Lockbid
How it works

Free to post. £5 each, only once you agree.

Lockbid charges for releasing contact details, not for job outcomes. Both £5 fees are non-refundable once details are released, and there is no commission on the work.

  1. 1

    Describe the job

    Posting is 100% free. Add the job type, urgency and photos of the lock, key or door.

  2. 2

    Chat anonymously

    Vetted locksmiths message you by username only. Phone numbers, emails, links and handles are blocked in chat.

  3. 3

    Nearby locksmiths are alerted

    Vetted locksmiths covering your postcode see the job type, area and urgency — but not your name, address or number.

  4. 4

    Agree, then both pay £5

    Nobody pays upfront. When you both agree to work together, each side pays a £5 GBP platform fee through Lockbid.

  5. 5

    Details released to both at once

    When both fees clear, you each get the other's full name, number and address at the same moment. Pay for the work directly — no commission.