Putney is a popular, leafy residential area on the south bank of the Thames, well-known for its prestigious rowing clubs, picturesque riverside walks, and easy access to the open heathland of Putney Heath and Richmond Park. The neighbourhood consistently attracts families and young professionals thanks to its excellent schools, independent high street, and reliable transport links via the District line at Putney Bridge and National Rail from Putney station. Properties vary considerably across SW15 — from large Victorian and Edwardian semi-detached houses on roads behind the High Street to modern riverside apartment developments along the Thames. The proximity to the river and the open heath means many properties are larger than typical inner-London homes, with multiple external access points including rear garden gates and separate garage access. The high concentration of rental properties — particularly the large Victorian semis converted into flats — also means lock changes and re-keying between tenancies are among the most frequent call-out types in the area.
Lock insight: Putney's large stock of Victorian semi-detached houses commonly features 5-lever mortice locks on solid timber front and rear doors, with communal nightlatch systems on converted flat entrances. The growing number of modern riverside apartment blocks uses euro cylinders and UPVC multipoint locking systems with anti-snap provisions. Older converted properties sometimes have inadequate 2-lever mortice locks that do not meet insurance minimum standards — upgrading to BS3621 5-lever is a common job in SW15. We stock parts for all door types encountered in the area.
Whether you are locked out of your flat, need your office secured, or require UPVC door repairs, our dedicated mobile engineers are stationed in and around Putney and available 24/7.
Borough: Wandsworth | Postcode: SW15
Common property types: Victorian semis, riverside apartments, period conversions, rental flats, Edwardian detached houses
Putney sits at the meeting point of the SW15 and SW18 postcodes, with the Thames as its northern boundary and Putney Heath to the south-west. Our engineers access the area via Putney Bridge from the north or via the A3 from the south, and are familiar with the permit parking zones covering residential streets off the High Street. Late-night and weekend call-outs are common here, particularly from residents returning from the lively pubs and restaurants along the riverside. We also receive regular calls from landlords managing the large portfolio of rental properties in the area.
We serve streets near: Putney Bridge, Putney Heath, Putney High Street, Wandsworth Park, Putney Rowing Clubs
We also cover nearby: Wandsworth , Roehampton , Wimbledon , Fulham
Emergency door opening
Locks supplied & fitted to BS3621
Lock Replacement / Installation
Replacement cylinders & levers for existing locks
Locks and handles repaired
Break in repairs, additional security update
Locks to cabinets and postboxes
uPVC door and window installation
uPVC mechanism repair / replacements
Auto Locksmith
Not just the ordinary locksmiths.You can count on us for:
Professional locksmith services
Safety contractor approved
360 Days Warranty
Full range of British standard locks
17 +
27.2k +
131 +
53.7k +
Locks repaired21.5k +
Working hours3700 +
Happy customersWe typically reach Putney within 20 to 30 minutes. Our engineers cover South West London including Putney, Wandsworth, and Roehampton, and are on call around the clock every day of the year. Traffic on Putney Bridge and the A3 can vary, and we'll always give you a realistic ETA on the phone before we dispatch so you're not left waiting in uncertainty.
Our pricing is transparent and confirmed on the phone before we dispatch. A standard non-destructive lockout entry is priced differently to a full lock replacement, and we'll always quote both the call-out and parts cost upfront. There are no hidden charges. Our aim is to provide honest, fair pricing to Putney residents and landlords — we don't price-gauge on emergency or late-night calls.
Yes. Putney has a high number of rental properties and HMOs, and between-tenancy lock changes are one of our most common call types in SW15. We regularly work with landlords, letting agents, and tenants across the area to change cylinders between tenancies, issue new key sets, and comply with the security requirements of new tenancy agreements. We can turn around a standard cylinder change in under 30 minutes per door.
In the great majority of cases, yes. Our engineers use specialist non-destructive entry tools to pick or bypass UPVC lock cylinders and multipoint gearboxes to regain access without causing any damage to the door or frame. Drilling is only used as a last resort when a lock is mechanically failed or has been tampered with, and it is always discussed and agreed with you first. We aim to leave your door in fully working order.
Absolutely. We supply and fit TS007 3-star anti-snap, anti-pick, and anti-bump euro cylinders suitable for UPVC and composite doors across Putney. These cylinders have a sacrificial front section that breaks away under attack, protecting the internal mechanism and preventing the lock-snapping technique used in the majority of UPVC door break-ins. They are insurance-approved and we can fit one in under 15 minutes in most cases.
locksmith services
We know it's burning.
And we're here to help you.Swiftly.
.svg){kind=icon}
