to browse.
Finding a reliable locksmith in Dundee isn't always straightforward. Dundee's jute-era tenements dominate the older neighbourhoods — Hilltown, Lochee, Stobswell — while the waterfront regeneration around the V&A has brought a wave of modern flats. The mix means trades here work across centuries of construction technique in a typical month.
Dundee's university and student market means the city's locksmiths handle a regular flow of insurance-spec lock fits and changeovers.
We've curated the 5 highest-rated locksmiths in the city based on real customer reviews, plus what to expect from a Scottish locksmith in 2026.
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205-209 Strathmore Ave, Dundee DD3 6SN
Locksmith specialising in Keys, Fobs, Car Keys, Safes, Door Locks, Van Locks and more.
64 Albert St, Dundee DD4 6QH
Locksmith Dundee is a locksmith operating in Dundee. They hold a 5.0★ Google rating from 143 reviews, securing them a place in our top 5 for Dundee.
Suite G22, 34 Faraday St, Dundee DD2 3QQ
KC Locksmith Services Ltd provides a service within the Dundee/Angus/Perth/St Andrews/Tayport and surrounding area's, who provide a 24/7 Emergency service at very competitive rates. We are fully mobile, and set up to deal with all your domestic, commercial and vehicle entry/key cutting and programming requirements i…
52 Ballumbie Gardens, Dundee DD4 0NR
Dundee based locksmith, specialising in domestic and commercial properties, with great customer service and competitive rates.
Gallier Locksmithing is a local, independent locksmith based in Newport-on-Tay, covering Dundee, Fife and surrounding areas. Services include emergency lockouts, lock repairs, and new lock installations for residential properties. Where possible, non-destructive entry methods are used to avoid unnecessary damage a…
A locksmith handles locks — fitting new ones, replacing damaged or insecure ones, dealing with lockouts, supplying keys, and advising on physical security after a break-in or new-tenant changeover.
Common jobs: Lockout (you, not a burglar); New lock fitted after move-in; Post-burglary lock upgrade; British-Standard lock for insurance; Smart-lock install; Window-lock repair.
The Dundee angle. Dundee-specific touchpoints: the older tenement stock has the usual shared-services complexity, the waterfront and Broughty Ferry stock faces coastal weather exposure, and the smaller-city trade pool means relationships with specific tradespeople build up quickly through word of mouth.
Changing a like-for-like Yale cylinder is a £20 part and 10 minutes if you're confident. Anything insurance-related (BS3621 mortice locks, key-operated bolts) should be done by a registered locksmith so the work is signed off.
If you're not sure where the line is, the hiring guide walks through what to ask, how to vet quotes, and when to walk away.
UK averages for Q1 2026. Sourced from Checkatrade and industry-body data. Scottish prices typically run close to UK average — BCIS reports Scottish construction input costs +5% YoY in 2026. Actual prices vary by job complexity, materials and local supply/demand. Always get a written quote.
Standard callout: £50–£150 (emergency call-outs higher, especially out of hours).
Day rate for bigger jobs: Hourly c. £65.
Typical job costs:
| Job | Typical Scottish range |
|---|---|
| Standard cylinder replacement | £70–£150 |
| Insurance-spec BS3621 mortice lock | £115–£165 |
| Whole-house lock change | £400–£600 |
| Smart-lock fitted (labour + supply) | £250–£500 |
Registrations to look for: Master Locksmiths Association (MLA); Trustmark.
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