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South Dorset Locksmiths

9.9/10

Wareham

£1,000 guarantee T&Cs apply

Checkatrade member since May 2022

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Skills

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

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Customer Reviews

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9.9 /10

Based on 58 reviews over the past 12 months

Quality of work

9.93

Reliability

9.83

Communication

9.95

What customers are saying

AI-generated from customer reviews over last 24 months

Customers consistently praise this locksmith for his prompt, reliable, and efficient service, often responding quickly to emergencies. He is also frequently described as friendly, knowledgeable, and offering fair prices.

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Reviews (236)

  • 9

    Emergency Locksmith Service

    Posted 2 days ago

    Great job

    Steve was fantastic. Very professional, helpful and friendly. He came to the rescue on a call out without hesitation and did a great job.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: DT3
  • 10

    Lock Fitting

    Posted 1 week ago

    Highly recommend

    Steve was great. He came out very quickly and replaced a lock. Very helpful, and very reasonable. Highly recommend him.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: BH19
  • 10

    Doors Opened / Unlocked

    Posted 03 June

    This locksmith is helpful and reliable - we would recommend

    We contacted Steven out of hours and were relieved to hear him answer - a lot of locksmiths say they provide an out of hours service, but then seem uncontactable during this time. Steven attended quickly, when he said he would, gave updates on his journey to us, and was able to fix our door quickly and for a reasonable price. He was friendly and helpful and we are definitely going to keep his number incase we need a locksmith again.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: DT4

    Response from South Dorset Locksmiths

    Thank you.

  • 10

    Lock Fitting

    Posted 31 May

    Prompt, efficient and knowledgeable.

    What a lovely guy. Prompt, efficient and knowledgeable. Gave good advice & options. Came recommended and I can see why.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: BH20

    Response from South Dorset Locksmiths

    Thank you.

  • 9

    Doors Opened / Unlocked

    Posted 25 May

    Mending door stuck shut

    Steve was brilliant came round really quickly and did a great job I will use them again …. He also got another job whilst here from the neighbours Many thank Steve Great Job
    Job location: BH11
    Kim H

    Response from South Dorset Locksmiths

    Thank you.

  • 9.67

    Emergency Locksmith Service

    Posted 19 May

    Same day house security restored by S Dorset Locksmiths

    On Saturday I found I had a problem with an outside door - the levers would not retract so the door could not be closed or locked. I contacted South Dorset Locksmiths Sat midday and Steve said he could be with me by 5.00pm, which he was. The repair needed a new lock mechanism which he didn't have to hand so he fitted a temporary fix so the the house could be secure, ordered the new party on Monday and returned Tues late afternoon to complete the final fix, after a dash back from earlier work in Portsmouth. All done with great efficiency and good humour despite a punishing amount of other work
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: BH20

    Response from South Dorset Locksmiths

    Thank you.

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Company Info

Owner

Mr Steven Waterman

Sole Trader

4 years on Checkatrade

VAT Registered

No

Domestic WorkCommercial WorkFree Estimates24 Hour Call-outInsurance Work UndertakenCards Accepted

Hi, I’m Steve – an Army Veteran of 24 years, based in Bere Regis and cover DT and BH post codes.

You can find my reviews on Checkatrade.

If I’ve carried out work for you before and you haven’t yet left a review, I’d really appreciate your support


Services Offered:

• 24/7 Emergency Call Outs

• No Call Out Fee

• No VAT Charged

• Lock Replacement – Supplied & Fitted

• Broken Door/Window Locks & Handle Replacement

• New Home = New Locks (Highly Recommended)

• Lock Upgrades & Additional Security

• Broken Key Extraction

• Door Adjustments

• Lock & Mechanism Maintenance

• Key / House Safes Supplied & Fitted

• General Security Advice

• Door Finger Guards

• Auto Non-Destructive Vehicle Entry (various makes & models – please enquire)


Reliable. Professional. Local.

Thank you for supporting a local veteran-owned business.

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Member since May 2022

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