“Mr. Steve and his apprentice came within the hour” · Which? Trusted Traders, 28 Apr 2026
“Steve Underwood arrived within 20 minutes of my call” · Which? Trusted Traders, 22 Nov 2020
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“Mr. Steve and his apprentice came within the hour” · Which? Trusted Traders, 28 Apr 2026
“Steve Underwood arrived within 20 minutes of my call” · Which? Trusted Traders, 22 Nov 2020
“the job was done efficiently with no damage” · Which? Trusted Traders, 22 Nov 2020
“diagnosed the fault swiftly.” · Which? Trusted Traders, 22 May 2019
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These are the individual reviews we hold for Abbey Gate Locksmiths Ltd, including the highlights above. The 48 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.
Impeccable service from a trustworthy business
There are very few words to express my gratitude after engaging their service! I have reached out for help after being shamefully scammed by one of those pretended locksmiths. Mr. Steve and his apprentice came within the hour and offered all the help I needed to change the locks, fix the door, sort out all the mess the others left behind. I am now feeling safe in my own house thanks to their service! In this situation, what mattered to me was not only the impeccable service they have executed, but also the empathy and advising offered to someone in need. I wholeheartedly recommend reaching out to them if ever in need!
Help with scam locksmith
I contacted Abbey Gate as I had been charged 771 pounds for an emergency locksmith and needed an independent locksmith to provide an alternative quote to proceed with Trading Standards. They were very helpful and provided me with not just a quote but lots of extra information. They are extremely professional and are fairly priced and I so wish I had used them in the first place as I would have saved many hundreds of pounds and they would, I am sure, have done an excellent job.
Safe supply and install
Leaving this review on behalf of my aged parents. Steve Underwood was knowledgeable and extremely helpful when I was supporting my parents in deciding on an appropriate replacement safe. Their costs were very reasonable and my parents described the service they received as ‘delightful’, despite the removal of the old safe being a bit tricky and the house being awkward. My mother asked me to give the company ‘top score for every aspect of the installation’. I can’t thank you enough for your expertise and professionalism.
Help with Scam - Such a helpful company
Contacted Abbey Gate after my father-in-law was charged £720 to access his premises leaving the key in the lock. Abbey Gate were extremely professional providing advice about the invoice we had received and the genuine costs to carry out such work. The company received no direct business from us, but this demonstrates the high customer service and care they offer to customers. Will certainly be using if we need a genuine locksmith again. Thank you Abbey Gate - just wish contact was made before the 'rogue locksmith' was contacted.
5 star experience
Lifesavers! Who puts their key in the postbox with the post box key in it- me. I was so lost and didn't know what to do. I spoke to Perry who came out very quickly, with another lovely gentleman ,and got the keys out quickly. I did not feel judged and the guys were lovely. Would Highly recommend Abbey Gate locksmiths- they will certainly be my choice going forward.
Professional Service
Made one phone call to arrange a time and cost to attend and open a security lock. The work was carried out on time and at the price quoted very pleased with his service and will be happy to recommend to others.
Excellent service
I accidentally locked myself on a Sunday morning and my door key was left inside the front door. Steve Underwood arrived within 20 minutes of my call, he was able to rescue me very quickly by opening my front door. Overall the job was done efficiently with no damage, reasonably priced and with excellent customer service, I would certainly recommend Abbey Gate Locksmiths Ltd and would happily use them again.
Replacement security keys
I needed replacement keys for my security locks. I phoned Steve at Abbey Gate Locksmiths and gave him my details. Steve called me back within 10 mins advising new keys were ready. As I did not have my car that day Steve arranged for delivery of the keys to my location as one of his staff would be near me. From my 1st phone call to problem resolved all under 30 minutes.
Great work and reliable
Excellent response from Steve. Identified problem with UPVC window over telephone and asked for photos. Appointment made, turned up on time, fixed lock with minimal disruption and great good humour. We will be using Steve again for any lock related problems.
Friendly, responsive and professional
Steve was extremely responsive, and happy to come round as soon as needed based on emergency levels. He came with a smile and did the work to a high level.
Replacement conservatory door lock
The lock on my sliding conservatory door fractured. Abbey Gate came promptly as agreed, were extremely helpful and diagnosed the fault swiftly. I was relieved that a new stronger lock was fitted at the same visit and at a very reasonable charge. The whole process was extremely smooth and I remain very impressed with the whole experience. I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Abbey Gate Ltd.
