Local Locks and Security
Skills
- Lock Repair
- Security Door Locks
- Lock Fitting
- Doors Opened / Unlocked
- Snap Locks
- Emergency Locksmith Service
Customer Reviews
Write a review9.73 /10
Based on 111 reviews over the past 12 months
Quality of work
9.82
Reliability
9.73
Communication
9.65
What customers are saying
AI-generated from customer reviews over last 24 months
Customers regularly commend this locksmith for their quick, efficient, and professional service, often noting the team is friendly and communicates well. A small number of reviews mention issues with punctuality and unexpected costs.
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Reviews (448)
10 Locksmith
Posted 1 week ago
Repairs to patio door lock
Went above and beyond to complete the job, first to Southend to get the necessary parts and then to Braintree as they didn’t have all that was needed. A little on the pricy side? Not sure to be honest but prices are forever increasing and what with the fuel he used plus vat of course so probably okVerified reviewerJob location: RM16RStephen P10 Lock Fitting
Posted 07 July
Great locksmith
Harry and Louie did a fantastic job - quick, efficient and friendlyVerified reviewerJob location: SE1010 Lock Fitting
Posted 07 July
Lock change
Harry and Louie were very helpful and communicated clearly what the problem was, they fixed the issue quickly and efficiently, I would definitely call them again if I ever had an issue with the lock in the future.Job location: SE79 Locksmith
Posted 07 July
On time and very polite with good communication
Adrian turned up a swapped the lock in under 5 minutes. And even gave me a tutorial..Job location: TW20RChetan V10 Lock Fitting
Posted 06 July
Lock fitting
Harry came to fix my door he done a great job and would highly recommend. Very good and honest service. Very pleased. Thank you Harry.Verified reviewerJob location: BR52.33 Lock Repair
Posted 05 July
Lock fixing
They came and fixed part of the lock but not the other part - I ended up locked in the house! They came back and got me out, said I would get a partial refund (which I haven’t had) and said they’d come back to sort the final lock. Booked it in and then they didn’t turn up, said they got too busy and promised me they’d be there the next day. Then nothing despite me calling and texting. Not recommended sadly.Verified reviewerJob location: SW9RPhoebe M
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Owner
Mr Jim Prentice
Ltd Company
7 years on Checkatrade
VAT Registered
Yes: 382774265
**NO CARS PLEASE!**
Local Locks and Security is a family run business, serving your local area established over 20 years ago with experience in Domestic and Commercial Locksmithing.
Being a family run business there are no hidden costs or agency fees involved.
About Us:
We provide Emergency Call-Outs 24/7 and also Non-Emergency Service with a 20-minute response time!
Whether you're locked out, moving home, need new locks, had your keys stolen, or require security upgrades - we are here to help.
If you have been burgled, we will have an engineer to your door within 20 minutes to secure or replace your door.
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ALL INSURANCE WORK UNDERTAKEN AND ALL COMMERCIAL DOOR REPAIRS COMPLETED.
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