Expert Locksmiths

Our callout locksmiths offer an expert service for all Commercial and Domestic Properties
Key Cutting

We offer a full key cutting service
High Security Locks

We supply a full range of High Security Locks

Our Mission

To supply our customers with all the expert advice they need, provide a high level of service and make sure their security needs are fully taken care of.

Why Us

We first opened our doors to customers back in 1984 and have prided ourselves on providing a high quality service to them ever since. Helping our community is at the heart of what we do.

Mul-T-Lock

Mul-T-Lock products are an innovative and high quality solution to a vast array of security needs. We specialise in providing a wide range of Mul-T-Lock products from cylinders to padlocks.

Thanet's Trusted Locksmiths — Serving Margate, Broadstairs, Ramsgate & All of East Kent

When you're locked out, need new locks fitted, or want to properly secure your home or business, ALKS Ltd are the people to call. Based in Margate and serving all of Thanet and East Kent, we've been keeping people safe for over 40 years.

Locked Out? Call Us Now

Your Local Locksmith in Thanet — Here When You Need Us

There aren't many local businesses that can say they've been trusted by the people of Margate, Broadstairs and Ramsgate for four decades. We can. From cutting a spare key to installing a full access control system, ALKS Ltd brings professional locksmith services and genuine local knowledge to every job.

We work with homeowners, landlords, letting agents, businesses and vehicle owners across Thanet and East Kent. Whether it's a routine lock change or a same-day emergency callout, you'll always get a straightforward, honest service from people who know this area and care about their reputation.

What We Do

From a single key cut to a full security overhaul, we cover it all:

Emergency Call-Out Locksmiths — Locked out of your home or business? We're fast, local and reliable.
General Key Cutting — Spare keys cut while you wait at our Margate workshop.
Vehicle Keys & Transponder Keys — Lost car keys, replacement vehicle keys and key fob programming.
Safe Supply & Installation — Protect your valuables at home or at work with a quality safe.
Access Control Systems — Keypad, fob and card entry systems for businesses and rental properties.
CCTV Installation — Visible, effective security cameras to deter intruders and protect your property.

Why People in Thanet Choose ALKS Ltd

Over 40 years serving East Kent — We're not a national call centre. We're your local locksmith, based right here in Margate.
Trusted by homeowners, landlords and businesses alike — From a bedsit key cut in Ramsgate to a multi-site access system in Canterbury, we've done it all.
Straight talking, fair pricing — You'll know what it costs before we start. No nasty surprises.
Fast local response — When you're locked out at an awkward hour, it matters that your locksmith is just down the road.
Fully qualified & insured — Professional work, done properly, every time.

Based in Margate, we are ideally placed to cover the main towns of Thanet - Margate, Ramsgate and Broadstairs along with the surrouding vilages within East Kent. Looking further afield our locksmiths often carry out work in Canterbury, Sandwich, Deal, Dover and Faversham.

Common Questions

Do you cover the whole of Thanet?

Yes — we cover Margate, Broadstairs, Ramsgate and the surrounding areas of East Kent. If you're unsure whether we reach you, just give us a call.

Are you available for emergency locksmith callouts?

Yes. If you're locked out or have had a break-in, call us and we'll get to you as quickly as possible. Being local means faster response times than national firms.

Can you cut keys while I wait?

Absolutely. Visit our Margate workshop and we can cut most keys on the spot, including door keys, padlock keys and many vehicle keys.

Do you work with landlords and letting agents?

Yes — we work with many landlords and letting agents across Thanet. Whether you need locks changed between tenancies, additional keys cut, or an access control system fitted, we can help.