Kent
Locked out, need a lock repaired or planning a security upgrade? TLC is a genuine, established locksmith serving homes, landlords and businesses across Kent — with clear pricing and DBS-checked engineers.
Emergency call-outs are available day and night, with planned appointments for non-urgent work.
Every locksmith we send is DBS checked, insured and carries identification.
We explain the likely cost and options before work begins.
Locksmith services for homeowners, tenants, landlords, shops, offices and managed properties.
Every job is carried out by an insured, identifiable engineer.
Where the lock and circumstances allow, we try professional entry methods before drilling or replacing the lock.
ABOUT TLC IN KENT
TLC is a genuine, operating locksmith and security provider — not a national call centre or lead-generation service. We serve Kent because it is where we work, covering the full mix of historic market-town buildings, village properties, new-build estates and commercial premises found across our approved Kent service areas.
We help a wide range of customers across Kent, including:
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Serving London, Essex and Kent. Unsure whether we cover your address? Call 0800 118 2602 and our team will be happy to help.
KENT COVERAGE
Our Kent coverage is location-specific rather than county-wide. The approved service areas below reflect the existing geographic record.
As a major rail hub with international and high-speed connections, Ashford's mix of new-build estates, established streets and retail units keeps us covering both routine home locks and commercial security.
Close to the Dartford Crossing and the M25, Dartford's residential streets and nearby retail and warehouse premises mean we regularly balance home lockouts with commercial call-outs.
Swanley's compact town centre and surrounding residential streets make it a straightforward area for both emergency access help and planned lock upgrades.
Tenterden's historic high street and surrounding Wealden villages call for careful, tidy workmanship on older doors alongside dependable emergency cover.
In this smaller village community near Swanley, we provide the same dependable locksmith cover as our larger service areas, without a long detour to get there.
Hextable's residential streets and village character mean most of our work here is planned lock maintenance and moving-home changes, alongside cover for the occasional lockout.
TLC SECURECARE™
SecureCare™ is designed for homeowners, landlords and businesses that want ongoing locksmith and door-security support — not just emergency assistance. Planned maintenance, professional advice and preventative checks help keep your property secure throughout the year.
Learn how SecureCare™ helps protect homes and businesses across Kent.
YOUR NEAREST LOCKSMITH
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Emergency and booked locksmith services across Ashford, covering 4 postcode areas. DBS-checked engineers, clear pricing, 24 hour emergency call-outs.
Emergency and booked locksmith services across Crockenhill, covering 1 postcode area. DBS-checked engineers, clear pricing, 24 hour emergency call-outs.
Emergency and booked locksmith services across Dartford, covering 1 postcode area. DBS-checked engineers, clear pricing, 24 hour emergency call-outs.
Emergency and booked locksmith services across Hextable, covering 1 postcode area. DBS-checked engineers, clear pricing, 24 hour emergency call-outs.
Locksmith services for Swanley, Crockenhill & Hextable, BR8. Emergency lockouts, lock repairs, replacements and security work for homes, landlords and local businesses.
Locksmith services for Canterbury (city centre), CT1. Emergency lockouts, lock repairs, replacements and security work for homes, landlords and local businesses.
Locksmith services for Canterbury (north & university), CT2. Emergency lockouts, lock repairs, replacements and security work for homes, landlords and local businesses.
Locksmith services for Sturry & Littlebourne, CT3. Emergency lockouts, lock repairs, replacements and security work for homes, landlords and local businesses.
Locksmith services for Chartham & Chilham, CT4. Emergency lockouts, lock repairs, replacements and security work for homes, landlords and local businesses.
Locksmith services for Whitstable, CT5. Emergency lockouts, lock repairs, replacements and security work for homes, landlords and local businesses.
Locksmith services for Herne Bay, CT6. Emergency lockouts, lock repairs, replacements and security work for homes, landlords and local businesses.
Locksmith services for Birchington-on-Sea, CT7. Emergency lockouts, lock repairs, replacements and security work for homes, landlords and local businesses.
Locksmith services for Westgate-on-Sea, CT8. Emergency lockouts, lock repairs, replacements and security work for homes, landlords and local businesses.
Locksmith services for Margate, CT9. Emergency lockouts, lock repairs, replacements and security work for homes, landlords and local businesses.
