EZ M
Local GuideGeneral
“Friendly & professional guy, very reasonable price accessories & services.”
Ashton Lock & Key is a genuine local locksmith based right here in Ashton-in-Makerfield. We cover the whole WN4 area — from emergency lockouts and key cutting through to car keys and security upgrades. When you call, you speak to the locksmith. No middleman, no call centre.
Call 07309 90324324/7 emergency locksmith service in Ashton-in-Makerfield. Locked out? We'll be with you in 30 minutes.
Spare keys cut while you wait. All types of keys — from standard Yale to high-security locks.
Lost your car keys? We replace and programme car keys at prices well below main dealers.
We're not a national franchise that routes your call to whoever's on the database nearest your postcode. Ashton Lock & Key is a local business, based in Ashton-in-Makerfield, serving WN4 and the surrounding area every single day. We know the streets, we know the housing stock, and we know the kinds of locks you'll find on the doors round here.


Whether you're locked out of a terraced house on Bryn Road, need a spare key for your business unit on the Stubshaw Cross estate, or you've lost your car keys in Garswood — we're 30 minutes away.
We cover the whole of Ashton-in-Makerfield including the Town Centre, Bryn, Stubshaw Cross, Garswood, Haydock border, Golborne Road, Wigan Road, and all surrounding streets and residential estates.
A locksmith who is actually based nearby gets to you faster. They understand the local housing stock — the types of locks common to the area, the uPVC door systems used on estates built in the 90s, the older properties in the town centre with mortice locks. They also don't need to inflate prices to cover fuel and travel time from a depot 40 miles away.
We also cover Wigan town centre and the wider borough. If you're searching for a locksmith near me anywhere in the WN postcodes, Ashton Lock & Key is who to call.
If you've ever been caught out by a lockout, our step-by-step guide on what to do when you're locked out covers everything from checking your insurance to picking the right locksmith. Once you're back inside, it's worth reviewing your home security — our practical home security guide explains the upgrades that make the most difference on a tight budget, including which lock standards your insurer actually requires.
Real Google reviews from customers in Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, and surrounding areas.
EZ M
Local GuideGeneral
“Friendly & professional guy, very reasonable price accessories & services.”
Ruby Smith
Car Key Fob
“Just dropped in to get a new fob sorted as I'm selling my old car & this guy was so lovely, got it done in like 10 mins and super great price. 10/10 Would recommend.”
Gareth Colquitt
Car Key Fob
“Took my faulty car key fob to Ashton Lock & Key. Sorted in under 10 minutes. This guy is a wizard in his trade. Excellent service and well priced.”
Chris The Length
Local GuideKey Cutting
“Superb, my go to key guy, realistically priced, very personable, and knowledgeable. Highly recommended.”
Ian White
Lock Repair
“10 minutes after putting down the phone, Neal had arrived at my house. Repair done to my front door lock. No fuss, happy with the price and service.”
Antony Atack
General
“Professional fast service. Enquired day 1. Job all sorted day 2. Very happy.”
Alex Smith
Local GuideCar Key Cutting
“Brilliant experience. Had a spare set of keys cut for my car elsewhere and had issues. Neil helped test and try to fix that, and when it wasn't possible he cut another one and kept working through until we could get it working. Really appreciate his patience and a good price too.”
Cecilia Frodsham
Emergency Lockout
“I rang first thing as our front door wouldn't open and within 30 minutes, the gentleman arrived and was able to fix the problem. Excellent.”
thomas berry
General
“Best lock smith in the uk honest and reliable been using neil for 25yrs never I won't use no one else.”
Bone Head
Local GuideKey Cutting
“Needed a 2nd key for my motorbike, sorted in superquick time, at a good price. Highly recommended.”
Craig Storey
Lock Fitting
“Brilliant service, really good quality locks at a decent price and came out within the hour.”
Petr Kretschmer
Car Key Repair
“Amazing service. Fixed my drowned electric car key and asked extremely fair price. Totally recommending to all.”
David
Lock Replacement
“Came out immediately to replace a broken uPVC latch on a Saturday. Nice bloke, professional, knew his stuff, replaced the lock, adjusted the door (which had caused the lock to fail in the first place). Very pleased with the job.”
Brett Fisher
Key Cutting
“Just came with a snapped car key — new key cut in no time, cheap also. Great shop, always helped with any problem.”
Ian Dixon
Local GuideGeneral
“Super customer service and advice.”
Mary Price
Local GuideKey Cutting
“Value for money service, keys working really well.”
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