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Goldi-Locksmith Ltd

10/10

Bournemouth

Checkatrade member since May 2012
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10 /10

Based on 36 reviews over the past 12 months

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10

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10

Communication

10

What customers are saying

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Customers consistently praise this locksmith for his prompt, professional, and friendly service. He is frequently described as highly skilled and efficient, with many reviewers appreciating his clear explanations and willingness to go the extra mile.

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Reviews (1014)

  • 10

    Unlock door due to lost keys.

    Posted 18 July

    Did a great job and completed tasks quickly.
    Job location: BH23
  • 10

    Quick, friendly and helpful.

    Posted 18 July

    Needed to get into a broken TSA padlock on our suitcase. Philip was great, he turned up a few hours after we called and was able to open the padlock for us. Very satisfied
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: BH14
  • 10

    Opened a lock that we had lost the key to

    Posted 07 July

    brilliant service, would defiantly use again, highly recommend them! nice, polite and explained what he did.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: BH21
  • 10

    Replaced locks of back door, patio doors aligned other doors.

    Posted 27 June

    Reliable and prompt service with a smile! No mess afterwards and carried all parts with him so work was carried out immediately. Thank you!
    Job location: BH2
  • 10

    replacement lock on a sliding exterior door

    Posted 24 June

    What a gem of a guy. prompt, worked so quickly and cleanly, and the result was even better than I was hoping for. Can see why he has such blinding reviews, f*cking faultless! Don't hesitate for a moment.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: BH1

    Response from Goldi-Locksmith Ltd

    Thank you! Loving the true honesty of that review!! Over 20 years working as a self trained locksmith and love my job.

  • 10

    Replacing a broken fitting in door handle

    Posted 17 June

    Friendly & professional. Arrive promptly; carried out the job with efficiency & a lovely pleasant manner.
    Job location: BH12

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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 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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Federation of Small Businesses
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Member since 2012

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