Locksmith services for Broadstairs, CT10. Emergency lockouts, lock repairs, replacements and security work for homes, landlords and local businesses.
Locksmith services for Ramsgate, CT11. Emergency lockouts, lock repairs, replacements and security work for homes, landlords and local businesses.
Locksmith services for Manston & Minster, CT12. Emergency lockouts, lock repairs, replacements and security work for homes, landlords and local businesses.
Locksmith services for Sandwich, CT13. Emergency lockouts, lock repairs, replacements and security work for homes, landlords and local businesses.
Locksmith services for Deal, CT14. Emergency lockouts, lock repairs, replacements and security work for homes, landlords and local businesses.
Locksmith services for Temple Ewell & River, CT15. Emergency lockouts, lock repairs, replacements and security work for homes, landlords and local businesses.
Locksmith services for Dover (town centre), CT16. Emergency lockouts, lock repairs, replacements and security work for homes, landlords and local businesses.
Locksmith services for Dover (west), CT17. Emergency lockouts, lock repairs, replacements and security work for homes, landlords and local businesses.
Locksmith services for Densole & Elham, CT18. Emergency lockouts, lock repairs, replacements and security work for homes, landlords and local businesses.
Locksmith services for Folkestone (central), CT19. Emergency lockouts, lock repairs, replacements and security work for homes, landlords and local businesses.
Locksmith services for Folkestone (west) & Sandgate, CT20. Emergency lockouts, lock repairs, replacements and security work for homes, landlords and local businesses.
Locksmith services for Hythe, CT21. Emergency lockouts, lock repairs, replacements and security work for homes, landlords and local businesses.
Locksmith services for Dartford (central), DA1. Emergency lockouts, lock repairs, replacements and security work for homes, landlords and local businesses.
Locksmith services for Wilmington & Darenth, DA2. Emergency lockouts, lock repairs, replacements and security work for homes, landlords and local businesses.
Locksmith services for Longfield & New Barn, DA3. Emergency lockouts, lock repairs, replacements and security work for homes, landlords and local businesses.
Locksmith services for Farningham & Eynsford, DA4. Emergency lockouts, lock repairs, replacements and security work for homes, landlords and local businesses.
Locksmith services for Swanscombe & Greenhithe, DA10. Emergency lockouts, lock repairs, replacements and security work for homes, landlords and local businesses.
Locksmith services for Gravesend (central), DA11. Emergency lockouts, lock repairs, replacements and security work for homes, landlords and local businesses.
Locksmith services for Gravesend (east) & Chalk, DA12. Emergency lockouts, lock repairs, replacements and security work for homes, landlords and local businesses.
Locksmith services for Meopham & Vigo, DA13. Emergency lockouts, lock repairs, replacements and security work for homes, landlords and local businesses.
Locksmith services for Rochester, ME1. Emergency lockouts, lock repairs, replacements and security work for homes, landlords and local businesses.
Locksmith services for Strood, ME2. Emergency lockouts, lock repairs, replacements and security work for homes, landlords and local businesses.
Locksmith services for Isle of Grain & Hoo Peninsula, ME3. Emergency lockouts, lock repairs, replacements and security work for homes, landlords and local businesses.
Locksmith services for Chatham, ME4. Emergency lockouts, lock repairs, replacements and security work for homes, landlords and local businesses.
Locksmith services for Walderslade & Luton, ME5. Emergency lockouts, lock repairs, replacements and security work for homes, landlords and local businesses.
Locksmith services for Snodland, ME6. Emergency lockouts, lock repairs, replacements and security work for homes, landlords and local businesses.
Locksmith services for Gillingham, ME7. Emergency lockouts, lock repairs, replacements and security work for homes, landlords and local businesses.
Locksmith services for Rainham (Kent), ME8. Emergency lockouts, lock repairs, replacements and security work for homes, landlords and local businesses.
Locksmith services for Iwade & Bobbing, ME9. Emergency lockouts, lock repairs, replacements and security work for homes, landlords and local businesses.
Locksmith services for Sittingbourne, ME10. Emergency lockouts, lock repairs, replacements and security work for homes, landlords and local businesses.
Locksmith services for Minster-on-Sea, ME11. Emergency lockouts, lock repairs, replacements and security work for homes, landlords and local businesses.
