What a locksmith does
A locksmith gets you back in when you're locked out, changes and upgrades locks, repairs the mechanisms on uPVC doors and fits window locks and other security improvements. A good locksmith opens most doors without damaging them.
Fettld is free to use for locksmith jobs across Wigan. For a lockout, post the job as an emergency so local locksmiths see it straight away.
Common locksmith jobs in Wigan
These are the locksmith jobs you can post on Fettld. Pick the closest one, describe the problem in your own words and add a few photos so locksmiths can quote accurately.
- Locked out
- Lock change
- uPVC door mechanisms
- Window locks
- Security upgrades
Before you hire a locksmith
A price before they start
Agree the call-out charge and the likely total before the locksmith begins, including any extra for evenings, weekends or new locks.
ID-checked
A locksmith gains access to your home. Every locksmith on Fettld completes a photo ID check before they can quote.
Insurance-approved locks
If your home insurance asks for a certain standard of lock, such as BS3621 or a TS007 3-star cylinder, mention it so the locksmith fits the right one.
Locksmith prices: rough guidance
To help you sense-check quotes, here are broad typical ranges for straightforward jobs. They're guidance only, not Fettld prices or averages, and every quote in Wigan will depend on access, materials, the size of the job and how soon you need it.
| Job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Non-destructive entry for a lockout | £70 to £150 |
| Replace a euro cylinder lock | £70 to £150 |
| Replace a uPVC door mechanism | £120 to £250 |
How Fettld protects your deposit
When you accept a quote, you pay a deposit to Fettld, not straight to the locksmith. Your money is held as a deposit by Fettld until you approve the work. It's released when you confirm the job is done, or automatically 7 days after the trade marks the stage complete if you don't raise a problem.
- Post your locksmith job for free with photos and the Wigan postcode, so only local trades see it.
- Compare fixed quotes, reviews and checks, and message locksmiths before you choose.
- Pay safely. Your money is held as a deposit by Fettld until you approve the work, and bigger jobs are split into stages. If something goes wrong, our Resolution Centre steps in.
Locksmiths in Wigan: questions
Will a locksmith damage my door?
Most lockouts can be opened without damage. Some high-security locks need drilling, in which case the locksmith should explain and agree the cost of a replacement first.
Should I change the locks when I move house?
It's sensible, because you don't know who else has keys. Changing euro cylinders on modern doors is usually quick and inexpensive.
What is an anti-snap lock?
A euro cylinder designed to resist a common burglary method that snaps the lock. Look for TS007 3-star or Sold Secure Diamond ratings.