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J E Horner Building Services

9.93/10

Colchester

£1,000 guarantee T&Cs apply

Checkatrade member since November 2025

Accepts Checkatrade Pay

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Skills

  • Doors Opened / Unlocked
  • Emergency Locksmith Service
  • Lock Fitting
  • Lock Repair
  • Security Door Locks
  • Window Lock Fitting
  • Window Lock Repair

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Customer Reviews

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9.93 /10

Based on 5 reviews over the past 12 months

Quality of work

9.8

Reliability

10

Communication

10

Reviews (44)

  • 10

    Lock Fitting

    Posted 20 January

    New Door fitting

    Joe is such a reliable guy. Will be our go to for any works needed in our house in future. Always friendly, responsive and helpful.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: CO9
    Ruth H
  • 10

    Lock Repair

    Posted 17 January

    Efficient, reliable and friendly

    Joe arrived early and was efficient, tidy and friendly in replacing the front door lock then improving the fit of the door into the frame.
    Job location: E11
  • 9.67

    Window Lock Fitting

    Posted 14 January

    replace broken bathroom window lock

    great comms and very efficient
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: CM8
    Kevin S
  • 10

    Locksmith

    Posted 12 January

    Honest fast and reasonably priced.

    What an amazing locksmith and so reasonably priced. He turned up and at no time did he try to sell me any new parts just a couple of adjustments that would never of been able to do. I can honestly say I would hesitate to use again.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: CM9

    Response from J E Horner Building Services

    Thank you for your great feedback,much appreciated

  • 10

    Locksmith

    Posted 27 November 2025

    Lock change

    Joe was great! He came over and changed our external locks for our new house. Amazing service and will definitely use his services again in the future
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: CO9
    Ruth H

    Response from J E Horner Building Services

    Thank you for your feedback. It was much appreciated.

  • 10

    Emergency Locksmith Service

    Posted 19 March 2025

    Old front door lock

    I thought it was the Chubb lock that had jammed but Joe quickly realised it was the door handle spindle that was at fault. Having arrived in really good time and at short notice, he efficiently adjusted and made to fit a new spindle. Perfect. A clean and tidy job and charged a very fair price. I would definitely recommend him and I have put his phone number in my phone should I need him again…or to recommend him. Thanks Joe.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: CO5

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Company Info

Owner

Mr Joseph Horner

Sole Trader

1 years on Checkatrade

VAT Registered

Yes: GB247188086

Domestic WorkCommercial WorkFree EstimatesInsurance Work Undertaken24 Hour Call-out

Hi, My name is Joe, we run a family-run business.

I am a time-served qualified carpenter and locksmith with 35 years plus experience within the industry.

We take pride in our friendly approachable service to our customers. Below is a list of works that we carry out:


  • Lock changes
  • Locks repaired.
  • New locks fitted
  • Burglary repairs
  • Emergency board-ups
  • New doors fitted

Competitive quotations for all works prior to being carried out.

Accreditations and awards

CITY & GUILDS
CITY & GUILDS
UK Locksmiths Association
UK Locksmiths Association

This trade passed up to 12 Checkatrade vetting checks

Member since November 2025

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