Locksmith services for Sheerness, ME12. Emergency lockouts, lock repairs, replacements and security work for homes, landlords and local businesses.
Locksmith services for Faversham, ME13. Emergency lockouts, lock repairs, replacements and security work for homes, landlords and local businesses.
Locksmith services for Maidstone (central & north), ME14. Emergency lockouts, lock repairs, replacements and security work for homes, landlords and local businesses.
Locksmith services for Maidstone (south), ME15. Emergency lockouts, lock repairs, replacements and security work for homes, landlords and local businesses.
Locksmith services for Maidstone (west), ME16. Emergency lockouts, lock repairs, replacements and security work for homes, landlords and local businesses.
Locksmith services for Harrietsham & Leeds, ME17. Emergency lockouts, lock repairs, replacements and security work for homes, landlords and local businesses.
Locksmith services for Yalding & Wateringbury, ME18. Emergency lockouts, lock repairs, replacements and security work for homes, landlords and local businesses.
Locksmith services for Halling & West Malling, ME19. Emergency lockouts, lock repairs, replacements and security work for homes, landlords and local businesses.
Locksmith services for Aylesford, ME20. Emergency lockouts, lock repairs, replacements and security work for homes, landlords and local businesses.
Locksmith services for Tunbridge Wells (central), TN1. Emergency lockouts, lock repairs, replacements and security work for homes, landlords and local businesses.
Locksmith services for Tunbridge Wells (south), TN2. Emergency lockouts, lock repairs, replacements and security work for homes, landlords and local businesses.
Locksmith services for Tunbridge Wells (Rusthall & Langton Green), TN3. Emergency lockouts, lock repairs, replacements and security work for homes, landlords and local businesses.
Locksmith services for Tunbridge Wells (west), TN4. Emergency lockouts, lock repairs, replacements and security work for homes, landlords and local businesses.
Locksmith services for Edenbridge, TN8. Emergency lockouts, lock repairs, replacements and security work for homes, landlords and local businesses.
Locksmith services for Tonbridge (central), TN9. Emergency lockouts, lock repairs, replacements and security work for homes, landlords and local businesses.
Locksmith services for Tonbridge (east), TN10. Emergency lockouts, lock repairs, replacements and security work for homes, landlords and local businesses.
Locksmith services for Hadlow & Tonbridge rural, TN11. Emergency lockouts, lock repairs, replacements and security work for homes, landlords and local businesses.
Locksmith services for Paddock Wood & Marden, TN12. Emergency lockouts, lock repairs, replacements and security work for homes, landlords and local businesses.
Locksmith services for Sevenoaks (central), TN13. Emergency lockouts, lock repairs, replacements and security work for homes, landlords and local businesses.
Locksmith services for Halstead & Sevenoaks rural, TN14. Emergency lockouts, lock repairs, replacements and security work for homes, landlords and local businesses.
Locksmith services for Wrotham & Borough Green, TN15. Emergency lockouts, lock repairs, replacements and security work for homes, landlords and local businesses.
Locksmith services for Cranbrook, TN17. Emergency lockouts, lock repairs, replacements and security work for homes, landlords and local businesses.
Locksmith services for Hawkhurst, TN18. Emergency lockouts, lock repairs, replacements and security work for homes, landlords and local businesses.
Locksmith services for Ashford (central), TN23. Emergency lockouts, lock repairs, replacements and security work for homes, landlords and local businesses.
Locksmith services for Ashford (east), TN24. Emergency lockouts, lock repairs, replacements and security work for homes, landlords and local businesses.
Locksmith services for Wye & Ashford rural, TN25. Emergency lockouts, lock repairs, replacements and security work for homes, landlords and local businesses.
Locksmith services for Woodchurch & Ashford rural, TN26. Emergency lockouts, lock repairs, replacements and security work for homes, landlords and local businesses.
Locksmith services for Charing & Lenham, TN27. Emergency lockouts, lock repairs, replacements and security work for homes, landlords and local businesses.
Locksmith services for New Romney, TN28. Emergency lockouts, lock repairs, replacements and security work for homes, landlords and local businesses.
Locksmith services for Romney Marsh, TN29. Emergency lockouts, lock repairs, replacements and security work for homes, landlords and local businesses.
