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All Locked Out

10/10

Tenterden, Kent

£1,000 guarantee T&Cs apply

Checkatrade member since October 2014
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10 /10

Based on 15 reviews over the past 12 months

Quality of work

10

Reliability

10

Communication

10

What customers are saying

AI-generated from customer reviews over last 24 months

This locksmith receives outstanding reviews for his quick response times, professional work, and clear communication. Customers frequently highlight his friendly manner and fair pricing, often recommending him for emergency call-outs.

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Reviews (548)

  • 10

    Locksmith

    Posted 29 April

    100% Recommendation!

    Alan attended within an hour of an early morning call and resolved the problem immediately. Professional, courteous service and the work carried out quickly, cleanly and with no issues at all. And all done with a replacement part at an extremely reasonable rate. Absolutely no hesitation in recommending!
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: TN27
  • 10

    Locksmith

    Posted 12 April

    Friendly, efficient, professional tradesman

    We’ve recently moved into a new house and had no key for a door. We felt the house and garden weren’t secure. Called Alan yesterday. Came to change lock on a uPVC door today. Friendly, efficient and professional. Fixed price for the job and even helped with a problem on another door.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: TN18
  • 10

    Lock Repair

    Posted 27 January

    A very resourceful locksmith.

    I cannot recommend Alan highly enough, he is charming, helpful and importantly resourceful! We had a problem with a loose door handle. Alan arrived within half an hour of speaking to him. He swiftly sorted the problem without resorting to new handles. He also looked at several other door handles while he was here, even going so far as to correct door hinges. Will most definitely use him again.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: TN27
  • 10

    Lock Fitting

    Posted 18 December 2025

    Great Experience with Lock Replacement

    We hired Alan to replace the locks on our front and rear doors, and he was extremely professional and reasonably priced. He even helped fix one of our door handles at no extra cost. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend his services to anyone.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: ME17
    AASHISH M
  • 10

    Doors Opened / Unlocked

    Posted 08 December 2025

    dead lock replacement

    phoned Alan and he answered immediately told him about the problem i was having with my front door dead lock and we arranged a time convenient to me when he could call. he informed me of the cost which i agreed. on arrival as there are hundreds of different patterns he would have to get my type from supplier. he revisited at another time at no extra cost and completed the job. i found him very polite and respectful. a pleasure to have him do this job
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: TN23
  • 10

    Doors Opened / Unlocked

    Posted 18 November 2025

    Great Customer Service and responsiveness

    Given the stress of any situation in relation to being locked out (or in), I have to say the customer service, speed and empathy shown was brilliant. I would definitely recommend as good value, great customer service and very responsive. Thank you!
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: TN23

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Company Info

Owner

Mr Alan Hocknell

Sole Trader

12 years on Checkatrade

VAT Registered

No

Domestic WorkCommercial WorkFree EstimatesInsurance Work Undertaken24 Hour Call-out

I'm Alan Hocknell, trading as All Locked Out. I am a skilled 24 hour locksmith with over 15 years experience and I live in Tenterden, Kent, with my wife, daughter and our Jack Russell, Baxter.Unlike many other locksmiths, I don’t charge a call out fee; instead I provide a clear price for the job to be done, with no surprises later. I am reliable, conscientious, fast, friendly and good value.

I work for private individuals, commercial clients, housing associations and letting agencies. 90% of jobs are completed in one visit as my van is always well stocked with a variety of insurance compliant BS3621 locks.

I work as non-destructively as possible (ie: picking locks rather than drilling) and I reach most customers within 30 minutes of their call, and often much quicker!

Please call me for a no obligation quotation. I am not a call centre or agency, so when you call you will reach me directly.

www.alllockedout.co.uk

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