A Star Locksmiths
Tenterden, Kent
Checkatrade member since March 2026
Accepts Checkatrade Pay
We guarantee the work for up to £1,000 for 12 months. T&Cs apply
Services
- Digital Smart Door Lock Installation
- Doors Opened / Unlocked
- Emergency Locksmith Service
- Key Cutting
- Lock Fitting
- Lock Repair
- Security Door Locks
- Snap Locks
- Window Lock Fitting
- Window Lock Repair
Customer Reviews
Write a review9.11 /10
Based on 19 reviews over the past 12 months
Quality of work
8.79
Reliability
9.05
Communication
9.47
Reviews (19)
- GGraeme F
9.67 fixed a broken key stuck in a door and replaced.lock in a front door
Posted 1 day ago
Very quick to respond and clear communication. Arrived exactly when he said he would and did the jobs as required. Kept me informed throughout. Very polite and knowledgeable. Would recommend.Verified reviewerJob location: BN1 - JJohn H
10 Double-glazed window locks issue
Posted 18 May
We had two faulty window locks. Once we employed A Star, ID and accreditation was sent straight through to us which set our minds at rest considering recent bad media publicity regarding locksmiths. The initial work was on the 1st window was quickly and efficiently executed, and a deeper fault on the 2nd window quickly diagnosed. This involved a 2nd visit to our property. Daniel and his apprentice were knowledgeable and courteous at all times and I would highly recommend the service A Star provide.Verified reviewerJob location: E17 - GGary F
10 Lock replacement
Posted 15 May
Daniel provided a very professional service, he was quick and reliable communicating, provided a clear and fair quote and did the job well. Very polite while attending the job, would recommend.Verified reviewerJob location: ME19 10 Brilliant friendly service
Posted 14 May
Lovely chap, quick response and excellent communication. Would recommend him and if I ever have issues in the future will definitely contact him again.Verified reviewerJob location: BN3Response from A Star Locksmiths
More than welcome Theodore to help you with your lockout issue and thank you for your lovely review. Kind regards, A Star Locksmiths
- HHarry H
10 Quality Service from Comms to install
Posted 14 May
Dan was the first, and most knowledgeable, locksmith to contact me. He promptly visited and inspected the issue with my window. After a thorough examination he clearly explained what was up with the window and ways to fix it - he clearly knows what he's talking about. Unfortunately the part needed had to be ordered in which was there the following day when he returned to fix it. Communication throughout was exemplary and I would thoroughly and whole heartedly recommend Dan and team. Very honest and competitive pricing too.Verified reviewerJob location: ME8Response from A Star Locksmiths
Thank you Harry, means alot and you're more than welcome. Also thank you for the lovely coffee. Kind regards, A Star Locksmiths.
- VVita K
2.33 Frustrating, helpless
Posted 08 May
Following the lock replacement, we experienced issues with the front door opening and closing properly. Prior to the visit, the door and lock were operational, although there may have been some existing alignment issues. After the new lock mechanism was installed, the door became significantly more difficult to use and, in our opinion, the work appears to have worsened the existing issue. The locksmith advised that the problem was due to door alignment rather than the lock installation itself. A refund was offered subject to return of the lock. We didn't want this locksmith to returnVerified reviewerJob location: NW5Response from A Star Locksmiths
As explained a door not shutting due to alignment isn't done via a lock change as the bolts in the door are not touched as they're fixed to the door via the wall. The job we did was a lock change which is on the door left side and not right side. This issue you had before we attended was evidenced and we explained to you even whilst at the job that a carpenter was needed to completed this job as we do not do these jobs. We even asked our locksmith association partner and they agreed that the door is the issue and not a lock change and they've been doing this for 25 years +
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Company Info
Owner
Mrs Karen Blackwell
Sole Trader
Member since 2026
VAT Registered
Yes: GB796816074
A Star Locksmiths started trading in 2022; we cover areas from Tenterden, to Brighton and london and are able to support homeowners with jobs in the following categories:
- Locksmith.
- Digital Smart Door Lock Installation
- Doors Opened/Unlocked
- Emergency Locksmith Service
- Key Cutting
- Lock Fitting
- Lock Repair
- Security Door Locks
- Snap Locks
- Window Lock Fitting
- Window Lock Repair
Please don't hesitate to contact us for a quote in your area today
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