Locksmith services for Tenterden, TN30. Emergency lockouts, lock repairs, replacements and security work for homes, landlords and local businesses.
Locksmith services for Sandhurst (Kent), TN32. Emergency lockouts, lock repairs, replacements and security work for homes, landlords and local businesses.
Emergency and booked locksmith services across Swanley, covering 1 postcode area. DBS-checked engineers, clear pricing, 24 hour emergency call-outs.
Emergency and booked locksmith services across Tenterden, covering 1 postcode area. DBS-checked engineers, clear pricing, 24 hour emergency call-outs.
Need Advice or Ready to Book?
Whether you're locked out, planning a lock upgrade or simply need expert advice, our team is here to help.
SERVICES
Urgent help for lockouts, break-in damage and lock faults across Kent, day or night.
Lock repairs, replacements and security improvements for Kent houses, village properties and new-build estates.
Support for offices, shops and warehouse premises near the M25 and across Kent's towns, with appointments around trading hours.
Repairs for stiff, dropped or misaligned uPVC and composite doors and windows on newer Kent developments.
Assessment of worn, damaged or unreliable locks, with repair options explained before replacement is considered.
Compatible replacement locks for the door as fitted, including options that meet common insurer requirements.
A planned review of external doors and key control when moving into a Kent home.
Proportionate security upgrades based on the existing door, hardware and the reason for the request.
COMMERCIAL & FACILITIES
Kent's commercial premises range from warehouse and retail units near Dartford and the M25 to shops and offices in Ashford and Swanley's town centres. We support all of them with dependable locksmith work.
Kent's mix of village properties, new-build estates and managed developments means landlords, agents and facilities teams need a locksmith who understands shared-access buildings and multi-site portfolios.
WHY CHOOSE TLC
We work across the full range of property types found in Kent, from historic market-town buildings and village properties to new-build estates near the M25 corridor.
We attend homes and businesses throughout Ashford, Dartford, Swanley, Tenterden, Crockenhill and Hextable for both emergency call-outs and booked work.
We assess the door and frame as a complete system, not just the lock, so the work fixes the actual problem.
We stand behind the work we carry out and will explain what is covered before any job begins.
Every engineer we send is DBS checked, insured and carries identification for your reassurance.
We explain the likely cost and available options before starting, and confirm any additional work with you first.
You can reach us by phone for urgent problems or book a convenient appointment for planned work.
REASONS TO TRUST US
We repair, replace and upgrade locks from many of the UK's best-known manufacturers. Where a direct replacement is unavailable, we will explain the most suitable compatible options.
FAQ
Attendance depends on your location, traffic and current demand. Emergency jobs are prioritised, and we will give you the clearest available estimate when you call.
The price depends on the work required, the type of lock and whether replacement parts are needed. We will explain the likely cost before work begins and confirm any additional work with you first.
Where the lock and circumstances allow, we try non-destructive entry methods first. Some failed, damaged or high-security locks may still need to be drilled or replaced.
Yes. Emergency locksmith assistance is available 24 hours a day, including nights, weekends and bank holidays.
In many cases, yes. Our locksmiths carry commonly used locks and cylinders, although specialist products may need to be ordered.
Yes. Every locksmith we send is DBS checked, insured and carries identification.
Yes. We support landlords, letting agents, block managers and facilities teams with lock changes, access problems, communal doors and planned portfolio work.
We serve customers across Ashford, Dartford, Swanley, Tenterden, Crockenhill and Hextable. Use the area checker or contact us if you are unsure whether we cover your address.
Yes. We can inspect your existing locks and recommend suitable British Standard or insurance-compliant replacements where required.
Yes. We support offices, shops and warehouse units across Kent's towns, with appointments arranged around trading hours.
We cover Ashford, Dartford, Swanley, Tenterden, Crockenhill and Hextable. Use the postcode checker above to confirm coverage for your address.
TLC SECURECARE™
TLC SecureCare™ is designed for customers who want ongoing support rather than waiting for the next emergency. Plans start from £11 per month, with access to member benefits and support options for eligible lock and door problems.
Plans start from £11 per month.
Eligibility criteria and terms apply.
Discover TLC SecureCare™
Call us now for urgent help, or book a locksmith for planned repairs, replacements and security upgrades.