# 1st Defence Locksmiths Leeds

1st Defence Locksmiths Leeds is a locksmith in Leeds. Rated 5.0/5 from 293 public reviews across 1 review source. This is the MyTrustedTraders public-evidence profile for this trader, with independent reviews, credentials and registry data from named public sources, no ads, and no paid placement.

Trust Score: 61 out of 100 (good record, gaps to check). The score rests on rated 5.0 from 293 reviews.

## About
In Leeds, West Yorkshire.

## Public review evidence (by source)
| Source | Average rating | Reviews |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Checkatrade | 5.0/5 | 293 |

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.

Most recent review: 2 years ago.

## In customers' own words
_Verbatim quotes from this trader's public reviews, each attributed to its source:_
> "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."
> Source: Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "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."
> Source: Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

> "Excellent service and reliability"
> Source: Anonymous (5.0, via Checkatrade)

## Trades
Locksmith

## Areas covered
_Towns and areas this trader lists serving. This is their own stated coverage, so confirm they cover your exact address before you book:_
- Leeds
- West Yorkshire

## What we checked, and when
_What MyTrustedTraders independently checked for this business (verified items only):_
- Review volume: MyTrustedTraders shows 293 public reviews on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Public listing spread: MyTrustedTraders shows 1 public listing for this trader. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Business identity: MyTrustedTraders shows public business identity data with operating status unknown. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)
- Contact phone: MyTrustedTraders shows a public phone contact on this profile. (via MyTrustedTraders public listing)

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## Credentials & sources
- Credentials shown: 0
- Companies House status: Unknown
- Evidence held from: Checkatrade
- Public evidence last checked March 2026

## Before you hire a locksmith
_What to check when choosing this kind of trade (general guidance, not a claim about this business):_
- 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.

## Contact
- Phone: 07427 904993

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