UK Local Locksmith Reviews 191

TrustScore 1 out of 5

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Evaluating 49 reviews, most reviewers were let down by their experience overall. Many customers reported being significantly overcharged for services, with prices often escalating far beyond initial quotes for simple jobs. People frequently found that locks were drilled out unnecessarily, even when non-destructive methods could have been used, and were then charged exorbitant amounts for replacements. The products provided were often described as cheap or incorrect, despite high prices, and some customers noted that the new locks did not fit properly. Some people also felt that the staff were rude and unprofessional, and pressured customers into accepting higher costs or unnecessary work. Conversely, a few other people also felt that the service was good, with polite and helpful staff who completed the job efficiently.

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Price

Reviewers consistently express dissatisfaction with pricing, often citing instances of being overcharged or... See more

Service

Customers had ambiguous experiences with service, with some reporting issues like unexpected charges and... See more

Staff

Clients share ambiguous opinions on staff, with some reviewers praising prompt arrivals and helpful service,... See more

Customer communications

Customers consistently note negative experiences with contact, frequently reporting difficulties reaching the... See more

Product

Users describe negative interactions with the product, with many reviewers reporting that the locks were... See more

Reviews shaping this summary

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolute scum, scam individuals, using people's despair to capitalise whilst blind sided by not being able to get into their homes. They scumbag arrived. Announced we had a NASA grade lock he couldn... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Overcharged by £1100 for a £100 job. Was a deliberate attempt at a scam. Raised a dispute with credit card company which was resolved in my favour. Reading other reviews here it is scandalous... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolute scam. Cos me £733 and like most other reviews here they drilled out my door. I booked through a website called Locksmith Reading, but when the man (two them actually, brought a trainee who th... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

If they're on their way - cancel! Blatant scam from arriving on site. Immediately stating the lock was expensive and difficult to replace. Tried to charge ~£300 for a £30 lock stating they only use th... See more


Company details

  1. Security System Installer

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We provide the best quality locksmith services with multiple teams . Our services include business locksmith services, emergency locksmith services, 24 hour locksmith services, with us you'll receive trusted locksmith services in the most urgent of manner.


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TrustScore 1 out of 5

191 reviews

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very good

Mario was great
Knowledgeable and efficient
Stuck to prices originally mentioned online, and gave different options

January 29, 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Absolute scam!

Similar experience to all of the other reviews. My little sister had lost her key, called this company and was told it would be £59.99 - no mention of call-out fees or additional charges. The guy came out, drilled a hole, pushed the lock out and told her it would be £125. He then said to have a new lock fitted it would be an additional £125. We called to complain and was told it was a ‘difficult job’ so they’d had to charge accordingly, even though it took all of 5 minutes and was no different to the job we’d initially called them about. The company refused to give us an email or name to take our complaint further, and have no blocked my number. Avoid at all costs

January 25, 2022
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Daylight Robbery

They will quote you £49 then try to charge you for multiple things you don't need. I managed to haggle the bloke down from £200 as 'there was no other way but to drill the lock out' to which I said another firm that quoted me said they could open the door without abrasion and I will call them instead. The locksmith told me he will look again and within 15 seconds miraculously realised he could open it without the need to drill it. He then informed me due to having British high security locks it was going to cost me double the £49 which was quoted and managed to get the door open within 5 seconds, not exactly high security if you ask me. I made the locksmith aware I felt he was taking advantage of mine, my wife's and our small child's position by over charging us for things we didn't need just to be able to get into our home, after informing him I was quoted £74 by another firm who were 10 minutes away he said just pay me that then and left. I felt the £49 initially quoted was misleading and not accurate due to the customer service adviser explaining it wouldn't cost a penny more than £49 if no locks needed changing and wouldn't use their services again.

December 25, 2021
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Worst company ever!!

Worst company ever!!! Quoted around 100£ and when they came they charge 200£!

They are a joke!!! Before using them please check all the reviews and do not use at all!!
Also they have a very very bad attitude, they are a disgrace for this community!!
I wish I can give 0 stars because they do deserve.

December 15, 2021
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

BAIT AND SWITCH. STAY AWAY!!

This locksmith recently charged 500 pounds for a simple job that we were subsequently advised by an accredited locksmith should have cost 180 pounds. Also they DO charge for call out even if they claim never to do so on the website.

September 28, 2021
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Very unprofessional.

- He was late for the appointment.
- I clearly expected him to look at the problem, identify a solution and agree an estimate for the repairs.
- After he reached, he quickly checked the problem and without discussing any estimates with my wife who was stood right next to him, went ahead and replaced two springs in the lock and then demanded £150 for the parts and services. I think that is very unprofessional.
- Website talks about a call-out charge of £49 and locks from £25 and here he was demanding twice the amount for repairs.
- When I queried the charge, he said he would take the new springs out and replace them with the old ones for a charge of £70. After much haggling he reduced the amount to £100 and I reluctantly paid.

Clearly not the kind of people you would want to deal with.

September 9, 2021
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Avoid like the plague

Avoid like the plague. I was quoted £49, no mention of VAT or minimum prices. A man arrived to do the job turn out he was subcontracted and the uk local locksmith company were an agency. Was the given a price of £138 plus VAT for a 5 minute job to push a handle down. Their call out fees were minimum £59. So where did the £49 quote come from?. A complete scam.

August 23, 2021
Unprompted review
Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Call-out fee refund

I didn't understand why your charge me a call-out fee when you wrote clearly on your website that you nerver charge your costumer for call-out fees.
I send you an email to claim a refund, 48 hours later, nobody to answer to me.

August 7, 2021
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Reply from UK Local Locksmith

We are sorry to hear that but you asked for an emergency service, not an appointment and that's why you paid the callout fee.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great job

Great job, Jonathan was quick to attend and very professional and timely about his work, he wore a face mask and respected social distancing, price wasn't bad either.

June 19, 2021
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant

Brilliant. Took 15 minutes to arrive. Sorted in another 15 minutes. Great value. Thank you

May 16, 2021
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Reply from UK Local Locksmith

Thank you very much

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Awful service don't use

Awful service don't use. Hefty quote fee to lock you in and then they ask for a very over inflated price to fix which later proved to be x3 the amount of the actual cost of fixing.

May 15, 2021
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Reply from UK Local Locksmith

You are just a spam. Nothing more.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Jonathan was very good

Jonathan was very good, did the work quickly with no fuss or mess. Would recommend!

May 14, 2021
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Reply from UK Local Locksmith

Many thanks.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Avoid if you don't want to be scamed…

Avoid if you don't want to be scamed and overcharged. They will take advantage and charge you 50% then market sugest. They price advertise is misleading and they never check details on situation and if you easy to trick charge you double for 5 minutes job, which would've cost you much less with honest company.

March 29, 2021
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