Local Locks and Security
Orpington, Kent
Checkatrade member since March 20195
Services
- Lock Repair
- Security Door Locks
- Lock Fitting
- Doors Opened / Unlocked
- Snap Locks
- Emergency Locksmith Service
Customer Reviews
Write a review9.79 /10
Based on 125 reviews over the past 12 months
Quality of work
9.83
Reliability
9.87
Communication
9.73
What customers are saying
AI-generated from customer reviews over last 24 months
This locksmith is highly praised by customers for their prompt, efficient, and professional service, with many highlighting the great communication. A small number of customers mentioned that a second visit was needed to complete the work.
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Reviews (418)
- CCliff B
10 Top company who are honest and reliable
Posted 2 days ago
Highly recommend company who were really helpful after we another company conned us. We had a back door that needed a new locking mechanism and the owner was helpful and did all he could to mend the door. Help was super fast and happened the day after making contact and a great job done. Thank you also for helping us out with the cist as the mechanism was not cheap.Verified reviewerJob location: ME7 - AAlison G
10 Multiple inside door locks and handles.
Posted 4 days ago
Job location: SO14Excellent service. Good communication throughout the process. Work completed to a high standard. - CCliff B
10 Honest Reliable and Helpful Repair
Posted 20 March
Jim and his son Harry did a really fantastic job when our back door mechanism failed...Jim was fast to help and explained every issue fully to fix the problem. The repair was sorted extremely quickly and work undertaken next day by Harry who was fantastic. We fully recommend this company and they will be our first port of call if needed.We will also recommended them to all our friends and family too. Thank you so much...5* company !!!!!Verified reviewerJob location: ME7 - JJay G
10 Excellent communicator
Posted 20 March
Jim was really great and patient with my questions, which was important for me to get the right solution for a retro-fit smart lock. I'll be going straight to Jim next time I have a lock issue.Verified reviewerJob location: SE20 9.67 Quick and efficient
Posted 17 March
Job location: SL6Jim was able to attend the next day and was able to change my lock very quickly and efficiently. Very nice man - would highly recommend him.- LLisa P
10 Highly recommend! Will use again.
Posted 13 March
Came within the day, even though it wasn't highlighted as an urgent job. Much appreciated! Great communication. Quote reasonable. Highly recommend.Verified reviewerJob location: SL4
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Company Info
Owner
Mr Jim Prentice
Ltd Company
7 years on Checkatrade
VAT Registered
Yes: 382774265
**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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