Goldi-Locksmith Ltd
Bournemouth
Checkatrade member since May 201210
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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Based on 32 reviews over the past 12 months
Quality of work
10
Reliability
10
Communication
10
What customers are saying
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Customers consistently praise this tradesperson for being prompt, professional, and friendly, often highlighting their quick, efficient work and fair pricing.
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Reviews (1024)
- MMollie C
10 Changing a sticky lock
Posted 2 days ago
Philip was great. He called me very quickly after I sent a message on Check a Trade to chat through the work. He explained what he thought the issue was and a price over the phone and wasn’t at all pushy as I waited to hear back from a couple of other people. Philip was then able to come out to us within 24 hours, had great communication around his arrival time and finished the work quickly. Very happy with the price and the results. I have hated locking and unlocking our door for a year since we moved in and now it’s lovely. Thanks!Verified reviewerJob location: BH15 10 Honest Tradesman Works with Integrity
Posted 07 December
Phil was very thorough and honest with the initial quote and genuinely wanted to ensure the best quality work but no unnecessary expense. He salvaged my old lock and did an excellent job on fitting new front door lockVerified reviewerJob location: BH10Response from Goldi-Locksmith Ltd
Thank you, I really appreciate the feedback, and happy that you’re happy. I’m one of the oldest trading locksmiths in the area, I’ve been working for myself for 25 years, helping the surrounding community. Through my experience, I understand People‘s needs and also the needs of the locks in your doors, so I’m able to repair most Locks without having to replace them. 
- PPhilip C
10 Replaced broken door lock
Posted 27 November
Arrived on time, evaluated fault on door lock, ordered replacement and fitted next day.Verified reviewerJob location: BH18Response from Goldi-Locksmith Ltd
Thank you, many years of experience as a locksmith you get to know quickly if the locks need to be replaced or if they their Repairable. I’d also have very clear communications to my arrival times, as I hate to keep people waiting. I’ve had the worst experiences with other trades where they never arrive on time, or dont even turn up and I would hate to be tarnished with that brush so I’ll always give a service that I would expect myself..
- VVibeke P
10 Unlocking window
Posted 26 November
Philip was a great help unlocking an old window and providing a new locking mechanism. Reliable and friendly and at a very reasonable price :)Verified reviewerJob location: BH6Response from Goldi-Locksmith Ltd
Some of the smallest jobs can actually be the most fiddly jobs, even though they don’t take much time. Over the decades as a locksmith I have learnt many ways how to deal with those little fiddly jobs and come out on top, even if I can’t replace certain parts, I know of ways to get around that and resolve simple issues, and sometimes complex ones.
10 Fast solution to problem.
Posted 13 October
Job location: BH15Back door lock was impossible to use. The tradesman quickly assessed the problem and replaced faulty parts to leave the lock in perfect condition. The price was very agreeable as well.10 Fast, professional, friendly, great communication, fair price.
Posted 08 September
Our bedroom door latch had broken and we couldn’t get in. It was urgent my husbands phone, car keys etc were in there and he needed to travel later that day. Even on a Sunday, Phil responded very quickly and came out in around an hour. He had the door open within minutes and fixed it shortly afterwards. His price was clear and fair, nothing unexpected and very competitive. He was friendly and professional. He was also excellent with our daughter who wanted to watch and be his assistant, asking lots of questions etc. Highly recommend would definitely use again.Verified reviewerJob location: BH23
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Company Info
Owner
Mr Philip Wathen
Ltd Company
13 years on Checkatrade
VAT Registered
Yes: 368804756
Goldi-Locksmith Limited has been recognized 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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