About
Thanet Locksmiths Ltd

Your Local, Trusted Locksmith in Thanet.

When you call Thanet Locksmiths, you won’t be connected to a national call centre or automated system. You’ll speak directly with Ian Stevenson, a local locksmith who lives and works here in Thanet.

With over 35 years of experience in the security industry and more than six years serving the local community as a professional locksmith, I provide reliable, honest, and high-quality locksmith services to homes and businesses across Margate, Cliftonville, Broadstairs, and the surrounding Thanet villages. Thanet Locksmiths was founded in 2019 with a simple goal: to provide a trustworthy local locksmith service built on skill, transparency, and fair pricing.

👤 About Ian 
Hi, I’m Ian, the founder of Thanet Locksmiths Ltd and your local emergency locksmith covering Ramsgate, Margate, Broadstairs, Birchington, and Westgate.
As an independent, SIA-licensed local locksmith with over 35 years of security industry experience, I provide an honest, personal service from a local family business you can trust—not a national call centre or a newly trained subcontractor.
Whether you’re need to gain entry after a lockout, require professional snapped key extraction, or want to upgrade your property to the latest high-security cylinders, I’m here to help. Every installation comes with a full 12-month workmanship guarantee, and we always provide free, fixed, upfront quotes so there are never any hidden surprises.
I understand that a lock problem is always urgent. That’s why we provide a rapid-response emergency call-out service across Thanet from 7 AM to 10 PM daily. We aim to get to you within 30 minutes, using non-destructive entry methods wherever possible to get you safely back inside without unnecessary damage or expense. We accept cash, credit/debit cards, and contactless on-site via our secure SumUp machine to make a stressful situation as smooth as possible.
No job is too big or too small. For fast help or friendly security advice, call Ian today on 07971 849358 or 01843 278928 — let’s get your security sorted.
SIA Licenced

The “Honest Locksmith” Approach

We don’t believe in “lock gods.” No locksmith can open every single lock in the world, and anyone who says they can isn’t being honest. At Thanet Locksmiths Ltd, my reputation across Ramsgate, Broadstairs, and Margate is built entirely on integrity, skill, and upfront clarity.
    • Non-Destructive Entry First: I use specialised tools and 35 years of security industry training to gain entry without damaging your door or lock mechanism whenever possible.
    • No “Drill-First” Tactics: Unlike national call centre operations that immediately reach for a drill to run up an expensive bill, I always prioritise professional lock picking and expert bypass techniques.
    • Transparent Fixed Pricing: I believe in fair, upfront costs with no hidden extras. We provide free quotes over the phone or via WhatsApp photos, confirming your exact fixed price before any tools touch your door.
    • No Call-Out Fee on Completed Work: We do not charge a call-out fee when you book us to complete your locksmith work—you only pay the agreed fixed price for the job. If you require an in-person visit purely for an on-site estimate or diagnostic inspection without work being carried out, a flat £40 fuel and assessment fee applies. If you go ahead with the work during that visit, this fee is completely waived.
 

Why Choose a Local Independent?

In an age of impersonal national franchises, choosing a local independent like me ensures:

  • Rapid Response: I know the shortcuts through Ramsgate, Margate, and Broadstairs to get to you fast.

  • Personal Accountability: The person you speak to on the phone (Ian) is the person who turns up at your door.

  • Local Knowledge: From Victorian mortice locks in Ramsgate to modern uPVC gearboxes in Cliftonville, I know the common security issues facing Thanet homes.

New locks installed.

Whether your locked out or need your existing locks replaced, we are here for you.

07971 849358

Our Values: Why We Stand Out

  • Honesty: The key to a business’s trustworthiness.

  • Excellence: Performing every job—from a simple key extraction to a full uPVC mechanism replacement—to the highest standard.

  • Community: Building lasting relationships by saving customers money through repairs rather than unnecessary replacements.

Our Mission

We strive to provide the most reliable and efficient locksmith services, without compromising on quality. We also aim to prove our skills, fair prices and customer care, so that we continue our business relationship for many years, beyond the first job we complete.

Core Values

  • Consider honesty as the key to a business’ trustworthiness and integrity.
  • Always do the right thing to solve the customer’s problem.
  • Perform all work with the highest level of excellence in mind.
Your Local Emergency Locksmith Service across Ramsgate, Margate, and Thanet

We have the tools & the training to get the job done.

07971 849358

Need a Trustworthy Locksmith Today?

Whether you’re locked out, have a faulty uPVC door, or want to upgrade to 3-Star Anti-Snap security, I am here to help.

Call Ian Directly: 07971 849358

SIA Licensed | Enhanced DBS Checked | 5-Star Rated Service