Key Cutting in Portsmouth

Come and see us at 185–187 Copnor Road, Portsmouth, PO3 5BT. Bring the key you want copied. If you’re unsure whether it’s an unusual type, call us on 023 9270 6017 before making the journey.

Common front door keys are £8 each, or £21 for three of the same kind. Other key types cost more. Get in touch for a key cutting quote or bring your key into the shop so we can identify it and confirm the price.

Yes, we offer key cutting while you wait. For an unusual key or a larger order, it’s sensible to check with us first. Tell us what you need and how many copies you’d like.

Our workshop handles a wide range, including common cylinder keys, mortice keys and dimple keys. If you don’t know what yours is called, that’s no problem. A clear photo is a useful starting point.

Bring a working key if you have one. If you’ve lost every copy, tell us about the lock and any key number or paperwork you still have. The next step depends on the particular lock. If you’re locked out, take a look at our emergency locksmith service.

It needs checking first. Copying a badly worn key can carry the same problem into the new one. Bring your best working copy if possible, and tell us if it already sticks or needs jiggling.

Tell us the manufacturer and bring any security card or supporting paperwork you have. Some keys need authorisation or a specific ordering route. We can check what’s required for your key before you arrange extra copies.

Don’t force it. Bring the new key back with the key it was copied from, and explain what happens when you try it. Whether it won’t enter, won’t turn or feels stiff helps narrow down the problem.

Yes, we offer lock suiting, including keyed-alike locks and master key systems. Existing locks need assessing for suitability. Tell us which doors you want to open and who needs access, so we can discuss a practical arrangement.

Contact us with your vehicle’s make, model and year, and explain whether you need a spare or have lost all your keys. Cutting the blade and programming electronic functions are different jobs, so we’ll need those details to advise. Our guide to car key replacement explains the main considerations.