Locksmith in Wells, Somerset

Your local Wells locksmith

Anderson’s Locks is run by Mark Anderson, an independent locksmith based right here in Wells, BA5. He’s been fixing, fitting and opening locks for over 22 years, and before that served in the Royal Navy on ships and submarines. He isn’t an agency or a call centre: when you call, you speak to Mark, and Mark is the one who turns up.

Being based in Wells means a quick response across the city and the villages around it, whether you’re near the Cathedral and Market Place, out towards Glastonbury Road and Portway, or up on the Mendips.

Locksmith services in Wells

Emergency lockouts

Locked out of your home, keys left inside, or a key snapped in the lock? Mark offers a 24-hour emergency service in Wells and uses damage-free entry wherever possible, so in most cases your door and lock are left undamaged. More about lockouts.

Lock repairs and replacements

From worn mortice locks on older Wells properties to modern euro cylinders, locks are repaired where possible and replaced only when needed. British Standard BS3621 locks are fitted to meet home insurance requirements. Lock repairs.

Period and older doors

Wells has plenty of older homes with traditional timber doors. Traditional mortice sashlocks, deadlocks and rim night latches are fitted with care to suit the door, rather than forcing a modern lock where it doesn’t belong.

uPVC and composite doors

Handle gone floppy, key won’t turn, or door won’t lock? Multipoint mechanisms, gearboxes and handles are repaired or replaced, usually in a single visit. uPVC repairs.

Security upgrades

Anti-snap cylinders, plus a range of high-security cylinders (anti-drill and anti-pick) to your requirements, extra locks, window locks and free security advice, which is particularly worth it if you’ve just moved into a house in Wells and don’t know who has keys.

Burglary and crime damage

Mark has extensive experience dealing with crime damage. After a break-in he’ll make the property secure as quickly as possible, replace damaged locks and advise on what to upgrade.

Landlords and Wells businesses

Lock changes between tenancies, master key and restricted key systems, and shop and office locks for businesses around the city centre.

What Wells customers say

“Arrived on time. Assessed lock and advised that only a repair was required. This was refreshing not to be made to buy a new lock unnecessarily. Friendly and helpful”

Angela R, BA5 · October 2026 · Checkatrade

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Areas covered around Wells

As well as Wells itself, Mark covers the surrounding villages, including Wookey Hole, Wookey, Coxley, Haybridge, Easton, Westbury-sub-Mendip, Priddy, Croscombe, Dinder, Godney, Polsham, Dulcote, and further afield to Glastonbury, Street, Shepton Mallet, Cheddar, Frome, Radstock, Bridgwater, Taunton, Bath, Bristol, Yeovil.

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Wells locksmith FAQs

How quickly can a locksmith get to me in Wells?

Anderson’s Locks is based in Wells, so most addresses in the city are reached within the hour, often sooner. You’ll get an honest arrival time when you call.

Is there a call-out fee for a locksmith in Wells?

No. There’s no call-out fee and no VAT, and the price is agreed before any work starts.

Do you cover villages around Wells?

Yes, including Wookey Hole, Wookey, Coxley, Croscombe, Priddy, Westbury-sub-Mendip and the surrounding area, as well as Glastonbury, Street and Shepton Mallet.

Are you available at night and weekends in Wells?

Yes. Anderson’s Locks offers a 24-hour emergency locksmith service in Wells, seven days a week.

Can you change the locks on a house I’ve just moved into in Wells?

Yes. Changing the locks when you move in is one of the best security steps you can take, and anti-snap and British Standard locks can be fitted at the same time.