Professional key cutting in Hampstead NW3. Standard keys, security keys, UPVC keys, car keys. While you wait. Mobile service available. From £8 per key.
Key Cutting Service in Hampstead
Need spare keys cut quickly? Professional key cutting service in Hampstead offers accurate cutting for all key types, while you wait.
Key Cutting Costs
Standard keys:
- Yale-type: £8-12
- Mortice (simple): £10-15
- UPVC cylinder: £12-18
- Standard cut-and-dry: £8-15
Security keys:
- Restricted keyway: £15-30
- British Standard: £15-25
- High-security: £20-40
- Requires authorization/card
Specialist keys:
- Car keys (non-electronic): £15-40
- Car keys (with chip): £80-200
- Safe keys: £20-50
- Mailbox keys: £10-18
Mobile key cutting:
- Come to you service
- £30 call-out + key costs
- Available across Hampstead
- Convenient for multiple keys
Types of Keys We Cut
Cylinder keys:
- Euro cylinder (UPVC doors)
- Oval cylinder
- Most common modern key
- Cut while you wait: 5-10 minutes
Mortice keys:
- 5-lever mortice
- 2-lever mortice
- Traditional "barrel" keys
- Cut while you wait: 5-15 minutes
Specialist keys:
- Dimple keys
- Cruciform keys
- Abloy keys (high-security)
- Tubular keys
Restricted keys:
- Require authorization card
- Cannot be cut without permission
- Enhanced security
- Prevent unauthorized copying
Key Cutting Process
1. Check original key:
- Identify key type
- Check for wear/damage
- Ensure accurate cutting possible
2. Select correct blank:
- Match key type exactly
- Correct profile essential
- Quality blanks used
3. Cut key:
- Precision cutting machine
- Match original exactly
- Clean cuts, no burrs
4. Test key:
- Test in lock if possible
- Check operation
- Fine-tune if needed
Time: Usually 5-10 minutes per key
When You Need Spare Keys
New property:
- Get spares cut immediately
- One for each family member
- Emergency spare with trusted person
- Cost: £10-20 per key typically
Lost keys:
- If you have a spare, get more cut
- Avoid being down to single key
- Cost-effective insurance
- Cost: £8-15 each
Staff/contractors:
- Labeled discreetly
- Track who has keys
- Consider restricted keyway
- Cost: £10-18 each
Elderly relatives:
- Emergency spare access
- Trusted neighbor/family
- Essential peace of mind
- Cost: £8-15 per key
Restricted Keyway Systems
What are they?:
- Keys cannot be cut without authorization
- Card or code required
- Manufacturer controls blank supply
- Prevents unauthorized copying
Benefits:
- Enhanced security
- Control who has keys
- Track key issuance
- Cost: £60-120 per lock + £15-30 per key
Common in:
- Commercial properties
- Apartment buildings
- High-security homes
- Rental properties
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*Last updated: January 2025. Key cutting while you wait for most key types. Security/restricted keys subject to authorization. Mobile service available.*