Another recommendation that I would never have known about otherwise so I feel duty bound to tell…read moreyou about Heel Stop. Living in the Jewellery Quarter and wearing spiky heels do not mix! But Heel Stop repairs this type of shoes starting at £4.95 for just heels. They have just repaired one of my favourite pairs of extra comfortable (but still high) shoes; high wedges that have a rubber soul which they managed to completely rejuvenate for £14.95. My boyfriend takes all his boots their too. We both walk everywhere so there is a lot of wear and tear. On top of their fantastic prices, all the gents behind the bar always greet you like they value your business and have real pride in their work. Oh they cut keys and sell numerous related goods too. Tucked away in the indoor market, where all the food stalls are is this great value shoe repairer. In fact the only downside is the food - I'm not a big meat eater so those stalls put me off slightly but if you're on the hunt for other great value traders, this is the place to head to.

If you look back through my many, many reviews, you will notice that I've reviewed a few key…read morecutters, due to my nomadic habits. Well, let me tell you - this is the one I'd recommend most in the town centre. I've always had a good, prompt, professional service here and the keys they cut have always worked for me and my friends. However, these guys aren't just your average key cutters. They also offer a heap of other services to do with keys such as opening safes and vaults, provide security consultancy and install expensive security products such as alarm systems and cameras. Now I've never needed any of those services, but if I did, I'd start by looking here as I've always had a professional response from them whenever I've been in there. Nice.

There is nothing glamorous about a locksmith; they do a menial task that no one else can do. Ever…read morebeen in that situation when you lost your keys and your mobile phone? These are the guys you call to get you back into the warmth of your pad. They are your saviours if you are locked out in the cold British weather. On the one occasion I locked myself out of my flat I decided to call my landlord first to see if he had a spare pair. When I spoke to him he told me that he couldn't and he advised that I call and pay for a locksmith. I looked these guys up in the phonebook (yes I know, should have been Yelp!) and I called this business. They told me that they could come out the next day or straight away as an emergency. As I had nowhere else I wanted to go I decided for the same day service which turned out to be a little pricier. I had to wait for two hours for them to arrive, and once they did I was not in the best of moods. I made a bit of chit chat, but my mind was on getting in and once we did I was relieved. Overall I'd say I was pleased with the service I received, but in the morning I woke up and found the keys in my wardrobe. Take care of your keys, if you don't you may end up in a pickle like I was.

Left some heels for re-soling and when received them back they had a mark on them from a bic pen,…read morewhen asked to fix it, they did a botched paint job that made it look even worse. Do not recommend for shoes you care about.. not worth the lack of help or service... no apology or anything for the issue they caused and made worse! They didn't even seem to care.

The word cobbler evokes a Dickens-esque scene from the 19th century for me. I have a soft spot for…read morethese old trades that still inhabit obscure spots around the city - I admire the artisan and I admire that in an age of excessive consumption and mass manufacturing there's still enough demand for an ol' cobbler. My favourite brown oxfords had worn down to the point I was worried that they might wear through to the sole of my foot. So on a quest to find a suitable place to perform the repair on my beloved shoes, I was pointed in the direction of the Piccadilly Cobbler. I fantasised that I might have been greeted with some cockney rhyming slang and a nod of a flat cap, unfortunately my fantasy was not realised, but nonetheless he swiftly returned my shoes to their former glory as I wandered around town. Some things just can't be replaced sentimentally, aesthetically and economically so in the instance of waning soles here you have a cobbler. Good day.

Wow - I was very impressed with the locksmith - they came out to my house the same day I called and…read morereplaced my broken deadbolt! Thank you

Though listed on here and on other web pages as being a key cutting business, you wouldn't…read morenecessarily think this on first sight. A colourful array of potted flowers fill the pavement in front of the shop, and in the windows is a raggle taggle array of DIY goods and what could be labelled "leisure goods", such as tents. It's this assortment of other bits and bobs that makes Abasi possibly worth choosing over other key cutters in the area. It has the intrigue of a second hand shop. The key cutting side of the business works well enough, but if you live in the Selly Oak/Stirchley area and you're in the market for some lock fittings or roof adhesive, this is probably a good place to start.

Jim from JF Locksmiths offers a great service at a reasonable price. He was quick to respond to my…read morecall for help and fixed the issue immediately. From what I have seen online the price paid was very reasonable. If you want an expert and professional locksmith service I would recommend Jim anytime.

From the owner: Supply and fit open and replace all types of locks Including…read moreupvc door locks.We are part of the yale expert.and offer a 24hr emergency service.

We had 2 euro locks changed today by Ron, friendly guy who did a professional job for a great…read moreprice. No call out fee or extra charge for coming on a SaturdayWould definitely recommend