Emergency lockout
Explain the door type, whether keys are lost or inside, and how you can confirm your right to access the property.
Trades services · London
Locksmith services in London
Whether you are locked out, replacing a lock or dealing with a stiff uPVC mechanism, Sortd helps you explain the door, lock and urgency before a professional takes the job.
- Clear brief before posting
- Relevant professionals choose the work
- Rate and total shown before booking
What you can post
Start with the outcome you need.
These are live locksmith job types on Sortd. Your brief can be edited before it reaches professionals.
Lock change
Share the current lock or door type and why it needs replacing, such as a move, lost key or damaged cylinder.
Sticky or faulty lock repair
Describe what the key and handle do, whether the door closes properly and when the problem started.
Security upgrade
Outline the doors or windows you want reviewed and the outcome you are trying to achieve.
uPVC and multi-point locks
Include photos of the handle, lock edge and door, plus any symptoms such as lifting, jamming or failed engagement.
A better brief
Give professionals enough to choose well.
Useful detail reduces back-and-forth and makes it easier to judge timing, access and the likely scope.
Identify the door
Say whether it is timber, composite, aluminium or uPVC and whether the problem is at the front, back or an internal door.
Describe the failure
Does the key turn, does the handle lift, and can the door open or close? Precise symptoms make the first response more useful.
Prepare proof of access
For lockout work, be ready to show identification or another reasonable way to confirm you are entitled to enter.
How Sortd works
From plain-English request to a clear booking.
- 01
Describe the job
Tell Jack what happened, where the job is and when you need it. He shapes the details into an editable brief.
- 02
A professional chooses it
Relevant local professionals can review the scope, timing and offered rate before accepting or proposing a change.
- 03
Review, book and track
Confirm the professional, rate, minimum and service fee, then keep messages, completion and payment together.
Before work starts
Tell the professional if the property is insecure
A lockout and an unsecured door are different priorities. Say clearly if a door cannot be closed or locked, and avoid posting sensitive security details publicly in the brief.
Questions, answered
Locksmith jobs on Sortd
Clear expectations make a stronger first brief and a smoother booking.
Can I post an emergency lockout?
Yes. Add the postcode area, door type and urgency. A suitable locksmith still needs to be available and choose the work.
What photos are useful?
Photograph the handle, keyway, door edge and full door where safe. Do not include keys, alarm codes or other sensitive security information.
Can a locksmith help with a uPVC door?
The live catalogue includes uPVC and multi-point lock jobs. Describe whether the handle, key, alignment or locking points appear to be failing.
Start your request
What needs sorting?
Describe your locksmith job in your own words. Review the brief before it goes live.