Locksmith in Basingstoke: Emergency Lockouts and Planned Lock Work
Looking for a Basingstoke locksmith? Basingstoke has several locksmiths based in the town itself, but Pip Lockout is not one of them. It is a one-person mobile business: Phillip Aylen works out of East Anton in Andover and drives over for lockouts, door lock repairs and new locks. This page sets out when that arrangement suits you, what he does and doesn’t take on, and how the cost is worked out.
When a visit from Andover makes sense
If you are locked out, ring and ask for the arrival estimate before you decide. It varies with where he is when you ring and which part of town you are in, so you hear a realistic figure rather than a standard promise. Calls are taken round the clock, and how an emergency lockout is handled explains what happens after he arrives.
When the job isn’t urgent, the distance matters far less. A stiff door, a lock that needs changing after a move, or an upgrade you have been meaning to get round to can be booked for a time that suits you both.
Basingstoke homes and the doors that come with them
Basingstoke began as an old market town and grew rapidly from the 1960s, which is why one town now holds so many different ages of housing. Around the historic centre sit later estates such as Popley, Chineham, Kempshott and Hatch Warren, and the town centre itself includes flats and apartments.
Different ages of home tend to carry different doors, and a postcode won’t tell Phillip which one you have, so it helps to describe it when you call:
Planned jobs: new owners, landlords and small premises
New owners often want the cylinders changed so nobody else holds a working key. Landlords and letting agents sometimes need the same between tenancies, and small shops or offices may want hardware that suits how the premises are used. The lock upgrades and commercial work pages show the options in more detail.
Expect to be asked for proof of residence before any lock is opened: photo ID that carries your address, or for tenants, paperwork such as a tenancy agreement or confirmation from the agent. The check protects the person living there as much as the property.
What affects the cost
No call-out fee is charged, so the drive from Andover never shows up as an extra. The bill is made up of labour plus whatever hardware goes in, and you will have agreed it before Phillip starts. The type of lock, the construction of the door, the parts involved and the situation on the day all move the total, which is why this page lists no figures. The pricing page explains the thinking in more depth.
Who turns up
Phillip goes to every job in person, so the voice on the phone is the person at your door. His background checks and cover are a Basic DBS certificate and public liability insurance of £5 million, and hardware he fits comes with a year’s guarantee. Doors are opened without damage where the lock allows, and drilling is treated as a last resort. Customer feedback is on Checkatrade and Google, and the About page tells you more about how the business runs.
Get in touch
To book a visit or ask something first, call 07391 815690 or send a message through the contact page.