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Local Locks and Security

9.8/10

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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9.8 /10

Based on 126 reviews over the past 12 months

Quality of work

9.84

Reliability

9.87

Communication

9.76

What customers are saying

AI-generated from customer reviews over last 24 months

Customers consistently praise this trade for their fast, efficient, and professional service. They are frequently described as friendly, punctual, and knowledgeable, offering clear communication and helpful advice.

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Reviews (431)

  • 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
  • 10

    10/10 would definitely recommend

    Posted 23 April

    Couldn’t recommend enough, Harry was amazing, arrived quickly and on time, very knowledgeable and gave multiple options to solve the problem I was having. pricing also very reasonable!
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: SE3
  • david r
    10

    Required the lock mechanism to cleaned and a new barrel fitted

    Posted 20 April

    The locksmith was very helpful
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: TN23
  • Sara M
    10

    Replacement lock on front door

    Posted 20 April

    Great service and excellent communication.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: SW16
  • David R
    10

    Replaced two high security level house locks

    Posted 15 April

    Jim was on time, fast and efficient. He quickly identified equivalent locks and had the replacement locks with him. I would definitely use Jim again.
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: RG22
  • 10

    Lock change

    Posted 14 April

    Harry done an amazing job in and out in 20 minutes very professional. Would recommend!
    Verified reviewer
    Job location: SE28

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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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