1 in 4 people lock themselves out or loose their keys each year and twice as many people lock themselves out between 5.00pm and midnight, than at any other time, according to security organisation, The Keyholding Company.

So what to you do? If you’re lucky, your next door neighbour might have a set of keys, but if not, you could be looking at a substantial locksmith bill of around £110.00 - £190.00, for the 10 seconds it takes them to let you back in.

A night waiting on the doorstop for a locksmith after a hard day at the office, or a good night out on the town, is something that The Keyholding Company’s members never have to worry about. On becoming a member, they have automatic access to The Keyholding Company’s ‘Lost Key’ service.

This means that should you lock yourself out or loose your keys, the company will be round to your house, whatever the time of day or night, 365 days a year, with a duplicate set of spare keys – usually within 30 minutes. They can also arrange to provide access to your property for relatives, friends or a variety of other services.

Security of member’s keys is of paramount importance. The Keyholding Company has over 7 years experience in key handling and security and has received British Standards accreditation. All keys are kept unmarked in a key safe and released only by use of the Member's password.

Registering your keys costs £24 and membership which includes the ‘Lost Key’ service starts at £10.95 per month.

For further information about The Keyholding Company, please visit www.keyholding.com.