“Would highly recommend Ben, he was very responsive squeezed us in at short notice and was very thorough in his work. He explained all the steps he was taking and the origin of the problem. The whole experience was transparent and hassle free.”
Public evidence profile · Checked March 2026
1st Defence Locksmiths Leeds
Review quality
No reviews in 12 months
Trust Score
61out of 100
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volume293
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say48.7 of 60
Independent checks8.6 of 30
Track record4 of 10
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- Licences and credentials0 of 10.1
- Ways to reach them8.6 of 10.1
- Reviewed on more than one site0 of 5.1
- Registered company details0 of 3.4
- Photos of their work0 of 0.8
- Industry recognition0 of 0.4
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What customers say
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5.0out of 5
Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade293 reviews · 5.0 avg
Highlights
“New 5 Star Response & Service. Contacted 1st Defence Locksmiths early morning after snapping our only key in our patio door. Came out same day and was very knowledgeable, polite and very professional. Would highly recommend and will most definitely use again for all our locksmith requirements. Thank you Ben, a true local hero.”
“Excellent service and reliability”
Detailed reviews
These are the individual reviews we hold for 1st Defence Locksmiths Leeds, including the highlights above. The 293 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.
Would highly recommend Ben, he was very responsive squeezed us in at short notice and was very thorough in his work. He explained all the steps he was taking and the origin of the problem. The whole experience was transparent and hassle free.
New 5 Star Response & Service. Contacted 1st Defence Locksmiths early morning after snapping our only key in our patio door. Came out same day and was very knowledgeable, polite and very professional. Would highly recommend and will most definitely use again for all our locksmith requirements. Thank you Ben, a true local hero.
Excellent service and reliability
Local context
Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for locksmiths in Leeds
Across 8 locksmiths in Leeds, the typical rating is 5.0 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
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Public evidence last checked March 2026
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In Leeds, West Yorkshire.
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LeedsWest Yorkshire
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Locksmithing isn't government-regulated in the UK, so anyone can trade as one. The Master Locksmiths Association vets, inspects and background-checks its members - a useful extra assurance for this trade.
Find an MLA-approved locksmithGet 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.
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Common questions about 1st Defence Locksmiths Leeds
Is 1st Defence Locksmiths Leeds a legitimate business?
1st Defence Locksmiths Leeds has 293 independent public reviews, rated 5 out of 5. This is independent public evidence gathered from named public sources (no ads, no paid placement), not a guarantee of workmanship. If anything here is out of date, the business can request a correction.
What do customers say about 1st Defence Locksmiths Leeds?
1st Defence Locksmiths Leeds has 293 public reviews, averaging 5 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
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