Locksmiths in the United Kingdom

639 locksmiths across the United Kingdom, each compared on how fast they respond, their reviews and credential evidence. Independent evidence, no ads and no paid placement. Add your area below to find someone reliable who can come out now.

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What to check when hiring locksmiths in the United Kingdom

MyTrustedTraders ranks on independent public evidence. No ads, no paid placement. Use these checks alongside the evidence on each profile before you decide who to contact.

  • Get the call-out fee AND the total price agreed in writing before they set off. Emergency locksmith overcharging is a common complaint.
  • Be wary of anyone who insists on drilling the lock straight away: most locks can be picked open, and drilling then selling a replacement is a known upsell.
  • Look for a locksmith approved by the Master Locksmiths Association. The MLA vets and inspects its members, and locksmithing is otherwise unregulated.
  • Confirm they cover your area and can actually come out in your timeframe before anything else.
  • Read recent reviews for reliability and turning up on time, not only the quality of the work.

Which credentials should a locksmith have? See the guide →

How to judge a locksmith

Independent, no-ads guidance. The trade-specific checks that matter most, the warning signs, and what to ask before you hire. Use it alongside each trader’s public evidence above.

Verify before you hire

  • Check whether the locksmith is MLA Approved (Master Locksmiths Association): search locksmiths.co.uk before you call.
  • Look for reviews across at least three independent sources (Google, Checkatrade, TrustATrader): consistent scores across all three is your strongest scam filter.
  • Ask upfront whether they hold public liability insurance; MLA and NGCL members are required to.
  • After a break-in, confirm any replacement lock meets BS 3621 or TS007 3-star standard: your home insurance likely requires it.

Warning signs of a cowboy

  • A very low advertised price (e.g. £49) that rockets to hundreds once they're at your door: the classic bait-and-switch.
  • They immediately say the lock must be drilled; a competent locksmith can open most standard UK cylinders without destroying them.
  • Cash only, no invoice, no paperwork: no paper trail means no comeback if something goes wrong.
  • Reviews only on one source, or a Google Business Profile that doesn't match the address on their website or van.

Questions to ask before you hire

  • What is your full price for this job: call-out, labour and any parts, before you leave?
  • Are you MLA Approved, NGCL certified, or Trading Standards verified, and can you show your card?
  • How long until you can actually be at my door?
  • If you need to replace the lock, which standard will it meet: BS 3621 or TS007 3-star?

Frequently asked questions

How do I choose a trustworthy locksmith?
Compare the public evidence on each profile: how many independent reviews they have and across how many named sources, the rating and how recent it is, any credential evidence, and the company status. A locksmith backed by several named sources is harder to fake than one found in only one place.
Does MyTrustedTraders rank or recommend locksmiths for payment?
No. There are no ads and no paid placement. Locksmiths are ranked only by the strength of independent public evidence. No one can pay to rank higher, add a badge, or change their reviews.
Where do the reviews come from?
They're imported from named public review sources and always shown with the source named. They aren't reviews written on MyTrustedTraders. We cross-check the same business across sources rather than creating new reviews.
What should I check before hiring a locksmith?
Confirm credentials and insurance directly with the locksmith, get a written quote, and run the Cowboy Checker on the business first. MyTrustedTraders helps you shortlist on the evidence. It doesn't replace your own checks before you hire.

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