Emergency response
I had accidentally engaged the deadbolt on my front door and had also left the key in the back door lock, so I couldn't get in either way. It was early evening and getting cold. I was stranded outside in my car with no internet access and getting quite desperate. I thought that even if I could get an emergency locksmith number I would have to wait hours for them to come. Then I remembered that a friend had used Abbey Gate last summer and had said good things about the service she received. I got Steve's number and he said he would come out within half an hour (it helped that I don't live far from him, but I probably interrupted his dinner time!). He was on time and quickly gained access by the back door. His callout charge was fair. The relief was immense!
Highly recommend, went the extra mile
Charlie, introduced himself on arrival, very friendly and talked through what he was doing. After he left having cut keys for me, when I went back to the property he was working on I could not get in, completely my fault. I rang the number on invoice and Charlie was on his way to his next job so the director came out to help me get in. I was extremely impressed and very grateful.
My review
Excellent service; prompt response. Have been using Abbey Gate for 10 years; since they began their business. Never had any problems or complaints. Highly recommend.
Prompt, efficient, careful.
Through my own carelessness, I found myself one side of the door, with food, water, medication and clothes, between us stood a hefty solid door with a high security lock, which made me feel very vulnerable. Today my neighbour is having a party. Steve arrived very promptly and weaved/wove his mark and in a remarkably short time, I was on the right side of the door. No damage & low cost.
Prompt and professional
Would certainly use again.
Excellent service.
Steve Underwood came out on a Saturday afternoon very promptly in answer to a panic call when the door handle on our under stairs cupboard stuck. He replaced the lock having opened latch very quickly and efficiently. I would happily use him again.
Very impressed
Accidentally locked out of home, came very quickly and sorted the problem. Very impressed.
My review
Good, efficient job.
Prompt and professional VUG
Very quick response, very pleasant manner, repair handled very promptly. We are very satisfied with all aspects of the service.
Across 6 locksmiths in Reading, 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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Steve Underwood of Abbey Gate Locksmiths has been a locksmith for over 40 years so you can have complete piece of mind that you will be getting a very experienced and fully qualified professional service. Full Master Locksmiths Association accreditation. Enhanced CRB licence. Mobile Locksmiths. 24/7 Emergency Locksmith Service – lock outs, lost keys etc. Lock opening, upgrades & repairs. Locks supplied & fitted including digital, electronic & master keyed suites. UPVC door & window lock & hinge specialist. Replace any locks including BS3621 & BS8621. Key cutting including safe keys. Supply & installation of all types of hydraulic door closers & panic hardware. Safes supplied, opened, repaired, moved & serviced. Supply and installation of grills, bars, gates, shutters, ram raid & parking bollards. Free survey & estimates including wired and wireless burglar alarms & access control Evictions and warrant work undertaken.
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Abbey Gate Locksmiths Ltd has 48 independent public reviews, rated 4.9 out of 5. It is a registered business on Companies House, listed as active, and the public register shows no adverse status (no dissolution, insolvency or strike-off) against it. 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.
Abbey Gate Locksmiths Ltd has 48 public reviews, averaging 4.9 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
Abbey Gate Locksmiths Ltd's 48 public reviews come from a named public review source, and MyTrustedTraders links every one back to where it was published, so you can open the source and read them yourself rather than trusting a single curated page. MyTrustedTraders brings this public evidence together with no ads and no paid placement: we show where every review came from rather than selling rankings, so you can weigh the evidence for yourself.
Abbey Gate Locksmiths Ltd has 5 public reviews dated within the last 12 months. That shows their review history includes recent feedback; it does not prove current availability, so confirm capacity before hiring.
We hold 2 independently sourced credentials for Abbey Gate Locksmiths Ltd, including Master Locksmiths Association, Which? Trusted Trader. Each is attributed to the body that issued it in the credentials section. For example, Master Locksmiths Association is the Master Locksmiths Association: the only UK locksmith body that vets and inspects its members (locksmithing is otherwise unregulated).
Abbey Gate Locksmiths Ltd is a registered business on Companies House (company number 08896062), incorporated 14 Feb 2014, listed as active. This confirms the legal registration of the business, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
They state on their own website that £5 million public liability. This is the business's own statement on their website, not something we have independently checked. Ask to see a current certificate before work starts.
Abbey Gate Locksmiths Ltd lists specialist services including Emergency locksmith service, Access control, Comprehensive locksmith service, Masterkeyed systems, Safes, UPVC lock specialists. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.
They state on their own website that they cover Berkshire, Swindon, Oxford, High Wycombe, Slough. This is the business's own statement on their website, not something we have independently checked. Confirm they cover your postcode before booking.
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