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South Dorset Locksmiths

9.91/10

Wareham

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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

Customer Reviews

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9.91 /10

Based on 64 reviews over the past 12 months

Quality of work

9.94

Reliability

9.84

Communication

9.95

What customers are saying

AI-generated from customer reviews over last 24 months

Customers consistently praise this locksmith for a prompt, professional, and friendly service, often highlighting the quick response to out-of-hours emergencies. The work is frequently described as efficient and offered at a reasonable price.

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Reviews (243)

  • 10

    Lock Repair

    Posted 4 days ago

    Prompt excellent job

    Excellent service at a good price. Took his time to do the job right - servicing the malfunctioning locks on 2 UPVC/composite doors, including adjusting the hanging. No hidden extras. Fair, hard working and very pleasant to have around. Has done 2 jobs for me and I thoroughly recommend Steve.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: BH5

    Response from South Dorset Locksmiths

    Thank you.

  • 10

    Emergency Locksmith Service

    Posted 20 July

    Highly recommended locksmith!

    I have had Steven attend my property three times now over the last 2 years due to lost keys and a snapped key in my lock. He has attended promptly every time, most recently within 30 minutes at 1am on a Sunday. He is very friendly and professional, all the other local locksmiths never answer their phones out of hours despite claiming to be 24/7 but Steven has never let me down! I would recommend him every time. Thank you.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: DT4

    Response from South Dorset Locksmiths

    Thank you.

  • 10

    Locksmith

    Posted 20 July

    Excellent service - would recommend

    Steve was brilliant - professional, friendly and not at all phased by our unusual locks, he just got on with finding the bits he needed but didn't charge us for the extra effort. Would recommend.
    Job location: BH20

    Response from South Dorset Locksmiths

    Thank you.

  • 10

    Lock Fitting

    Posted 19 July

    Locks changed window handles changed window fixed French doors realigned

    Steve came out to fixed French doors which had dropped came out on a Sunday no extra charge. whilst he was here I asked about replacement door handles change in lock fixing of a window all work completed satisfactory. very thorough workmanship nice person to deal with
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: BH20
    Sue M

    Response from South Dorset Locksmiths

    Thank you.

  • 10

    Emergency Locksmith Service

    Posted 27 June

    Replacement of the lock and replacement of the door

    The job was done very quickly and efficiently
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: DT3
    Judy R

    Response from South Dorset Locksmiths

    Thank you.

  • 10

    Lock Repair

    Posted 19 June

    Work well done.

    Friendly, efficient service at an affordable price. Very fast response time.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: DT4
    Tania K

    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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