Halls of Cambridge Master Locksmiths

Halls of Cambridge, master locksmiths on Mill Road

Halls of Cambridge is a locksmith and ironmongery business based on Mill Road in Cambridge, trading as a master locksmith. The company was founded by Barry Hall in 1989 and began as a purely locksmith operation before widening its range to cover window repairs, roller shutters, glazing and access control for both residential and retail premises. Its stated coverage extends to Cambridge, Bury St Edmunds, Huntingdon, Newmarket, Royston and Haverhill, and its master locksmith and boarding-up services are described as covering a 30-mile radius from its Cambridge offices.

Emergency callout and boarding up

A 24-hour, seven-days-a-week emergency locksmith callout is one of the core services, aimed at situations such as being locked out of a home. Alongside it, the company runs a boarding-up service available around the clock, presented as a 24/7 emergency response. The emergency line is the same number used for general enquiries during office hours.

Shop, keys and ironmongery

The Mill Road shop combines traditional key cutting with a stock of ironmongery, replacement door and window parts and other security-focused products. The company states it holds thousands of key blanks, including makes such as Yale, Chubb and Mul-T-Lock as well as lesser-known brands, and can supply new keys for existing master key systems. Where a blank is not in stock it can be ordered, and a special order service sources non-standard parts and keys from photographs or from items brought into the shop. Keys for doors, windows and other locks are cut while the customer waits.

APECS AP euro cylinder

The shop promotes the APECS AP euro cylinder, described as carrying BSI 3 Star Kitemark and Sold Secure Diamond Standard certification. According to the company, the cylinder is engineered with a sacrificial point that triggers a patented interlocking cam mechanism when tampered with externally, so that in the event of snapping the lock remains operable from the inside and the door can still be used to exit. The product is also linked to APECS Key Secure, a key protection scheme in which the customer sets a security code tied to a key number, and replacement keys can only be cut when that code is supplied. Halls of Cambridge states it can cut new keys from that code at the Mill Road shop.

Car and van keys

Replacement car keys, key programming and repairs are handled from the Mill Road shop for most marques, with advice and quotes for replacement and remote car keys given while the locksmith trade counter is open. The company notes that this side of the business operates from the shop rather than as part of the emergency callout.

Glass, glazing and uPVC repairs

Domestic and commercial glass and glazing work is offered as a speciality, including uPVC window and door repairs and replacement glass panels. The company also advertises a uPVC window fitting service for homes and shop fronts, and its published images include examples of glass replacements and work on external gates.

Locks, shutters and access control

Repairs and lock replacements cover all types of locks, including door and window locks, for domestic customers and for commercial and business premises. Roller shutters, including security shutters and doors, and security grills form part of the range, alongside new and existing access control systems such as key fob operated locks and master key systems. Door fittings and repairs are also listed among the additional services.

Consultations, accreditation and company details

The company offers free, non-obligatory consultations in which staff assess individual requirements and recommend security solutions. It states that it is SafeContractor approved, a status it links to continuous improvement of health and safety standards and compliance with current regulations. Halls of Cambridge Master Locksmiths is registered under company number 7562209 with VAT number 538308634, at The Broadway, Mill Road, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire CB1 3AH.