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Ben Gatenby Owner of 1st Defence Locksmiths Leeds

At 1st Defence Locksmiths Leeds we've been providing a commercial locksmith service in Leeds for over 15 years. We look after shops, offices, warehouses and trade premises across Leeds. Unlike the big national outfits, when you call you get me, not a call centre reading from a script. We work on everything from single shop units to larger sites with multiple entrances, and we're used to dealing with landlords, letting agents, facilities managers and business owners who just need the job sorted without the fuss.

Whether you're running a single shop on the high street or managing several units across the city, we can always help. We're regularly out at commercial premises in areas like Headingley, and Pudsey.

Most jobs get sorted on the first visit because we carry a proper range of commercial stock with us, and if we don't have something, our suppliers in Leeds can usually get it to us the same day. Bigger jobs, like a master key system, would require a site visit first so we can give you an accurate price. That visit is free, with no obligation. Once you're happy with the quote, we get the work done properly, and everything we supply and fit comes with a 12 month guarantee.

We get a lot of calls from businesses who've had a previous locksmith fit something cheap that's already failing, or who've been quoted a fortune by a national company for a job that's actually quite straightforward. We'll always be honest and upfront about the work that actually needs to be carried out.

Emergency Commercial Locksmith Leeds

A break in, a snapped key in the shutter, or staff locked out before opening time can be a nightmare for our commercial customers. We aim to get to emergency call outs within an hour, often quicker depending on where you are in Leeds.

If your premises has been broken into, getting it secure again fast matters, both for peace of mind and for your insurance. We deal with damaged doors, forced locks, broken shutter locks and anything else that's stopping you from locking up properly. We're available 24/7, 365 days a year, for exactly this kind of thing.

Master Keyed Locks

6 x master keyed euro cylinders laid on wooden oak table

If you've got multiple doors, multiple staff, and you're sick of carrying a keyring like a janitor, a master key suite can remove the headache. We can design and fit a system where you hold the master that opens every door, managers hold keys for areas they are allowed to access, and cleaners or contractors only get access to the doors you want.

This is especially useful for offices with several internal doors, shared buildings with multiple tenants, or sites where staff turnover means keys go missing more often than anyone would like. We've fitted several of these for businesses in Moortown and Horsforth, where multi-tenant office buildings are common. We can also set things up so certain keys can be cut by us only, which stops unauthorised copies being made by staff members at the local key cutting shop.

Commercial Lock Changes 

One of the most common commercial calls we get is from businesses who've had someone leave, sometimes on bad terms, and want to know their premises is secure. We carry a massive range of locks for commercial properties so we can get the lock changed quickly without the need for multiple visits.

Commercial Assa door lock repaired in Leeds with cover removed showing internals against a tile background

Commercial Door Repairs

Commercial doors take a battering. Constant use, deliveries, wind catching them, staff letting them slam, it all adds up. We carry out UPVC, composite and aluminium commercial door repairs in Leeds, and we're one of the few locksmiths locally who'll actually take on aluminium shopfronts. Most other locksmiths in Leeds steer clear of these because they can be tricky and require expert knowledge. We've been carrying out these repairs for years. 

If your aluminium or glass shop door is dragging, sticking, or won't lock properly that's usually a misalignment or a worn multipoint mechanism rather than something that needs a whole new door. We can get it back to working properly, sometimes better than when it was first fitted.

Fire Exits & Panic Bars 

Heavy Duty Exidor panic bar fitted to fire door in Leeds

Fire exits and fire doors are a legal requirement for commercial premises, but they're often overlooked until something stops working or a fire risk assessment flags it up. We fit and repair panic bars and push pads on fire exit doors, so staff and customers can get out quickly in an emergency without needing a key. We also deal with fire door closers, which are a common point of failure, doors that won't shut properly, close too hard, or have been propped open so long the closer's stopped working altogether. If your fire doors aren't closing and latching correctly, or your fire exit hardware doesn't meet current standards, it's worth getting checked before it becomes an issue with your insurer or during a fire safety inspection.

High Security Steel Doors for Business

Double steel door in white with glass panel above

For warehouses, storage units, plant rooms or anywhere that needs serious protection, we supply and fit high security steel doors in Leeds. These give you a visible deterrent as well as genuine resistance to forced entry, and we've got options across a range of budgets.

A lot of businesses get one fitted after a break in, but it's worth thinking about before that happens, especially for anywhere storing stock or tools. You can use our free door security calculator to see how strong your current door is.

Shutter Locks

Shop front roller shutters take a lot of abuse, especially the locking mechanisms. If your shutter lock has started seizing up or the key's getting harder to turn, it's worth sorting before it fails completely and leaves you unable to open or lock your shutters. We carry replacement shutter locks and barrels for most common types found on Leeds high streets.

Why Leeds Businesses Choose Us

When you choose 1st Defence Locksmiths Leeds you are choosing a company that’s been dealing with commercial locks and security in Leeds for nearly two decades. Whether it's an emergency at 6am, a master key suite for a new office, or just an annual check over your locks before your insurance renewal we are here to help.

Contact Us For Commercial Security in Leeds 

You can contact us at any time by either phone call, text, Whatsapp or email to discuss your commercial lock and security needs. 

11 Leysholme View, Wortley, Leeds, LS12 4HN

0113 418 2306

1stdefencelocksmiths.leeds@gmail.com

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