Lock and Key Shop

Lock and Key Shop: architectural ironmongery and fire door services in Birmingham

Lock and Key Shop (LKS) is an architectural ironmonger based in Birmingham. The company sells security products and hardware, and its trade counter has operated from the same location since 2004. Its activity combines product supply with technical services around door hardware and fire compliance.

Established in 2004, the business was acquired in 2014 by Joshua Kambo, managing director, and John Camp, technical director, who set a growth plan covering each area of the company. LKS states that it has built partnerships with manufacturers across the industry, which it uses to provide compliant and reliable solutions for projects of different sizes and complexity.

Certified fire-rated hardware and ironmongery scheduling

Architectural ironmongery is described as the core of the business. LKS specialises in the supply of certified fire-rated hardware, security products, ironmongery scheduling and specification services. These capabilities support commercial, residential and public-sector projects that require door hardware and fire compliance solutions.

Services beyond product supply

Alongside its product catalogue, the company offers a set of specialised services:

• Master key systems: bespoke systems designed to provide security, convenience and control across a building.
• Fire door installation: professional installation intended to support safety, compliance and long-term performance.
• Fire door maintenance: ongoing maintenance intended to protect performance, extend lifespan and maximise long-term value.
• Key cutting: specialist key cutting for accuracy, reliability and security.
• Trade counter: a specialist range of locking products, hardware and ironmongery available from the Birmingham premises.

Online retail and nationwide supply

LKS operates an online store that supplies products to customers across the UK. The website lists categories including locking products, door furniture, UPVC locks, safes, access control, Snap Safe Euro Locks and door handles. It also advertises free delivery on orders over £35+vat and click & collect, while a separate banner mentions free delivery on orders over £60+vat. The site presents case studies of completed projects and installations.

Trade counter and showroom in Birmingham

The trade counter, based at 17 Crown Road, Kings Norton Business Centre, Birmingham, B30 3HY, has been at that site since 2004. The company describes it as a showroom where industry products are displayed and where customers can obtain specialist advice. The same address is listed for contact and order enquiries.