J E Horner Building Services
Colchester
Checkatrade member since November 2025
Accepts Checkatrade Pay
We guarantee the work for up to £1,000 for 12 months. T&Cs apply
Services
- Doors Opened / Unlocked
- Emergency Locksmith Service
- Lock Fitting
- Lock Repair
- Security Door Locks
- Window Lock Fitting
- Window Lock Repair
Customer Reviews
Write a review9.97 /10
Based on 10 reviews over the past 12 months
Quality of work
9.9
Reliability
10
Communication
10
Reviews (44)
- RRuth H
10 New Door fitting
Posted 20 January
Joe is such a reliable guy. Will be our go to for any works needed in our house in future. Always friendly, responsive and helpful.Verified reviewerJob location: CO9 10 Efficient, reliable and friendly
Posted 17 January
Job location: E11Joe arrived early and was efficient, tidy and friendly in replacing the front door lock then improving the fit of the door into the frame.- KKevin S
9.67 replace broken bathroom window lock
Posted 14 January
great comms and very efficientVerified reviewerJob location: CM8 10 Honest fast and reasonably priced.
Posted 12 January
What an amazing locksmith and so reasonably priced. He turned up and at no time did he try to sell me any new parts just a couple of adjustments that would never of been able to do. I can honestly say I would hesitate to use again.Verified reviewerJob location: CM9Response from J E Horner Building Services
Thank you for your great feedback,much appreciated
- RRuth H
10 Lock change
Posted 27 November 2025
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 2025
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: CO5
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Company Info
Owner
Mr Joseph Horner
Sole Trader
1 years on Checkatrade
VAT Registered
Yes: GB247188086
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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Member since November 2025
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