“I was locked myself out without my mobile. Because of the f**ked situation there were so many obstacles to sort out and took longer for whatever I was asked to do. But they were so patient and determined to help me. I wouldn’t hope for a need to contact them again lol but if you do pick them up :)”
Public evidence profile
The Lock Specialist Ltd
How quickly they respond
24/7
Trust Score
52out of 100
52 out of 100, with a caution: newest review we found is from November 2023. Weigh that age against the score.
- Rated 5.0 from 3 reviews
Newest review November 2023
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volumeLow · 3
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say39.7 of 60
Independent checks8.3 of 30
Track record3.7 of 10
See the independent checks
- Licences and credentials0 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
Missing evidence lowers the score because we can't check it. It doesn't mean it doesn't exist. Claiming a profile never changes the score. Evidence context, not a guarantee of workmanship.
Public response evidence
How quickly they respond
What their website advertises:
- 24/7
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.
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
Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade3 reviews · 5.0 avg
Highlights
“John arrived very quickly after I called and sorted the problem within less than half an hour”
Detailed reviews
Excellent service
Local context
Rated 5.0, above the local average for locksmiths in London
Across 67 locksmiths in London, the typical rating is 4.9 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
Sources
1 named public sourceWhere this information comes from
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Review sources
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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 since2014First public review2023
Your own checks
What to check before you hire
Worth checking yourself
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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 locksmithGet 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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Common questions about The Lock Specialist Ltd
Is The Lock Specialist Ltd available for emergencies?
They advertise 24/7 availability on their own website. 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 The Lock Specialist Ltd a legitimate business?
The Lock Specialist Ltd 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 The Lock Specialist Ltd?
The Lock Specialist Ltd 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 The Lock Specialist Ltd's reviews are genuine?
The Lock Specialist Ltd'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.
Does The Lock Specialist Ltd guarantee their work?
They state on their own website that guaranteed workmanship. 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.
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