Business Details
Trusted Shoe Repair & Locksmith Services in Plymouth
At Cobblers & Keys, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional craftsmanship combined with modern technological advancements to meet all your repair and service needs. With decades of collective experience, our team specialises in a diverse range of services, including premium shoe repair, precision key cutting, watch maintenance, and bespoke engraving solutions. Our commitment to quality ensures every customer receives durable, professional results tailored to their specific requirements. We operate from our Plymouth store, offering convenient same-day or next-day services for footwear restoration, key duplication, and orthopaedic footwear adaptations.Our expertise extends to advanced car key programming, laser engraving on multiple materials, and meticulous watch repairs using high-grade components. By maintaining traditional techniques alongside cutting-edge tools, we guarantee reliable, long-lasting outcomes for every project. Our friendly, knowledgeable staff provides transparent advice and competitive pricing across all services, from knife sharpening to intricate jewellery engraving. As a trusted local business, we prioritise customer satisfaction through attentive service and technical excellence honed over 40 years in the industry.
Services
Shoe Repair
Key Cutting
Engraving
Watch Repairs
Sharpening
Car Key Programming
Orthopaedic Footwear
Laser Engraving
Knife Sharpening
Watch Battery Replacement
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of combined experience in shoe repair and locksmith services
- Our in-house technicians handle all work with full transparency
- We provide same-day knife sharpening and laser engraving services
- Our team specialises in car key programming for 85%+ vehicle models
- We stock premium Saphir leather care products for professional results
What people say
Prompt and great service
Excellent friendly service
Quality workmanship
Quick turnaround
Very fair pricing
Services
Shoe Repair
We offer comprehensive shoe repair services including leather soling, heel replacements, and orthopaedic footwear adaptations. Our technicians use traditional techniques combined with modern materials to extend footwear lifespan. Services cover everything from zip replacements to Vibram sole installations, catering to both casual and specialist footwear needs.
Key Cutting
Our key cutting services cover mortice keys, cylinder keys, and car key programming for 85%+ vehicle models. We stock over 10,000 key blanks and use advanced Silca Futura machinery for precision cuts. Emergency key duplication and 48-hour special order availability ensure solutions for all locking requirements.
Laser Engraving
We provide high-precision CO2 laser engraving on materials including wood, metal, and glass. Capable of intricate designs on items ranging from jewellery to corporate trophies, our service offers same-day turnaround for most engravable items. We maintain a stock of ready-to-engrave gifts and signage materials.
Watch Repairs
Our watch repair service includes battery replacement, glass replacement, and movement servicing using manufacturer specifications. We handle both quartz and mechanical watches, offering free estimates and vacuum-sealing case reconditioning. A wide selection of replacement straps and bracelets is available for immediate fitting.
Knife Sharpening
We use CATRASHARP and Tormek systems for professional knife and scissor sharpening. Our technicians maintain optimal edge angles while preserving blade integrity through controlled temperature grinding. Trade services with bulk discounts are available for catering industry clients requiring rapid turnaround.
People
Gordon
Master Cobbler
Gordon brings over 30 years of footwear repair expertise, specialising in traditional leatherwork and orthopaedic shoe adaptations. His meticulous attention to detail ensures every repair meets exacting durability standards while maintaining aesthetic quality for all footwear types.
Jack
Key Cutting Specialist
Jack combines 30 years of locksmith experience with advanced car key programming skills. He manages our extensive key blank inventory and operates cutting-edge machinery to produce precision keys for domestic, commercial, and automotive applications with rapid turnaround times.
Questions
What shoe repair services do you offer?
We handle all footwear repairs including leather soling, heel replacements, zip installations, and orthopaedic footwear adaptations using traditional techniques and modern materials.
Can you program car keys?
Yes, we program most car keys for 85%+ vehicle models including transponder keys, laser-cut keys, and remotes at significantly lower costs than dealers.
Do you offer engraving services?
Our CO2 laser engraving covers wood, metal, glass, and plastics with same-day service available for most items including jewellery, trophies, and corporate gifts.
What are your opening hours?
We're open Monday to Saturday 9:00-16:30 for all services including emergency key cutting and urgent shoe repairs.
Do you repair watches?
We provide full watch servicing including battery replacement, glass fitting, and case resealing to manufacturer specifications using quality components and testing equipment.
Can you sharpen knives and scissors?
Our CATRASHARP and Tormek systems deliver professional sharpening for knives (while you wait) and scissors (next day service) with trade discounts available.
Reviews (5)
Patrick Warnock
Dec 29, 2021
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Oh dear, this normally excellent service has been replaced by rip off practices. I wonder if the ownership has changed ?
Quoted 25.99 for a simple battery change on a quality watch, reduced to 15.99 upon my objection because it's still a rip off. They are quoting the price as a function of the watch not the required work ....
Quoted 25.99 for a simple battery change on a quality watch, reduced to 15.99 upon my objection because it's still a rip off. They are quoting the price as a function of the watch not the required work ....
D. Mcadam
Dec 23, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Quality,Responsiveness,Value
Fixed my favourite shoes that I cant replace. And as a landlord, during Covid went above and beyond helping customers and housing associations that needed keys cut for vulnerable people.
Fixed my favourite shoes that I cant replace. And as a landlord, during Covid went above and beyond helping customers and housing associations that needed keys cut for vulnerable people.
Izabella Jeffery
Dec 05, 2021
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Super super fast key cutting (was literally 2 seconds) and super friendly staff. Also had some cool keyrings available
Zef Walker
Nov 05, 2021
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Quick and efficient! 1.99 to get a key cut AND it only took less than 30 seconds! Would definitely recommend! :)
Phillip Parker
Oct 23, 2021
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Brilliant service. 18 keys cut very quickly and all operated the lock smoothly when tested. Great price too.
