A & E Locksmith
Chislehurst, Kent
Checkatrade member since September 201510
Services
- Digital Smart Door Lock Installation
- Doors Opened / Unlocked
- Emergency Locksmith Service
- Lock Fitting
- Lock Repair
- Security Door Locks
- Snap Locks
- Van Security Locks
- Window Lock Fitting
- Window Lock Repair
- Auto / Vehicle Locksmith
- Car Key Replacement
- Bifold Doors Repair
- Composite Front Doors Repair
- French Doors Repair
- Glass Replacement
- UPVC Doors Repair
- UPVC Repairs
- UPVC Windows Repair
Customer Reviews
Write a review9.83 /10
Based on 30 reviews over the past 12 months
Quality of work
9.83
Reliability
9.87
Communication
9.8
Reviews (635)
- MMax S
10 uPVC Window Repair
Posted 21 January
Job location: SE10Les was responsive and attentive to the issue. He found time to come and sort it same day as was helpful and professional throughout. I would highly recommend him to anyone else. - SShahir Z
10 Repair window handles and parts
Posted 21 January
Leslie was very helpful and did a great job at fixing my windows. He’s also very responsive on texts/calls. Highly recommend!Verified reviewerJob location: SE10 - JJonathan K
9.33 Window hinge replacement
Posted 12 January
Available at short notice (contacted Thursday, sorted Monday) - work completed in approx 1 hour - friendly and helpfulVerified reviewerJob location: SE23 - CChristine W
10 A&E responded quickly to my request and completed the job quickly and efficiently.
Posted 06 January
Today I put in a request on Check a trade for someone to repair my front door. I received a call from Les about 3pm and within the hour he came to repair my door. Les was friendly, polite, efficient, professional and repaired my door leaving one happy lady.Verified reviewerJob location: DA16 9.67 Quick response
Posted 10 December 2025
Arrived promptly and did job quickly. Very important as external door was not secure.Verified reviewerJob location: BR210 Really happy with the job
Posted 08 December 2025
Les did a brilliant job fixing my broken window lock and door lock fitting. He did a brilliant bit of work tidy, fast, and clearly knows what he’s doing. I appreciated how quickly he got everything sorted and how he made sure everything was working perfectly before he left.I’ll definitely be calling Les again if I need anything in the future. Thank you!Verified reviewerJob location: BR2
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Company Info
Owner
Mr Leslie May
Ltd Company
11 years on Checkatrade
VAT Registered
Yes: 795926169
My name is Leslie May, I am the director of A & E Locksmiths. I work in partnership with my daughter Alex May who is a lady locksmith.
We are a truly family run business trading for 20 years who live locally and serve all BR SE DA postcodes.
We base most of our work around Bromley and the surrounding areas.
We specialise in all UPVC door problems.
We aim to gain entry with no damage where possible.
We can upgrade all locks on all doors.
We are passionate about making you feel safe.
Our main aim is to provide a Good service to all our customers. When you call either myself or Alex will answer your call we will give an honest quote estimated with the information you provide. Bear in mind that this may not be the cheapest quote you will get, we are not sales people and we would rather make you aware of the costing prior to the appointment rather than quote cheaply and then shock you later with tales of why it has cost more.
We will always advise to the best of our ability about the best way forward whether this be gaining entry to your property or upgrading you security.
Our services include Lock fitting, Doors opened/ unlocked, Security Door locks, Lock repairs, Window locks, Window repairs, Digital door locks, Auto locksmith, Car key replacement, Alarms and general advice on increasing your security.
Alex, is 31 years old she is a lady locksmith, this is great if a customer is a little worried or feels vulnerable about allowing a man into their house. You can request Alex to visit for an appointment when you ring.
We give discount to OAP's and students, just inform us when you ring.
We do NOT charge a CALL OUT FEE.
We aim to reach customers within 30 minutes.
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Member since September 2015
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