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Goldi-Locksmith Ltd

9.93/10

Bournemouth

Checkatrade member since 2012
10

Services

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

Customer Reviews

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9.93 /10

Based on 33 reviews over the past 12 months

Quality of work

9.97

Reliability

9.85

Communication

10

Reviews (1002)

  • 10

    New Lock fitted

    Posted 04 March

    Excellent Service. Very reliable. Would definitely recommend
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: BH18
  • 10

    New locks on front and back door

    Posted 04 March

    Very friendly and professional. the work was carried out efficiently, We would use again.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: BH12
  • 10

    Front door lock repair

    Posted 07 February

    Philip was able to attend very promptly on the same day to do the work. His communication skills are excellent, both over the telephone when arranging the visit, and in person. He quickly fixed the problem and charged a reasonable fee, many thanks
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: BH11
  • 10

    opened an apparently jammed keysafe

    Posted 27 January

    Philip came on the same day that I called. He carried out the work quickly and efficiently. Was cheerful and very helpful when I asked him for advice about the keysafe.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: BH6
  • 10

    Broken lock mechanism

    Posted 27 January

    The lock mechanism on my front door broke. I contacted Goldi-locksmith looking for a quote for the work. Philip replied promptly, advised a price and was with me an hour later fixing the door. Philip was polite, friendly and very efficient. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this company to anyone who needed their services. Thank you.
    Job location: BH12
  • 10

    Broken lock mechanism on front door

    Posted 09 January

    The lock mechanism on our front door broke over Christmas. We contacted Philip on Fri 27/12/24 anticipating some delay but he responded very promptly; arrived when he said he would; communicated clearly, cheerfully and professionally and the entire job was completed perfectly in a very timely fashion. We would not hesitate to recommend this company's superb service!
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: BH25

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Company Info

Owner

Mr Philip Wathen

Ltd Company

13 years on Checkatrade

VAT Registered

Yes: 368804756

Domestic WorkCommercial WorkFree EstimatesCards AcceptedInsurance Work Undertaken24 Hour Call-out

Goldi-Locksmith Limited has been recognised as the best Locksmith and Security service for Dorset 2016/17 - Build News.

Best Security & Locksmith Service Provider Dorset & Hampshire & BUILD Award for Client Service Excellence - South England 2017/18.

Best lock fitting and repair service - Engineering awards/Build News.

Best Locksmith in Dorset - Engineering awards/Build News.


I'm really proud of my company’s achievement, which I would not have been able to do without you, thank you.

"Let Goldi Locks pick your locks!" A highly experienced and qualified engineer with exceptional people skills.


As a heads up there is no existing qualification for a locksmith and nor is it a regulated trade, my qualifications are project management, Computer aided engineering, manufacturing and process, do not be miss led by the term "Qualified Locksmith"


We are the real thing when it comes to a trusted and vetted trader. With over 30 years experience in fixing, making things work and understanding the repair required- nothing is impossible. My background is engineering at the highest level, I chose this career as a locksmith to work from home and support my family. I didn't want to travel anymore, I enjoy working the local area, so set up Goldi-Locks in 2002 and formed a limited company in 2004.

I left my career as a senior project manager for Marconi, working in civil and structural engineering , designing and implementing the rollout of national mobile networks in GSM, 2G and 3G.


Please book me in if possible as I am busy most days and get booked up quickly. I try not to work over weekends as my weeks are so busy, however please feel free to Email me or give me a call. If you get my answer machine please leave a message, and if you get the office, they will take any details and pass these straight to me. I don't answer when driving, and you will get diverted. I have access to a massive stock of locks, keys, safes, access control, so can get almost anything. I complete 90% of my jobs in one visit, the 10% I don't, are specialist work where re-visits are needed, or I need several days to complete a job.


Works I do:

Doors unlocked, replacement locks, keys cut on site, PVC door lock upgrades to insurance requirements, insurance surveys. safes supplied and fitted. Safes opened. Key safes. All types of lock cylinder from standard to fully restricted.

All levels of mortise lock from 5 lever British Standard BS3261 to internal 3, 4 and 5 lever locks. Suited lock systems (blocks of flats or residential where special keys & locks are required). Digital locks, ...I cover everything to do with locks.


I do EVICTIONS lock opening and changing for private and commercial and also REPOSSESSIONS, please call me or Email me if you have any questions.


I also supply and fit vehicle tracking systems for any type of vehicle, commercial only.


I cover a good area, All BH postcode and some DT but to give an idea, places such as Poole, Bournemouth, Ferndown, Verwood, West Moors, Ringwood, Highcliffe, New Milton, Barton on Sea, Corfe Mullen, Lytchet Minster, Wimborne, Corf Castle, Swanage and many of the surrounding areas. If you think I don't cover an area, just call and ask and I will give you a straight answer or recommend another locksmith that can help you.

I do little jobs as well: desks, cabinets, bureaus opened, often I can hand make keys to the locks if possible. Removal of padlocks, keys cut to code. Broken key extraction.


Goldi-Locksmith also offers an out of hours Emergency locksmith service where possible.

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Member since 2012

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