I’m Brett at Moorlands Locksmiths, covering Cheadle in Staffordshire, ST10, from Forsbrook about five miles away.
Stuck in Cheadle?
No problem. Cheadle is about 5 miles from my base in Forsbrook, roughly a 10-minute drive. Ring or WhatsApp me and I’ll give you an honest arrival time when we speak.
£0Call-out fee
Locked out? £65 to get you in, any hour. Fixed price, nothing added at the door. If a lock needs replacing, I tell you the price before I fit anything.
Real jobs from my records: what was wrong, and what I did about it. Every job is checked first, and the price agreed before I start.
Recent job
What I found. Once I had the door open, the fault was inside the central gearbox. The rest of the locking strip was sound and fine to keep.
The result. The door opened, closed and locked normally again. A complete mechanism wasn’t needed, because the fault was only in the gearbox.
More about gearbox replacement →Recent job
What we discussed. How it would be used and where it should go, before choosing a suitable key safe.
The result. An access arrangement the family understood and could use comfortably.
Key-safe fitting for family, carers and guests →August 2026
What I found. Once I had the door open, the central gearbox had failed. The rest of the locking strip was sound and fine to keep.
The result. The door opened, closed and locked normally again, keeping the working parts of the mechanism.
More about door won’t open →I help with lockouts, lock changes and faulty door locks. Tell me where you are and whether the door opens and locks; I’ll explain the work and agree the cost before starting.
If you’ve moved in or lost track of who has a key, we can discuss a lock change. Most straightforward standard ERA euro-cylinder changes cost £80–£110, including the cylinder, supplied keys and fitting.
That range assumes a working uPVC door that opens normally and needs no adjustment. If another part is faulty, I’ll quote for the work actually needed rather than call everything a cylinder change.
Tell me whether the key turns, the handle moves and the door closes. A door that won’t lock and a door stuck shut can need different repairs. You don’t need the trade name of the part to ring me.
For urgent access, lockouts are £65. Prices don’t increase at night, at weekends or on bank holidays, and there is no call-out fee. My work has a 12-month parts-and-labour guarantee.
Call Brett on 07456 807068, or request a planned visit. See the full local coverage area.
The usual price for each job. Every price is agreed with you before I start, wherever you are in Cheadle.
LockoutsLocked out of your home? I’ll get you back inside, day or night.Any hour£65
Gearbox replacementHandle spinning or the door won’t lock? It’s usually the gearbox.Typical price£150–£180
Lock changesMoved in, lost a key or the lock is stiff. Cylinder and keys fitted.Typical price£80–£110
Door won’t lockHandle won’t lift or the key won’t turn? Often it’s an adjustment.Typical price£45–£65
Anti-snap locksUpgrade to a 3-star anti-snap cylinder, supplied and fitted.Typical price£110–£140
Window locksA window that won’t lock or a failed mechanism, replaced.Typical price£90–£120I’ve helped hundreds of people across Stoke-on-Trent and Staffordshire, from broken door handles to lost keys. Day or night, you become my priority until you’re sorted, with no call-out fee and honest prices agreed before I start.
Brett GarnerMoorlands Locksmiths, Forsbrook
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We contacted Bret based on previous reviews and wanting a local independent locksmith and pleased that we did! It turns out our mechanism on our front door had failed and was stuck shut (luckily we had a back door key!) Bret diagnosed the problem, ordered the part and returned the next day to install. Super communication throughout and happy with what he charged. Highly recommend.
Read on Google ↗★★★★★
Great service! I rang Bret to give me a quote on a lock that my key kept getting stuck in, he said he would be about an hour he kept me up to date with a message saying 30 minutes away within the hour he was here. Brett had a look at my front door locking mechanism, to cut a long story short he said that I was putting the key in the wrong position to open the door that’s why my key kept getting stuck in the lock…….I felt such an idiot felt as if I had wasted his time , but what a genuine professional guy Brett is offering his quick assistance, you rarely come across that honesty these days. No hesitation recommending Bret to anyone, first class tradesman Thankyou.
Read on Google ↗★★★★★
If ever you have any issues with your door or locks at home, Brett is your man for the job. Honest , reliable and trustworthy and he completed a top top job. The door has never opened or closed so well. I had a secondary issue with the door that the frame was slightly out and causing more pressure on the opening and close (seal) and Brett was able to fix and resolve with great knowledge and confidence. Would definitely recommend to anyone. Thanks Brett for your great work.
Read on Google ↗★★★★★
Lovely friendly cost effective service, came out quickly and fixed mechanism of a Brocken lock I was told had to be angle grinded off. Iced , adjusted and lubricated so won’t happen again. Truly recommend
Read on Google ↗★★★★★
Fast, professional and friendly service. Front door gearing replaced the same day (just a few hours after the initial call) and reasonably priced. I highly recommend this locksmith.
Read on Google ↗★★★★★
Life saver came out a few days before Christmas to get in back in my house, changed lock re aligned the door, pleasant quick would definitely recommend
Read on Yell ↗★★★★★
Super efficient to respond to query, job completed to satisfaction very quickly and to high standard. Glad I found Brett, would recommend.
Read on Yell ↗★★★★★
Arrived within an hour of my call. Diagnosed the fault and fitted new lock quickly and efficiently.
Read on Yell ↗Same prices and no call-out fee wherever you are. Not listed? Ring with your postcode and I’ll tell you straight away.
11villages around Cheadle
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Urgent
Locked out, or can’t lock up?
Ring me now. I’m open 24 hours, there’s no call-out fee, and getting you in is £65 at any hour.
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A repair, a lock change or a key safe?
Pick a day and a time that suits you, and I’ll ring you to confirm. The price is agreed before I start.
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