Locksmith
Dr Lock
Trust score
75out of 100
Rating5.0★
Review volume42
Source diversity1 source
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What customers say
5.0out of 5
Highlights
"Nick replaced a damaged easy-clean hinge on a bedroom window, having previously been let down by..."
"Couldn't lock my front door. He arrived in about 15 mins and explained to me what was wrong very quickly and easily."
"We asked Dr Locke to come and quote for replacing three locks on the door offer mental health..."
Detailed reviews
Nick replaced a damaged easy-clean hinge on a bedroom window, having previously been let down by...
Couldn't lock my front door. He arrived in about 15 mins and explained to me what was wrong very quickly and easily.
We asked Dr Locke to come and quote for replacing three locks on the door offer mental health...
I have chosen to use this business again and would highly recommend them for a Professional...
OUTSTANDING ! Lovely gentleman; professional, punctual and repaired my lock in no time! VERY highly recommended. Thank you Nick.
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About
Dr Lock is a family run locksmith business based in Bury Lancashire. We offer a full range of services including house keys car keys lockouts...
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✓Rating: 5.0★
✓Review volume: 42
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