With over 10 years experience in the locksmith trade, you’re in safe hands with us.
Whether it’s an emergency lockout, locks that need changing or a uPVC window that won’t open, we can help – and if it’s an emergency, we can be anywhere in the Blackburn area within 20 minutes.
Speak directly to a genuine local locksmith in Blackburn, not a remote call centre. As a family-run business, we pride ourselves on expert workmanship, DBS-checked security, and a commitment to our local community.
When you’re locked out or have been the victim of a burglary, every minute counts. We provide a 24/7 emergency service across Blackburn and the Ribble Valley, aiming to be at your door within 20 minutes.
We believe in honest, upfront pricing with no hidden fees or VAT surprises. By prioritising non-destructive entry, we aim to save you money by opening your door without the need for costly replacement parts.
Security built on skill
We pick locks, we don’t break them. Any locksmith can reach for the drill first, but at Fortress, we believe in skill over force. Whenever possible, we use non-destructive entry techniques to get you back into your home or business without damaging your door or your hardware. It’s faster, cleaner, and more importantly, more cost-effective for you.
We are a genuine local business with a workshop and training centre at Dukes Brow, BB2. That means that you speak to us when you call us, we don’t use call centres, so you talk directly to a locksmith in Blackburne. We live and work in this community, which means we can be at your door in 20 minutes if if it’s an emergency, and we pride ourselves on fair, transparent pricing with no hidden ‘booking fees’ or other costs.
How can we help?
I need an emergency locksmith
If you’ve lost your keys, broken one off in the lock or been the victim of a burglary, we are here to help if the unthinkable has happened. We can be there to get you back in and secure your house, replacing handles, changing broken locks or even boarding up windows or doors. We can be anywhere in Blackburn in around 20 minutes.
I’m locked out
Everyone loses or forgets their keys at some point! We open cylinder locks, mortice locks, garage doors… in fact basically anything round your home or office that locks, if you lose keys to it, we can open it!
I need locks changed
From Euro cylinders, to British Standard mortice locks and night latches, if you need it changing we always carry a wide range of locks in stock.
I want to upgrade my locks
If you decide that you want to upgrade your locks to the most secure models on the market, then we can help. We carry brand new 3 star TS:007 cylinders give maximum protection against all known forms of attack.
I need to repair a uPVC door or window
Do you have a uPVC door or window that’s getting difficult to close or lock? Chances are that it may need realignment or that you need a new mechanism. Whatever it is, we can diagnose and fix it at a reasonable price. We are Blackburn’s number one uPVC repair specialist and carry 90% of stock on the van.
I have a Lever Mortice lock issue
Whether you have lost your keys, or the door is difficult to lock or unlock, we possess the specialist skills and tools to get these troublesome locks open. In a lot of cases, we can decode the lock and cut a new key without having to change the locks at all, which is better on your budget too.
Send us a message
If it’s not an emergency, and you wish to send us a message with a question, or to ask for a free, no obligation, estimate, fill in our contact form and we will get back to you as soon as possible.