1st Metropolitan Locksmiths London key cutting service

If we take the old locksmith adage, that in London, one is never more than three yards away from the nearest lock, to be truthful, or at least close to truth, we realize that we’re surrounded by locks. And not just in London. Locks need keys, and so do you. Key cutting takes time if it’s done properly. Traditional key cutting, shop-based, will thus involve a lot of waiting and possibly more than one trip to the shop. You might want to save your time. Our online facility takes all the aggravation out of the key cutting process. Order your keys by email, fax or snail mail and then relax. Your key will come to you in the morning post. We do it from just £4.50 per key.

WHEN IS ONLINE KEY CUTTING USEFUL?

Our online key cutting facility will be useful to you:

If you are nowhere near a key cutting shop or simply dont want to bother finding one;
If you have many keys to make or duplicate;
If you have high security or specialist keys that needs duplicating;
If you simply dont have the time or inclination to wait around in a key-cutters shop.

If you recognize your needs in any of the aforementioned situation, or have another reason entirely for making keys, simply fill out our online enquiry/order form.

WHAT ARE THE CATEGORIES OF KEY CUTTING?

The three most common categories of key cutting that we provide for are:

You have lost a key or need additional keys

Suitable for keys such as:
- desk keys
- locker keys
- pedestal keys
- postbox keys
- drawer keys
- garage door keys

This type of lock frequently has the number stamped on the face of the lock. If you know the number of the lock you can obtain new keys online using the order form below. Take the number from the front of the lock and enter it into the key cutting online enquiry/order form. (include all prefixes and brand names). Don't forget to include your phone so that we can contact you if necessary.

High security keys

Features include:
- stamped with a numbers or series of letters
- you found that regular key-cutters cannot duplicate them or cut them to code
- these keys can be part of a master key system
The copy-protection of high security keys works mainly through restriction of the availability of the key blank. Your local key-cutter does not have the required blank and therefore cannot duplicate your key. There may additionally be an issue with patent protection.

Complete the key cutting online enquiry/order form and our online service will, in most cases, be able to arrange for the duplication of the keys by liaising with the manufacturer, or with whoever else is in control of the key blanks. We are likely to ask for a letter of authorization of some kind to allow us to order the keys on your behalf (click here for a sample letter of authorization). In the rare event of us not being able to help you directly, we can usually point you in the direction of who will be able to make the keys for you.
Evva high security keys

Features include:
- Most Evva keys have a number on them – Evva locks and keys are our speciality
- The top ranged ones have “Evva DPS” stamped on one side, and “235D”, followed by a 4-digit number on the other
- You found that regular key-cutters cannot duplicate them or cut them to the code
- These keys can be part of a master key system
Most Evva keys are strictly signature protected. New keys can only be released to companies or individuals able to prove they are entitled to obtain copy keys. The locks that these Evva DPS keys with the 235D stamp relate to are high security drill– and pick-resistant locks, they are unbeatable in terms of reducing the risk of your keys being illicitly copied by staff, visitors, workmen or whoever else.

To begin the order process you can download and complete the key cutting online enquiry/order form today and one of our team will contact you and discuss next steps for your order.

Once you have your Evva high security locks installed you can download a registration form for the Evva 235D high security series keys.