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Local Locks and Security

9.85/10

Orpington, Kent

Checkatrade member since March 2019
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Services

  • Lock Repair
  • Security Door Locks
  • Lock Fitting
  • Doors Opened / Unlocked
  • Snap Locks
  • Emergency Locksmith Service

Customer Reviews

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9.85 /10

Based on 115 reviews over the past 12 months

Quality of work

9.88

Reliability

9.89

Communication

9.78

What customers are saying

AI-generated from customer reviews over last 24 months

Customers consistently praise this trade for their quick, professional, and efficient service. They are frequently described as friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable, providing clear communication and attending jobs promptly.

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Reviews (436)

  • 10

    Local and professional!

    Posted 5 days ago

    Leo was quick, reliable and professional!! Very kind. Would definitely recommend their service!
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: SE2
  • E F P
    10

    I had lost the back door key so was completely unable to open it

    Posted 15 June

    Harry service was excellent; very professional and knew his stuff and required parts. Highly recommend and I now have a reliable locksmith in my area now
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: RH1
  • Sarah W
    9

    Key was spinning in the lock

    Posted 15 June

    The company responded quickly to my job and attended the next working day to check the lock. It needed replacing and this was done promptly. Thank you Harry.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: RH6
  • Daniel S
    9.67

    Happy to have contracted them.

    Posted 24 May

    Quick, knowledgeable and helpful.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: DA7
  • 10

    Lock change

    Posted 15 May

    Turned up on time, were polite, did the job quickly, Harry and Louie.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: SE13
  • 10

    Highly recommend

    Posted 24 April

    Harry was incredibly helpful and went out especially to find the exact lock we needed. Service was efficient and the job was professional done to a high standard.
    Job location: CR5

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Company Info

Owner

Mr Jim Prentice

Ltd Company

7 years on Checkatrade

VAT Registered

Yes: 382774265

Domestic WorkCommercial WorkFree EstimatesCards AcceptedInsurance Work Undertaken24 Hour Call-out

**NO CARS PLEASE!**


Local Locks and Security is a family run business, serving your local area established over 20 years ago with experience in Domestic and Commercial Locksmithing.


Being a family run business there are no hidden costs or agency fees involved.


About Us:


We provide Emergency Call-Outs 24/7 and also Non-Emergency Service with a 20-minute response time!


Whether you're locked out, moving home, need new locks, had your keys stolen, or require security upgrades - we are here to help.


If you have been burgled, we will have an engineer to your door within 20 minutes to secure or replace your door.


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ALL INSURANCE WORK UNDERTAKEN AND ALL COMMERCIAL DOOR REPAIRS COMPLETED.

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