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Lockout 24-7

9.73/10

Braintree, Essex

£1,000 guarantee T&Cs apply

Checkatrade member since September 2025

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Skills

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

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Customer Reviews

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9.73 /10

Based on 17 reviews over the past 12 months

Quality of work

9.56

Reliability

9.75

Communication

9.94

Reviews (203)

  • 9.33

    Lock Fitting

    Posted 24 May

    Front Door Lock Change

    James & Jack were great, perfect communication and swift class work.
    Job location: CM1
    Dyl P

    Response from Lockout 24-7

    Thanks for your kind review Dyl. Glad we could be of service to you!

  • 10

    Locksmith

    Posted 30 April

    Door lock adjustment

    Managed to adjust slightly so door shuts much better now, thank you!
    Job location: CM6
    Karis E

    Response from Lockout 24-7

    Thanks for Your very kind review Karis. Glad we could be of assistance to you.

  • 10

    Locksmith

    Posted 28 April

    Lock fitting/fix

    James came out quickly today and was able to fix my lock so now it closes better. Thank you!!
    Job location: CM6
    Karis E

    Response from Lockout 24-7

    Thanks for your very kind review Karis. Glad we could be of help 😀

  • 9

    Lock Repair

    Posted 16 April

    Lock repair and fitting

    Decent experience. Came in, did the job and left. No issues.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: CM2
    Ike E
  • 8.67

    Lock Repair

    Posted 12 March

    lock repair

    fantastic job and quick
    Job location: CM77
    Femi o
  • 10

    Locksmith

    Posted 16 February

    Locks change

    James was brilliant. I needed my locks changed in my new property and he talked me through all of my options. Thank you James!
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: CM15
    Harriet B

    Response from Lockout 24-7

    Thanks for your very kind review Harriett. Glad I could be of help and enjoy your new home 🏠👍

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Company Info

Owner

Mr James Hartshorn

Sole Trader

1 years on Checkatrade

VAT Registered

No

Domestic WorkCommercial WorkFree EstimatesCards AcceptedInsurance Work Undertaken24 Hour Call-out

A small family run business with over 20 years' experience.


We are James and Jack offering a professional friendly and reliable service to all our customers no matter how large or small a job may be.


We provide a locksmith and door repair service to both domestic and commercial clients, you can rest assured we will be able to assist you with anything lock or door related.


We are an independent family-owned locksmith business. (NOT A CALL CENTRE) So when you call, you are talking directly to James or Jack.


Fully qualified locksmiths and not someone reading from a script.


Our pricing is extremely competitive and will be confirmed before any job is undertaken.


We are not V.A.T registered so the price I quote is the price you pay.


Work undertaken includes:


  • Specialists in UPVC and composite door repairs.
  • Lock fitting, Lock repairing and or Lock replacements.
  • Garage door locks
  • Emergency door opening with a 20-minute response time.
  • For a free no obligation quote calls myself, James or Jack directly on the number stated.
  • We do not do cars

Accreditations and awards

British Locksmith Association
British Locksmith Association

This trade passed up to 12 Checkatrade vetting checks

Member since September 2025

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