Public evidence profile

Locks4Less Locksmiths Limited

LocksmithChelmsford5.03 reviews · 1 independent public source
How quickly they respond
A genuine 24-hour Chelmsford-based emergency service
Credentials & registries
Trading Standards Approved (Buy With Confidence)
Trust Score
73out of 100
Strong track record

73 out of 100, with a caution: only 3 reviews held yet. A small public record keeps the evidence thin, and the score reflects that.

  • Rated 5.0 from 3 reviews
  • 1 credential shown

Newest review April 2025

Worth checking: Master Locksmiths Association

How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volumeLow · 3
Independent sources1 independent public source
Credentials1 credential shown

How this score is made up

What customers say57.9 of 60
Independent checks9.5 of 30
Track record6 of 10
See the independent checks
  • Licences and credentials1.2 of 8.3
  • Ways to reach them8.3 of 8.3
  • Reviewed on more than one site0 of 6.2
  • Registered company details0 of 4.1
  • Photos of their work0 of 2.1
  • Industry recognition0 of 1
Response evidence

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Public response evidence

How quickly they respond

What their website advertises:

  • A genuine 24-hour Chelmsford-based emergency service

Use this as a reason to call them first, not a guarantee they can attend now. Confirm availability, timing, and call-out terms directly before you rely on it.

From customer reviews

What customers consistently say

Recurring themes from 3 customer reviews on Checkatrade.

Quick to respondQuoted from 2 reviews

“sorted my problem within 2 hours” · Checkatrade, 24 Dec 2023

“got us back inside again with a minimum of fuss, at short notice” · Checkatrade, 18 Dec 2023

Credentials and associations

Credentials and memberships

1

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Reviews · public evidence

What customers say

These reviews are published independently on the named public source below, not testimonials this business chose to show. We bring them together and link each one back to where it appeared, so you can open the source and read it yourself.

5.0out of 5
3 reviews in public evidenceReviewed on public review sources since 2023Most recent review
Where these reviews are published
  • Checkatrade3 reviews · 5.0 avg

Detailed reviews

Anonymous5.0 / 5 ·

Prompt, friendly, genuine advice ( saved me a new door with a simple adjustment 2 other tradespeople didn’t spot! ). Amazing value and going the extra mile. Cannot recommend Arthur enough.

Anonymous5.0 / 5 ·

We locked ourselves out of our new house and Arthur got us back inside again with a minimum of fuss, at short notice, for a very reasonable price. At our request, he then returned the following day to replace all the locks. This work was done quickly, efficiently, tidily and once again, for a very competitive price. Highly recommended!

Local context

Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for locksmiths in Chelmsford

Across 5 locksmiths in Chelmsford, the typical rating is 5.0 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.

Sources

Where this information comes from

2 named public sources

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Review sources

Registers and membership directories

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Independent checks

About this business

How long they've really been tradingOperating since at least 2023 (3 years), according to an independent source, not just their own word.
Website online since2010First public review2023
Your own checks

What to check before you hire

Worth checking yourself
Only a few public reviews are shown. Ask for recent references you can contact.
Their public evidence comes from a single source. Look them up on another site before deciding.
Verify at the sourceCheck them yourself

Locksmithing isn't government-regulated in the UK, so anyone can trade as one. The Master Locksmiths Association vets, inspects and background-checks its members - a useful extra assurance for this trade.

Find an MLA-approved locksmith
Get the call-out fee AND the total price agreed in writing before they set off. Emergency locksmith overcharging is a common complaint.
Be wary of anyone who insists on drilling the lock straight away: most locks can be picked open, and drilling then selling a replacement is a known upsell.
Look for a locksmith approved by the Master Locksmiths Association. The MLA vets and inspects its members, and locksmithing is otherwise unregulated.

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Good to know

Common questions about Locks4Less Locksmiths Limited

Is Locks4Less Locksmiths Limited available for emergencies?

They state on their own website that a genuine 24-hour Chelmsford-based emergency service. This is the business's own statement on their website, not something we have independently checked. For an urgent job, call to confirm they can attend before you rely on it.

Is Locks4Less Locksmiths Limited a legitimate business?

Locks4Less Locksmiths Limited has 3 independent public reviews, rated 5 out of 5. This is independent public evidence gathered from named public sources (no ads, no paid placement), not a guarantee of workmanship. If anything here is out of date, the business can request a correction.

What do customers say about Locks4Less Locksmiths Limited?

Locks4Less Locksmiths Limited has 3 public reviews, averaging 5 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.

How do I know Locks4Less Locksmiths Limited's reviews are genuine?

Locks4Less Locksmiths Limited's 3 public reviews come from a named public review source, and MyTrustedTraders links every one back to where it was published, so you can open the source and read them yourself rather than trusting a single curated page. MyTrustedTraders brings this public evidence together with no ads and no paid placement: we show where every review came from rather than selling rankings, so you can weigh the evidence for yourself.

Is Locks4Less Locksmiths Limited qualified and accredited?

We hold 1 independently sourced credential for Locks4Less Locksmiths Limited, including Trading Standards Approved (Buy With Confidence). Each is attributed to the body that issued it in the credentials section. For example, Trading Standards Approved (Buy With Confidence) is a scheme run by UK Trading Standards that vets and approves local traders, checking they trade fairly and within the law.

Does Locks4Less Locksmiths Limited guarantee their work?

They state on their own website that 12-month manufacturer's guarantee. This is the business's own statement on their website, not something we have independently checked. Get the terms in writing before you agree to the job.

What areas does Locks4Less Locksmiths Limited cover?

They state on their own website that they cover Chelmsford. This is the business's own statement on their website, not something we have independently checked. Confirm they cover your postcode before booking.

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