J E Horner Building Services
Colchester
Checkatrade member since November 2025
Services
- Doors Opened / Unlocked
- Emergency Locksmith Service
- Lock Fitting
- Lock Repair
- Security Door Locks
- Window Lock Fitting
- Window Lock Repair
Customer Reviews
Write a review9.92 /10
Based on 8 reviews over the past 12 months
Quality of work
9.75
Reliability
10
Communication
10
Reviews (40)
- RRuth H
10 Lock change
Posted 27 November
Joe was great! He came over and changed our external locks for our new house. Amazing service and will definitely use his services again in the futureVerified reviewerJob location: CO9Response from J E Horner Building Services
Thank you for your feedback. It was much appreciated.
10 Old front door lock
Posted 19 March
I thought it was the Chubb lock that had jammed but Joe quickly realised it was the door handle spindle that was at fault. Having arrived in really good time and at short notice, he efficiently adjusted and made to fit a new spindle. Perfect. A clean and tidy job and charged a very fair price. I would definitely recommend him and I have put his phone number in my phone should I need him again…or to recommend him. Thanks Joe.Verified reviewerJob location: CO510 Porch door lock
Posted 14 March
Great all round experience. Reliable and punctual and good communicationVerified reviewerJob location: CO1610 Change of locks
Posted 02 March
Joe was amazing! The whole service was quick and professional and I would definitely recommend him to anyone in need . Thanks again JoeVerified reviewerJob location: CM710 Front and back doors were difficult to open and needed fixing
Posted 28 February
So happy to have found Joe. A job that has been bugging us for months we finally decided to sort. Joe was kind, professional and super helpful. A rare find. Fixed the doors there and then and didn't charge ridiculous prices. I really appreciate his honesty and approach. Will be using him more, and recommending him to friends and family in Colchester.Verified reviewerJob location: CO310 Replacement of front door lock
Posted 19 February
My mother in law had her front door lock changed by JE Horner Building Services / Locksmiths, and she said the service was excellent. He arrived on time, and was professional and friendly, completing the job quickly and efficiently. The new lock works perfectly, and the price was fair with no hidden costs. I would highly recommend him to anyone needing a reliable locksmith.Verified reviewerJob location: RM7
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Owner
Mr Joseph Horner
Sole Trader
Member since 2025
VAT Registered
Yes: 247188086
Hi, My name is Joe, we run a family-run business.
I am a time-served qualified carpenter and locksmith with 35 years plus experience within the industry.
We take pride in our friendly approachable service to our customers. Below is a list of works that we carry out:
- Lock changes
- Locks repaired.
- New locks fitted
- Burglary repairs
- Emergency board-ups
- New doors fitted
Competitive quotations for all works prior to being carried out.
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