Bedfordshire's only owner-operated 24-hour locksmith. When you call, Ray picks up. When Ray says fifteen minutes, he means it. Straightforward pricing, no surprises on the invoice.
About / Ray
Ray operates Keygen Locksmiths from Bedford. There's no office taking the call and farming the job out to a stranger. The number on this site is Ray's mobile. He answers it, drives to you, and does the work himself.
Most jobs are everyday ones — lockouts, snapped keys, worn cylinders, UPVC mechanisms that have given up. Heritage locks, safes, and commercial jobs come through the same number. If it's outside what he carries, he'll say so rather than guess.
Check the reviews. "Honest" is the word that shows up more than any other — more than fast, more than professional. That tends to happen when there's nobody in the middle marking the job up.
Services / 01 – 08
Full mobile workshop — domestic, UPVC, commercial and heritage. Fixed rates, quoted before the job starts. If it's not something Ray can fix, he'll tell you up front.
From the van
A selection from recent call-outs — lockouts, broken keys, UPVC repairs, heritage safes. What you see is what Ray does.
Approved Product
Smart Locks / Simpled
The Simpled Digital Door Lock is a European-standard euro-cylinder replacement — the same fitting Ray works with every day. It retrofits to most existing doors without drilling new holes.
Get in touch for prices on this product and many others from Simpled.
Reviews / Verified on Google
"Ray was amazing. He went above and beyond what anyone would expect of a locksmith to get us into our home and replace the lock at a reasonable price. He was also the only 24-hour locksmith who responded to our late night call."
— Louise Nolan · Google · 10 months ago
"Absolutely brilliant work getting us back into our flat. My partner had the wrong key so we were locked out and Ray saved the evening. He picked up at 10pm and was with us in under 20 minutes. Incredibly friendly and sorted everything quickly. Highly recommend."
"My key snapped in the front door late at night. The lock was old and needed a specialist approach — Ray arrived quickly, extracted the key and had the whole thing sorted without any damage. Excellent."
"Called after spending ages trying to get in. He arrived and had us inside within minutes. Very calm, professional and reasonably priced. Will definitely use again."
"Very friendly and professional. Rather than upselling me, Ray gave honest advice that saved me money. Exactly what you want from a tradesperson."
Coverage
Ray is based at MK42 and covers Bedford town centre and the surrounding areas. Town centre response is typically around 15 minutes. Villages and outlying postcodes take 20–40 minutes depending on location. Unsure if you're covered? Call and ask — there's no obligation.
Get in touch
Calling is the quickest route. If it's not an emergency, use the form and Ray will get back to you within the hour during the day.
📞 Call 07903 095985Ray will get back to you within the hour during the day.