Lockout 24-7
Braintree, Essex
Checkatrade member since September 2025
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Customer Reviews
Write a review9.86 /10
Based on 8 reviews over the past 12 months
Quality of work
9.71
Reliability
10
Communication
10
Reviews (194)
9.33 Super quick and helpful locksmith
Posted 26 October
James was extremely friendly and helpful, we had multiple locks changed and he managed to fit us in the same day we called up, reasonably priced, highly recommend.Verified reviewerJob location: CO6Response from Lockout 24-7
Thanks for your kind review Alana. Glad I could be of help to you
9 Would recommend
Posted 30 September
James was very professional. He came at the time he said and inspected the work required. It became clear that the job was not a simple fix and in fact required a new door. James did not charge me for his time which was more than fair. I would definitely recommend JamesVerified reviewerJob location: CM6Response from Lockout 24-7
Thanks for your kind review Alexander
10 Happy with the results
Posted 16 September
Job location: CM1James replaced the cylinder of the patio door. He also realigned the door to prevent the problem from happening again in the future. Very pleased with the results.Response from Lockout 24-7
Thanks for your kind review Min. Glad we could be of help!
10 Honest and genuine
Posted 11 September
On time, very personable and most importantly did a great job. I had just moved into my new house and James came and changed all the locks. He didn’t try and sell me stuff, he was honest, straightforward and cleaned up after.Verified reviewerJob location: SS9Response from Lockout 24-7
Thanks for your kind Review Chris. Very much appreciated. Best wishes in your new home 🏠
10 High security lock upgrade
Posted 11 September
I needed all of the locks changed to high security ones at our office, I contacted lockout247 and James was with me within a couple of hours and upgraded all our locks, smashing job, would definitely use againVerified reviewerJob location: CO3Response from Lockout 24-7
Thanks for your kind review Michael. I’m Pleased You are happy with your upgraded security and trust you feel more secure in your home 🏠 now.
10 Lost Key
Posted 11 September
They arrived quickly, were professional, and got the job completed in no time. Super friendly and knowledgeable. I wouldn’t use anyone else!Verified reviewerJob location: CM77Response from Lockout 24-7
Thanks for your kind review Chris. Glad we could help You out today! 👍
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Company Info
Owner
Mr James Hartshorn
Sole Trader
Member since 2025
VAT Registered
No
A small family run business with over 20 years' experience.
We are James and Jack offering a professional friendly and reliable service to all our customers no matter how large or small a job may be.
We provide a locksmith and door repair service to both domestic and commercial clients, you can rest assured we will be able to assist you with anything lock or door related.
We are an independent family-owned locksmith business. (NOT A CALL CENTRE) So when you call, you are talking directly to James or Jack.
Fully qualified locksmiths and not someone reading from a script.
Our pricing is extremely competitive and will be confirmed before any job is undertaken.
We are not V.A.T registered so the price I quote is the price you pay.
Work undertaken includes:
- Specialists in UPVC and composite door repairs.
- Lock fitting, Lock repairing and or Lock replacements.
- Garage door locks
- Emergency door opening with a 20-minute response time.
- For a free no obligation quote calls myself, James or Jack directly on the number stated.
- We do not do cars
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Member since September 2025
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